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In this episode of Prepping Parents, Danielle and Jess discuss the different ways to write down the long u sound. The girls discuss how it is a tricky sound to spell as there are two sound “you” and “oo” that often get mixed up. They discuss games and engaging ways to revise school taught concepts with your children at home. A little reminder: This podcast is for informational and general discussi...

In this episode of Prepping Parents, Danielle and Jess discuss the different ways to write down the long o sound… think oh go home etc. They discuss games and engaging ways to revise school taught concepts with your children at home. A little reminder: This podcast is for informational and general discussion purposes only. We are not trained speech or literacy pathologists, and this isn’t educatio...

In this episode of Prepping Parents, Danielle and Jess discuss the different ways to write down the long i sound… think biiiike, brighhhht etc. They discuss games and engaging ways to revise school taught concepts with your children at home. Sorry for the late upload- better late than never! A little reminder: This podcast is for informational and general discussion purposes only. We are not train...

In this episode of Prepping Parents, Jess is flying solo and uses the opportunity to share a bit more about MSL - Multi-Sensory Structured Language. She discusses what it is, who it can benefit and what is involved in becoming an MSL educator. A little reminder: This podcast is for informational and general discussion purposes only. We are not trained speech or literacy pathologists, and this isn’...

In this episode of Prepping Parents, Danielle continues the latest 'mini-series' exploring how we can write down the same sound in multiple ways depending on the word. In this episode, we focus on the long 'e' sound, think tree and tea. No wonder encoding is such a tricky skill! A little reminder: This podcast is for informational and general discussion purposes only. We are not tr...

In this episode of Prepping Parents, Danielle starts a new 'mini series' exploring how we can spell one 'sound' multiple different ways depending on the word's history, origins and families. She uses multiple examples to explore the sound 'a', the one that we use in cake, rain and play. She provides practical stories and tips for helping your child 'encode' word...

In this episode, Danielle shows how to apply the phonetic code Prepping Parents have covered to date by 'decoding' the words 'table', 'biscuit' and 'vacuum'. She explains the history of the words and how we apply code to assist with understanding the spelling of words. You've got this! A little reminder: This podcast is for informational and general discussion purposes only. We are not trained spe...

In this episode of Prepping Parents, Danielle discusses the FLOSZ rule, also known as the one, one, one rule, which is crucial for spelling. She explains how this rule applies to one-syllable words with a short vowel followed by the letters F, L, S, or Z, and provides engaging home activities to help children practice this rule. Additionally, she addresses exceptions to the rule and emphasizes the...

In this episode of Prepping Parents, Danielle reviews the previous mini-series on heart words, prefixes and suffixes. She explores key ideas and information regarding the history and etymology of words and considers how parents could help support their child's learning at home. You've got this! A little reminder: This podcast is for informational and general discussion purposes only. We are not tr...

In this episode of Prepping Parents, Danielle discusses the significance of prefixes and suffixes in early reading and spelling. She explains how these elements not only change the meaning of words but also their pronunciation. The conversation covers the importance of understanding plural forms and past tense suffixes, providing practical tips for parents to support their children's literacy jour...

In this episode of Prepping Parents, host Danielle discussesthe importance of understanding heart words in literacy, focusing on the words 'oh', 'people', and 'children'. She explains the historical context and phonetic challenges of these words, providing insights for parents to support their children's learning at home. The conversation emphasizes the evolution of lan...

In this episode of Prepping Parents, Danielle delves intothe complexities of heart words, focusing on four tricky words: 'to', 'do', 'were', and 'because'. She explains the etymology behind these words, highlighting their irregularities and the historical context that shapes theircurrent spelling and pronunciation. The discussion emphasizes the importance of underst...

In this episode of Prepping Parents, Danielle, a teacher andparent, discusses the concept of heart words, which are high-frequency words that children encounter frequently in early reading. Joined by her five-year-old son, they explore four tricky words: 'down', 'little', 'all', and 'here'. The conversation emphasizes phonics, the importance of understanding sounds,...

In this episode of Prepping Parents, Danielle discusses thesignificance of prefixes and suffixes in early reading and spelling. She explains how these elements not only change the meaning of words but also their pronunciation. The conversation covers the importance of understanding pluralforms and past tense suffixes, providing practical tips for parents to support their children's literacy jo...

In this episode of Prepping Parents, Danielle and Jess answer questions asked by the listener community. They explore listener queries about building reading skills, levelled readers and more. Comment or contact us through @PreppingParentsPodcast on Instagram to have your question and answered in the next community questions episode! You've got this! A little reminder: This podcast is for informat...

In this episode of Prepping Parents, Danielle discusses thecomplexities of the English language, specifically focusing on the sounds represented by the letters C and K. She explains the rules for using these letters based on the vowels that follow them, the use of the digraph CK, and the exceptions to these rules. You've got this! A little reminder: This podcast is for informational and genera...

In this episode of Prepping Parents, Danielle and Jess discuss the importance of accuracy, rate and fluency for readers. They share creative and playful strategies for engaging children in reading. Through personal anecdotes and practical tips, Danielle and Ness encourages parents to make learning fun and meaningful, ultimately supporting their child's literacy journey. Takeaways - Rate, fluency a...

If you’re new here, welcome! We suggest you start with ⁠⁠ Episode 1 ⁠⁠ to upskill and build your phonics knowledge. In this episode of Prepping Parents, Danielle discusses the importance of heart words and high frequency words in children's reading development. She shares creative and playful strategies for engaging children in learning these words, emphasizing the integration of educational activ...

If you’re new here, welcome! We suggest you start with ⁠⁠⁠ Episode 1 ⁠⁠⁠ to upskill and build your phonics knowledge. In this episode of Prepping Parents, Danielle wraps up the heart words mini-series by discussing several high-frequency words, their pronunciations, and the phonetic rules that govern them. The conversation emphasises the importance of understanding open syllables, the origins of c...

If you’re new here, welcome! We suggest you start with ⁠⁠⁠ Episode 1 ⁠⁠⁠ to upskill and build your phonics knowledge. In this episode of Prepping Parents, Danielle explores the quirky spelling of certain English words, particularly focusing on the phenomenon of 'scribal O' where the letter O makes the 'uh' sound typically associated with U. She delves into the historical context of this spelling c...

If you’re new here, welcome! We suggest you start with ⁠⁠⁠ Episode 1 ⁠⁠⁠ to upskill and build your phonics knowledge. In this episode of Prepping Parents, host Danielle discusses the concept of heart words, focusing on the words 'you', 'your', and 'of'. She explains the importance of understanding the etymology of these words to help children decode and spell them correctly. The conversation inclu...

Sorry about the crackly audio! Microphone glitch this episode! If you’re new here, welcome! We suggest you start with ⁠⁠⁠ Episode 1 ⁠⁠⁠ to upskill and build your phonics knowledge. In this episode of Prepping Parents, host Danielle discusses how parents can support their children's reading journey at home. She emphasises the importance of understanding word patterns and decoding rules, using speci...

In this episode of Prepping Parents, host Danielle discusses the importance of building a strong and wide vocabulary in children. Through personal anecdotes and reflection she considers how reading and focus on language in her own children’s early years has led to the expansion of their vocabulary and ability to comprehend texts. Takeaways: - Daily reading or listening to audiobooks helps increase...

In this episode of Prepping Parents, host Danielle discusses the Science of Reading and how decades of research has helped educators understand that an explicit, systematic, synthetic approach is the best way to teach a child to read. Danielle discusses ‘comprehension’ and why the goal of reading is not only being able to decode words, but actually make meaning of the text. Takeaways: - The Scienc...

If you’re new here, welcome! We suggest you start with ⁠⁠⁠⁠ Episode 1 ⁠⁠⁠⁠ to upskill and build your phonics knowledge. In this episode of Prepping Parents, hosts Danielle and Jess discuss what to look for when touring primary schools. Takeaways: It's all about getting a feel for the school It can be hard to tick all boxes but it's important to make sure the school aligns with your family's values...