Reading focus strategy card

Short strategies for staying focused during reading tasks.

IndividualsPrompt card2–3 minutes

Who this is for

Individuals looking for practical, educational support.

DyslexiaADHDreadingfocus

How to use

  • Choose one strategy and try it for one page.
  • Swap strategies if attention dips.

Try one of these

  • □ Use a ruler or guide
  • □ Read aloud in short chunks
  • □ Set a 5‑minute timer
  • □ Take a 1‑minute break

Reflection

The strategy that helped most today: _______________________.

Related resources

Trust & evidence

Educational resource — not medical advice.

Citations

Sources are copy‑only for transparency — external links are not clickable.

  • World Health Organization: Mental health and wellbeing

    https://www.who.int/teams/mental-health-and-substance-use

  • UNICEF: Supporting mental health and wellbeing

    https://www.unicef.org/mental-health

  • British Dyslexia Association: Classroom strategies

    https://www.bdadyslexia.org.uk/advice/educators/classroom-strategies

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Last reviewed

16 Jan 2026

Next review due

15 Jul 2026

Updated

16 Jan 2026

Evidence & sources

4 sources · tiers A, B

Update history
  • 16 Jan 2026contentInitial printable published and reviewed.

Educational information only — not medical advice. Read the disclaimer.

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