Conversations with experienced teachers and experts in the early grades that help parents of K-2 children understand what their child is learning in school and what they can do to provide support at home.
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SLAM • Supporting Literacy And Math Learning at Home
What are children learning when they play? In this episode, I’m joined by Jesse Ilhardt, co-founder and executive director of VOCEL, to explore the role of play in kindergarten, first and second grade. We discuss what research tells us about play, how play-based learning can be incorporated into classrooms, and ways parents can encourage meaningful play at home. In This Episode What research tells us about how play supports children’s learningHow play helps children develop skil...
20 Oct 2026
Why Independent Reading Matters
Why is reading independently such an important part of learning to read? In this episode, I’m joined by Serina Sota, a veteran first grade teacher, to talk about what children gain from reading on their own, what independent reading looks like in the classroom, and how parents can help make independent reading a joyful activity at home. In This Episode How independent reading builds skills, stamina, fluency, and confidenceHow children choose books for independent reading in the classroomWhy r...
6 Oct 2026
Helping Your Child with Friendships
What can parents do to help their child build friendships? In this episode, I’m joined by Katy Boucher, a certified school counselor and founder of The Accord School to talk about friendships during the early elementary years and how parents can support their child navigate them. In This Episode What friendships typically look like in kindergarten, first, and second gradeHow different personalities can affect the way children approach friendships and social situationsHow teachers support ch...
22 Sept 2026
Playing Games Builds Math Skills
What if one of the best ways to help your child learn math is to play a game? In today’s episode, I’m talking with educator and math specialist Christine Chapuis about how games support math learning in K-2 classrooms and how families can play simple games to build math skills at home. In This Episode How math games build foundational skills and confidenceThe skills children develop beyond math when playing a gameHow teachers use games in the classroom and what they learn by watching c...
8 Sept 2026
Helping Children Become Independent Learners
What do unpacking a backpack, organizing a desk, and working through a difficult task have to do with being ready to learn? These everyday skills are a critical part of helping children become independent learners who are ready to participate fully in the classroom. In this episode, I’m joined by Allie Richardson, a veteran teacher with 14 years of experience, to talk about what independence looks like in kindergarten through second grade, why productive struggle is an important part of learn...
25 Aug 2026
From Classroom to Home
Welcome to the first episode of From Classroom to Home, a new podcast designed to help parents understand what's really happening in their child's kindergarten, first, and second grade classroom. Host Lisbeth Stone, a learning disability specialist with more than 25 years of experience supporting young learners, introduces the mission behind the show and why the early grades matter so much for a child's long term success. Key Takeaways Lisbeth has spent over two decades working with children ...
25 Aug 2026
Understanding Your Child's Reading
Is your child where they need to be in reading? It’s a question many parents have, especially during the early elementary years. In this episode, I’m joined by Alexandra Needle, a Reading Specialist who now works as a Curriculum Designer with McGraw Hill Publishing, to talk about how reading typically develops from kindergarten through second grade, what teachers look for as children progress, and simple activities parents can do at home to support their child’s reading. In This Episode What ...
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