School Shorts
By Melissa Chan-Green
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Episodes: 28
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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.
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Gill Connell: Midlines (PMP part 2)
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Aug 17, 2025 |
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Managing Device Time: A live recording with Spark NZ and Parenting Place
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Aug 14, 2025 |
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Cecilia Robinson: Setting Healthy Standards for our Girls
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Aug 10, 2025 |
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Dyscalculia: The Misunderstood Struggle With Maths - Esther White
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Aug 03, 2025 |
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Jase Williams: Helping Kids Navigate Big Emotions
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Jul 27, 2025 |
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The ESSENTIAL guide to teach READING with teachers Sam Allis & Jude Tabuteau
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Jul 20, 2025 |
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Jackie Riach: Top Parenting Challenges with a Psychologist
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Jul 13, 2025 |
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Gina Urlich: Food Labels and Early Years Nutrition
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Jul 06, 2025 |
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Motat's Julie Baker: School Holiday Fun with STEM
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Jun 29, 2025 |
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Simon Brown: Setting Your Kids Up to be Good with Money
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Jun 22, 2025 |
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Helen Walls: Handwriting - the Old School Learning Hack!
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Jun 15, 2025 |
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Felicity Powell: Education saved my life! Tips from a Survivor
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Jun 08, 2025 |
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Sir John Kirwan: Talking to your kids about Mental Health
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Jun 01, 2025 |
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Pam Snow: "Stop Blaming Parents" for Reading Challenges
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May 25, 2025 |
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Barbara Oakley: ADHD, Focus and How to Beat Procrastination
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May 18, 2025 |
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Two Attempted Abductions at Schools: Senior Constable Bryan Ward Responds
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May 11, 2025 |
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Erica Stanford: New Parent Information Tool
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May 04, 2025 |
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Toni Street SURPRISES NZ’s ‘Coolest Principal’ After Retirement Announcement - Bruce Cunningham
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Apr 27, 2025 |
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Grant Schofeld: The Processed Food & Mental Health Crisis Facing Children
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Apr 20, 2025 |
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Gill Connell: The Power of PMP in Early Education (part one)
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Apr 13, 2025 |
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Nathaniel Swain: Study tips to combat the 'forgetting curve'
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Apr 06, 2025 |
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Prof James Chapman on Feedback: False Praise Doesn't Work
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Mar 30, 2025 |
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Daniel Ansari: The Danger of ‘Maths Anxiety’ for Kids - Neuroscience Expert
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Mar 23, 2025 |
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Gemma McCaw: On Reading, The Danger of Online Bullying & Social Media for Kids
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Mar 16, 2025 |
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Dan Ford: Surprising Advice about Sleep-Ins from a Sleep Psychologist
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Mar 13, 2025 |
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Dr Carolyn Strom: How to build a 'reading brain'
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Mar 09, 2025 |
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Carla McNeil and Liz Kane: What Parents Need to Know About Changes to Reading and Writing in Schools
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Mar 02, 2025 |
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School Shorts with Melissa Chan-Green.
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Feb 27, 2025 |