
School Shorts is the podcast for busy parents who want to help their children succeed in school.
Hosted by Melissa Chan-Green, a journalist and mum of two, this show covers practical tips on reading, writing, spelling, and maths for preschool and early school years.
Learn about structured literacy, phonics, and foundational maths skills like counting, patterns, and sequences, plus how to support... more
| Publishes | Weekly | Episodes | 78 | Founded | a year ago |
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| Number of Listeners | Categories | EducationKids & FamilyEducation for Kids | |||

People often split camps between those who believe in play based learning and those who believe in structured literacy ..but what if they are not mutually exclusive and you can actually teach with both?
We talk with an early childhood centre leader ... more
Marianne Brown, a literacy expert with 30 years of experience, talks about a lightbulb moment when a struggling reader helped her discover the playground tip that helps with reading. Using the analogy of a slide, Marianne helped the little girl go fr... more
If your child has ever needed learning support or additional education needs you might be familiar with the terms SENCO and LSC, but for many families this is unfamiliar jargon for very important roles within a school. In this episode, Lizzie Bayliss... more
How to set confident, compassionate boundaries that actually deepen your connection with children and don't negatively impact your relationship. Obstetric social worker and renowned Parent Educator Gen Muir is the author of Why Kids Need Boundaries. ... more
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Practical, parent-focused insights on how young children learn to read, write, and do math at home and in early schooling. Episodes frequently feature educators, researchers, and practitioners who translate literacy, numeracy, and early learning science into actionable tips for families—covering structured literacy, phonics, foundational maths skills, early language, and social-emotional development. Noteworthy is the emphasis on real-world home practices, collaboration between families and schools, and thoughtful caution against rushing into formal skills before readiness. A strong point is the approachable, quick-hitting format aimed at busy parents seeking clear, immediately applicable guidance.
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School Shorts launched a year ago and published 78 episodes to date. You can find more information about this podcast including rankings, audience demographics and engagement in our podcast database.
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Recent guests on School Shorts include:
1. Marianne Brown
2. Harry Scott
3. Blair Dravitski
4. Ande Ford
5. Carolynne Masson
6. Tammi Harris
7. Mohan Nair
8. Nancy Young
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