If you’re new here, welcome! We suggest you start with ⁠⁠⁠Episode 1⁠⁠ ⁠to upskill and build your phonics knowledge.

In this first 'debrief' episode of Prepping Parents, host Danielle discuss the essential components of early reading support for children. She reviews key concepts such as phonological awareness, graphemes, phonemes, and orthographic mapping, providing practical activities for parents to engage with their children in developing reading skills. The episode emphasizes the importance of recognizing sounds, manipulating them, and associating them with letters, all while keeping the learning process enjoyable and pressure-free.

Takeaways

• ​Children need to be able to hear and recognize sounds.
• ​Keep it playful, keep it pressure free.

Key Definitions

• ​Phonological awareness - the umbrella term for being able to recognise and manipulate the sounds of spoken words and differing levels
• ​Phonemic awareness - matching the written symbol for sounds (letters/graphemes) with their sound (phonemes)
• ​Orthographic mapping is how we store the sounds and words in our brain.

Need some pre-written notes to remember all these big terms? We've found this PDF online which may be helpful!

The Victorian Government's Phonics Plus program also has some flash cards and tiles available for free download. These will also be helpful for later episodes.

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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.

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 delve into essential concepts of early reading, focusing on CVC words, Multisensory Structured Language (MSL), and phonemic awareness. They discuss the importance of understanding how children learn to read, the role of orthographic mapping in literacy, and practical strategies for parents to support their children's reading development at home. The conversation emphasizes the complexity of reading fluency and reassures parents that they are not alone in navigating these challenges.

Takeaways

• Early reading concepts are crucial for literacy development.
• CVC words are foundational in teaching reading.
• Multisensory Structured Language (MSL) is an effective teaching approach.
• Phonemic awareness is essential for reading success.
• Parents can support reading at home with specific strategies.
• Orthographic mapping is the process of how children connect sounds and letters.
• Reading fluency develops through practice and understanding.
• It's important to build strong foundational skills before advancing.
• Parents should not feel overwhelmed by educational jargon.
• Seeking help from educators is key when children struggle with reading.

Needing more information to feel prepped? New episodes coming every Wednesday! You've got this!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.

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 foundational elements of early reading, focusing on CVC words and letter sounds. She emphasizes the importance of phonemic awareness and provides practical tips for parents to support their children's reading development. The conversation covers engaging with decodable texts, connecting reading to real-world experiences, and the significance of systematic and multi-sensory instruction in literacy education.

Takeaways

• The foundation of early reading is crucial for children's literacy development.
• CVC words are essential for teaching phonics and decoding skills.
• Phonemic awareness helps children blend sounds to form words.
• Recognizing letters as symbols is a key step in reading.
• Orthographic mapping aids in storing words in long-term memory.
• Engaging with decodable texts enhances reading skills.
• Connecting reading to real-world experiences makes learning fun.
• Systematic and multi-sensory instruction is the most effective approach.
• Parents can use everyday moments to reinforce reading skills.
• Teaching letter sounds in a clear order supports effective learning.

You've got this!

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.

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 significance of phonics and phonemic awareness in early literacy development. She emphasizes the importance of clear sounds for blending and provides hands-on activities and engaging games that parents can use to support their children's learning at home. The conversation highlights the role of parents in laying a strong foundation for their children's reading skills without overwhelming them with formal lessons.

Takeaways

• Phonics is crucial for early literacy development.
• Clear sounds are essential for blending words later on.
• Parents should engage in hands-on activities to support learning.
• Using playful methods makes learning enjoyable for children.

• Building a strong foundation in phonics prepares children for school.
• Encouragement and support from parents boost children's confidence.

You've got this!

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 very first episode of Prepping Parents, host Danielle discusses the importance of phonics in helping children learn to read. She shares her journey as a parent and educator, emphasizing the need for parents to feel confident in supporting their children's reading development. The podcast aims to provide practical tools and strategies for parents to assist their children in decoding and encoding words, making reading a more accessible and enjoyable experience for both parents and children.

Takeaways

• The podcast aims to help parents support their child's reading journey.
• Phonics is crucial for understanding how letters correspond to sounds.
• Explicit phonics instruction is effective for teaching reading.
• Parents often feel unprepared to assist their children with reading.
• Decoding and encoding are essential skills in reading development.
• The podcast will provide practical strategies for parents.
• Understanding phonics can improve spelling and reading skills.
• Parents can learn alongside their children through this podcast.
• The importance of breaking down complex words into sounds.
• Creating a supportive reading environment at home is key.

Key Definitions

• phonics - a way of learning to read and spell by matching letters to sounds
• decoding - essentially reading - breaking down the word into phonemes to be able to sound it out and read the word
• encoding - the reverse of decoding - essentially spelling - hearing the sound and writing down the corresponding grapheme/s
• grapheme - the letters/combination of letters used to represent our spoken language
• phonemes - the sound that matches the letters (grapheme)

You've got this!

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.