Why 20 Minutes of Daily Reading Matters More Than We Think In this episode of The Education Connection with Robin Wilson , we talk about why protecting daily reading time matters so much, even when teaching feels messy and un...
Why 20 Minutes of Daily Reading Matters More Than We Think In this episode of The Education Connection with Robin Wilson , we talk about why protecting daily reading time matters so much, even when teaching feels messy and un...
Blends can be a tricky step in early reading, especially for young learners who know their letter sounds but struggle to put them together smoothly. In this episode of The Education Connection , first grade teacher Robin Wils...
Heading back to school after a break can feel overwhelming. A new year brings fresh expectations, new energy, and sometimes the pressure to change everything at once. In this episode of The Education Connection , I encourage ...
Many teachers I know have some kind of side hustle, not because we don’t love teaching, but because teaching alone often isn’t enough to cover life anymore. In this Christmas break episode of The Education Connection , I’m pa...
In this episode, we continue our work with r controlled vowels by diving into ar and or. Building on last week’s lesson with er, ir, and ur, I share how teaching phonics through stories helps concepts stick, especially when s...
The Education Connection with Robin Wilson brings together encouragement, real-classroom honesty, simple academic strategy, and a little faith for teachers who want to grow without burning out. Each episode offers practical l...
I’m Robin Wilson, a veteran first-grade teacher and with over 32 years of experience in Sunday School, a successful Teachers Pay Teachers (TPT) seller in the 97th percentile, and a passionate educator helping teachers simplify lesson planning.