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A positive relationship exists between sensitivity to rhythm and progress in reading.

Why Trying Harder Isn’t Enough — How Rhythm Strengthens Reading Fluency

Dr Marion Long

Published on: 07/12/2025

Discover why effort alone doesn't solve reading difficulties. Learn how rhythm strengthens phonemic awareness, reading fluency and executive functions to help struggling readers thrive.

Executive Functions

How rhythm defines

phonemic awareness

“It’s only an hour that they have with you over the time that you come in over the six weeks and for it to be able to make, for a lot of them, up to a year’s difference in their reading ability is quite amazing really.” Year 3 teacher

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