Prepping Parents | Literacy Support for Families6 Aug 2025

S1, Ep 28: Even More Heart Words

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, Danielle wraps up the heart words mini-series by discussing several high-frequency words, their pronunciations, and the phonetic rules that govern them. The conversation emphasises the importance of understanding open syllables, the origins of certain pronouns, and the complexities of English sounds, including voiced and unvoiced consonants. The episode aims to equip parents with the knowledge to support their children's learning effectively.

Takeaways:

Parents can confidently support their children's learning at home.

Understanding heart words helps in decoding English pronunciation.
Open syllables allow vowels to say their long sounds.
The word 'they' has Norse origins, showcasing language evolution.
Voiced and unvoiced consonants play a crucial role in pronunciation.
Trigraphs are sounds made by three letters.
High-frequency words often have phonetic rules behind them.
Knowledge of phonics can illuminate children's reading challenges.
Exceptions in language rules are common and should be embraced.
Parents are encouraged to engage with their children's learning process.

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 or specialist for tailored guidance and advice.

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