School Shorts
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School Shorts is a education podcast hosted by Melissa Chan-Green. It has 62 episodes, with the latest published April 2026.
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 help your child thrive! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
education ·en ·62 episodes
The birth date disadvantage; new survey with Jo Knox
Reading Progress: Too Fast or Too Slow? with Louise Payne
When the Support You Need Doesn't Exist: Karina McHardy on Autism, ASD
Kids Need to Do THIS Before They Start School: with Kelly Seaburg and Lucy Naylor
Online Schools? How Crimson Global Education is Disrupting the Traditional Model
How to Help Struggling Writers with 'The Writing Teacher' Helen Walls
Cambridge Exams: An Explainer for Parents
The Tattooed Skateboarding Principal; Hamish Brewer
AI in School, How it's Being Used in Class with Bex Rose
Top 10 School Safety Tips from a Police Officer
More than Phonics: Fluency and Comprehension with Natalie Wexler
Was it a Miracle? The Reading Revolution in Mississippi with Kymyona Burk
Risky Play and Why it Matters with Gill Connell
Family Adventures Unplugged with Roam's Renata Wiles
Holiday Play Ideas for Reading Practice with the 'Sound Slam Mums'
Mental and Physical Health for Children: The HIGHLIGHTS from 2025
Best Reading and Writing Advice from 2025; The Highlights!
AI in Education ft Michael Johnston
Get Wise! Teaching Kids About Money
Numicon: Simple Steps to Loving MATHS ft Catherine Huxford
Managing Tech: Tips from Psychologist Dr Emma Woodward
"Our kids and teens are not really OK": Outward Bound CEO Malindi Maclean
Girl Boss: What inspiring young women want YOU to know
Support for ADHD in school and the workplace: ADHD Coach Jenny Turner
Sex and Relationships Education with Jo Robertson
Dyslexia: A Father and Son's story of the power of dyslexic thinking ft Arvid and Mattias Eriksen
Raising Confident Speakers with Ashleigh Gulliver
Dyslexia: How to Identify Challenges and Support Your Child ft Carla McNeil and Casey Simson
Is Your Child Twice Exceptional? Rhonda Filmer on 2E
BONUS: Daylight Savings Sleep Tips with Victoria Newport
Independent Schools: What does that really mean? with Guy Pascoe
Critical Skills for Spelling: Literacy Expert Lorraine Hammond
The Pre-School Secret to Success: Oral Language with Elaine Reese
World-Leading Neuroscientist: How 'Executive Function' Helps Us Plan and Achieve Goals
Best Birth Month for Academic Success, Dr Jo Knox
Gill Connell: Midlines (PMP part 2)
Managing Device Time: A live recording with Spark NZ and Parenting Place
Cecilia Robinson: Setting Healthy Standards for our Girls
Dyscalculia: The Misunderstood Struggle With Maths - Esther White
Jase Williams: Helping Kids Navigate Big Emotions
The ESSENTIAL guide to teach READING with teachers Sam Allis & Jude Tabuteau
Jackie Riach: Top Parenting Challenges with a Psychologist
Gina Urlich: Food Labels and Early Years Nutrition
Motat's Julie Baker: School Holiday Fun with STEM
Simon Brown: Setting Your Kids Up to be Good with Money
Helen Walls: Handwriting - the Old School Learning Hack!
Felicity Powell: Education saved my life! Tips from a Survivor
Sir John Kirwan: Talking to your kids about Mental Health
Pam Snow: "Stop Blaming Parents" for Reading Challenges
Barbara Oakley: ADHD, Focus and How to Beat Procrastination
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