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

Rhythm and Reading: Strengthening Executive Functions and Fluency in Every Classroom

Dr Marion Long

Published on: 13/10/2025

Discover how rhythm strengthens reading fluency, executive functions, and phonemic awareness. Learn why rhythm-based CPD helps teachers support inclusion and confidence through previously researched professional learning.

Reading Fluency

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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