School Shorts

• Gemma McCaw: On Reading, The Danger of Online Bullying & Social Media for Kids

  Helping kids to decode the sounds within words is one part of reading practice - the other important part is to read a wide variety of books with them to extend their vocabulary and understanding of words. In this episode we speak with Gemma McCaw. Many might know her for her achievements with the Black Sticks, but she is also a passionate advocate for reading. She talks about her approach to screens and social media - and how her own approach was shaped by her personal experience of online bullying. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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• Dan Ford: Surprising Advice about Sleep-Ins from a Sleep Psychologist

  To mark World Sleep Day, Sleep Psychologist Dan Ford joins us from the Better Sleep Clinic. He explains the link between sleep and healthy brain development for our young learners. Just how much should they be getting each night? What surfaces are best to sleep on? and the impact of sleep-ins. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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• Dr Carolyn Strom: How to build a 'reading brain'

  Reading has to be TAUGHT, it's not caught. In this episode, Dr Carolyn Strom explains the importance of building a 'reading brain', and the various areas of the brain that work together to make that happen. The conversation also covers the optimal age for teaching reading, the role of phonemic awareness, and great advice for introducing the foundations for learning to read and write in ways that are fun and interactive. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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• Carla McNeil and Liz Kane: What Parents Need to Know About Changes to Reading and Writing in Schools

  Carla and Liz provide practical tips for parents to support their child’s reading and writing journey. They explain the changes happening in classrooms around the world and the positive impact on teachers and students, while acknowledging the challenges of implementing these changes in schools. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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• School Shorts with Melissa Chan-Green.

  Allow me to introduce School Shorts! It's so lovely to have you here. As a journalist and mum just trying to do the best I can to help my kids read, write and learn - I would love to connect with a community of likeminded families who are on the education journey too. Please subscribe and join me for helpful advice and fun amid the family juggle. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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