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 reading development typically looks like from kindergarten through second grade
• Key reading skills children develop at each grade level
• What teachers look for when they have concerns about a child’s reading progress
• Simple ways to support reading development at home

Guest Information

Alexandra Needle is a Reading Specialist who currently works as a Curriculum Designer with McGraw Hill Publishing Company, where she helps develop reading curriculum and instructional materials used in schools. Alexandra has over 10 years of experience in education.

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 offering helpful ideas for supporting your child at home.

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