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.

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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 educational advice for your child. We’re just parents sharing what’s worked for us. Always consult your child’s teacher or specialist for tailored guidance and advice.

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!

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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.

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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!

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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' words.

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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.

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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 importance of understanding these nuances in spelling.

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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.

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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 journey at home. The episode emphasizes the role of prefixes and suffixes as meaning makers and encourages parents to engage with their children in learning activities.

Phonics Plus Tiles: https://arc.educationapps.vic.gov.au/learning/resource/79489/phonics-plus-affix-tiles

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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 educational advice for your child. We’re just parents sharing what’s worked for us. Always consult your child’s teacher or specialist for tailored guidance and advice.