Prepping Parents | Literacy Support for Families29 Jul 2025

S1, Ep 25: What have we learnt so far?! Cracking the Code!

Sorry about the crackly audio! Microphone glitch this episode!

If you’re new here, welcome! We suggest you start with ⁠⁠⁠Episode 1⁠⁠⁠ to upskill and build your phonics knowledge.

In this episode of Prepping Parents, host Danielle discusses how parents can support their children's reading journey at home. She emphasises the importance of understanding word patterns and decoding rules, using specific examples to illustrate how to approach reading and writing exercises with children. The episode serves as a review of key concepts and encourages parents to engage with their children's literacy development actively.

Takeaways:

It's helpful to have a pause episode to review patterns and rules.
Encourage free writing exercises to enhance literacy skills.
Understanding word patterns can aid in decoding unfamiliar words.
The letter 'E' can change the pronunciation of words significantly.
When an 'A' follows a 'W', it often makes an 'O' sound.
The letter 'Y' can represent vowel sounds in certain contexts.
Identifying syllables can help with word pronunciation.
Regular review of words can reinforce learning for both parents and children.
Engaging with everyday reading can help children with their literacy.

A little reminder: This podcast is for informational andgeneral 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 orspecialist for tailored guidance and advice.

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