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

Beyond phonics: Why rhythm may be the missing piece in reading development

Dr Marion Long

Published on: 22/03/2026

Some children receive strong phonics teaching but still don’t read fluently. Research shows the missing link may be in auditory processing. Discover how rhythm-based intervention builds the bridge to fluency.

Phonemic Awareness

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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