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 grade
• How different personalities can affect the way children approach friendships and social situations
• How teachers support children when friendship problems arise
• How parents can support friendship skills by managing their own emotions and coaching from the sidelines

Guest Information

Katy Boucher is a certified school counselor and has spent over 25 years working with children and their families. She is currently the Founding Director of The Accord School and is a frequent public speaker.

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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