"Here's what most people miss about teaching time: the ultimate goal isn't reading a clock face – it's developing time intelligence for real life. Children need to instantly recognize that 30 minutes looks the same whether it's 2:15 to 2:45, 5:35 to 6:05, or 11:20 to 11:50. When children have to count by fives around the clock face every time they encounter time, they're using enormous mental energy on the basic skill – leaving little cognitive capacity for the actual time ma

Reading fluency is more than speed—it's the bridge between decoding and understanding. For SEN children, measuring fluency helps us celebrate small victories, identify challenges, and create targeted interventions. Every child's reading journey is unique, and regular assessments support each step with data-driven compassion.