The Education Connection with Robin Wilson

What Is Phonemic Awareness? Science of Reading Explained

What is phonemic awareness, and why is it so important for beginning readers? In this first episode of our Science of Reading series, I break down what phonemic awareness is, why it matters, and how you can teach it in your c...

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June 7, 2026

What Is Phonemic Awareness? Science of Reading Explained

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May 31, 2026

What Is the Science of Reading? Let's Talk About It

Have you been hearing the term Science of Reading and wondering what it actually means? In this episode of The Education Connection , I share my perspective and explore what the Science of Reading is and how it connects to th...

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May 24, 2026

Why Teachers Can’t Shut Their Brains Off After School Ends

Summer break is finally here… so why do so many teachers still feel mentally exhausted? In this episode of The Education Connection, Robin Wilson talks honestly about the emotional and mental shift that happens during the fir...

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May 17, 2026

How I Survive the Last Week of School in First Grade

In this episode of The Education Connection, I’m sharing how I survive the last week of school in first grade while still keeping students engaged, calm, and learning. If you are looking for last week of school tips for eleme...

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May 10, 2026

10 Easy End of Year Countdown Ideas for Elementary Classrooms

Need simple end of year ideas that won’t leave you exhausted? In this episode of The Education Connection , Robin Wilson shares an easy 10 day balloon countdown filled with low prep, low cost activities that elementary studen...

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May 4, 2026

First Grade Prefix and Suffix Activities | Easy Phonics Lessons for Word Building

In this episode of The Education Connection , Robin Wilson shares simple and effective ways to teach prefixes and suffixes in first grade without overcomplicating the skill. If teaching prefix and suffix feels tricky with you...

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About the Host

Robin Wilson

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.