Prepping Parents is your go-to podcast for supporting your child’s early reading at home. I’m Danielle — teacher, author, and parent, joined often by Jess, a teacher, parent and MSL expert. Together, we break down phonics and the science of reading into short, practical, 10-minute episodes. This is not a course to teach your child to read. It’s just parents who love phonics and want to upskill others! Whether you’re driving home from work or juggling daily life, you’ll get simple tools and tips to help you confidently support what your child is learning at school. You’ve got this!
S1, Ep 46: The many ways to write down the “u” sound
In this episode of Prepping Parents, Danielle and Jess discuss the different ways to write down the long u sound. The girls discuss how it is a tricky sound to spell as there are two sound “you” and “oo” that often get mixed up. They discuss games and engaging ways to revise school taught concepts with your children at home.
A little reminder: This podcast is for informational and general discussion purposes only. We are not trained speech or literacy pathologists, and this isn’t educational advice for your child. We’re just parents sharing what’s worked for us. Always consult your child’s teacher or specialist for tailored guidance and advice.
25 Nov 2025
S1, Ep 45: What do the words boat, home and toe have in common?
In this episode of Prepping Parents, Danielle and Jess discuss the different ways to write down the long o sound… think oh go home etc. They discuss games and engaging ways to revise school taught concepts with your children at home.
A little reminder: This podcast is for informational and general discussion purposes only. We are not trained speech or literacy pathologists, and this isn’t educational advice for your child. We’re just parents sharing what’s worked for us. Always consult your child’s teacher or specialist for tailored guidance and advice.
20 Nov 2025
S1, Ep 44: What do like, bright and pie have in common?
In this episode of Prepping Parents, Danielle and Jess discuss the different ways to write down the long i sound… think biiiike, brighhhht etc. They discuss games and engaging ways to revise school taught concepts with your children at home.
Sorry for the late upload- better late than never!
A little reminder: This podcast is for informational and general discussion purposes only. We are not trained speech or literacy pathologists, and this isn’t educational advice for your child. We’re just parents sharing what’s worked for us. Always consult your child’s teacher or specialist for tailored guidance and advice.
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