Reading focus strategy card
Short strategies for staying focused during reading tasks.
Who this is for
Individuals looking for practical, educational support.
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
International Dyslexia Association: Structured literacy
https://dyslexiaida.org/structured-literacy/
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.