School Shorts
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 your child’s learning at home. Quick, easy, and packed with helpful advice—School Shorts is here to h...
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Episodes (142)
Felicity Powell: Education saved my life! Tips from a Survivor
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Sir John Kirwan: Talking to your kids about Mental Health
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Pam Snow: "Stop Blaming Parents" for Reading Challenges
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Barbara Oakley: ADHD, Focus and How to Beat Procrastination
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Two Attempted Abductions at Schools: Senior Constable Bryan Ward Responds
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Erica Stanford: New Parent Information Tool
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Toni Street SURPRISES NZ’s ‘Coolest Principal’ After Retirement Announcement - B...
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Grant Schofeld: The Processed Food & Mental Health Crisis Facing Children
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Gill Connell: The Power of PMP in Early Education (part one)
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Nathaniel Swain: Study tips to combat the 'forgetting curve'
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Prof James Chapman on Feedback: False Praise Doesn't Work
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Daniel Ansari: The Danger of ‘Maths Anxiety’ for Kids - Neuroscience Expert
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Gemma McCaw: On Reading, The Danger of Online Bullying & Social Media for Kids
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Dan Ford: Surprising Advice about Sleep-Ins from a Sleep Psychologist
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Dr Carolyn Strom: How to build a 'reading brain'
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Carla McNeil and Liz Kane: What Parents Need to Know About Changes to Reading an...
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School Shorts with Melissa Chan-Green.
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