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 confidence
• The skills children develop beyond math when playing a game
• How teachers use games in the classroom and what they learn by watching children play
• Simple math games families can play and how to help when children get frustrated or have a hard time losing

Guest Information
Christine Chapuis has been in education for over 25 years. She has worked as a classroom teacher, school-based mathematics coach, and at the district level. She has an endorsement as a K-8 Mathematics Specialist. Her work has centered on supporting students and teachers in developing a love of mathematics.

Resources
For free K-2 reading and math activities, games, videos and parent resources, visit https://www.slamhomelearning.org/

About
From Classroom to Home is a podcast from Supporting Literacy And Math (SLAM) for parents of children in kindergarten through second grade. Each episode explores an important part of your child’s school experience, giving you a better understanding of what’s happening in the classroom and helpful ways to support your child at home.

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