A SLAM podcast
From Classroom to Home
Learn more about your child's learning and school experience through conversations with experts.
About the podcast
From Classroom to Home is a SLAM podcast for parents of children in kindergarten through second grade.
In each episode, I talk with an expert guest about an important part of your child's school experience. Together, we'll explore what is happening in the classroom and share practical ideas for supporting learning at home.
Find the podcast
Episodes will be available soon on YouTube, Spotify, and Apple Podcasts.
Episodes
Welcome to From Classroom to Home
In this short introductory episode, I share a little about my background, why I created From Classroom to Home, and what listeners can expect from the podcast.
Understanding Your Child's Reading Progress
How can you tell whether your child is on track with reading? I talk with Alexandra Needle, a Reading Specialist and Curriculum Designer with McGraw Hill Publishing, about how reading typically develops from kindergarten through second grade.
- The reading skills children typically develop by the end of each grade
- Signs that may prompt a teacher to have concerns about a child's progress
- Simple activities you can do at home to support reading