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School Shorts

School Shorts

By: Melissa Chan-Green
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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!

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Episodes
  • Best Reading and Writing Advice from 2025; The Highlights!

    Best Reading and Writing Advice from 2025; The Highlights!
    Dec 21 2025

    In this special episode of "School Shorts," I look back on a year of conversations with some of the most influential people in education across New Zealand, Australia, the U.S and U.K.

    This is a wrap of some of the key highlights of advice for helping children with reading and writing. It looks at educational reform, the opportunities and challenges that presents and the role of parents to support their kids at home.

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    35 mins
  • AI in Education ft Michael Johnston

    AI in Education ft Michael Johnston
    Dec 14 2025
    The fascinating world of AI in education with Michael Johnston who has authored a report titled Opportunities and Risks of Generative Artificial Intelligence. Michael shares some thoughts about how relying too much on tech, like calculators or Google Maps, can undercut foundational skills. We also chat about the social impacts of AI, especially on young people, and the importance of teaching critical thinking in schools.

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    25 mins
  • Get Wise! Teaching Kids About Money

    Get Wise! Teaching Kids About Money
    Dec 7 2025

    How kids are being introduced to the world of financial literacy with the help of ASB's GetWise program. Joined by guests Hamish Russell and Lucinda Howarth, the discussion delves into the importance of teaching financial skills to young students. We talk about the Big Little GetWise show featuring Captain Cash-tastic, a superhero character designed to make financial education engaging and accessible.

    The discussion also looks at how financial education has changed because of the changing role and method of banking as we operate in a more digital landscape.

    This episode gives practical tips for parents about how to start introducing money concepts at home and equipping children with essential life skills to manage money.

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    28 mins
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