Season 2

How to Help Your First Grader Make the Leap to 2nd Grade 📚 Is your child or class moving from 1st to 2nd grade? In this episode, we're breaking down the big academic jumps in both math ➕ and language arts ✏️ —from place value...

When It’s OK to Pause: The Power of Rest for Teachers In this gentle and honest episode of The Education Connection , we’re giving teachers something they rarely get — permission to rest. If you’ve ever felt guilty for callin...

🎙️ Preventing the Summer Slide 📚 Summer is a time for fun and relaxation — but it’s also important to keep those young minds active! In today’s episode, we’ll explore simple, effective ways to prevent the "summer slide" and k...

🎧 Small Groups vs. Whole Group Instruction: What’s Best for Elementary Students? 📌 In today’s episode of The Education Connection , we’re diving into one of the most talked-about debates in elementary education: Should we tea...

🎉 Big News! 🎉 I have two exciting updates to share with you! 🛍️ 1. My New Store is LIVE! I'm thrilled to announce that the FirstGradeLoves.com store is officially open! If you’re looking for fun, engaging, and easy-to-use res...

✅ Helping Kids Master Sight Words—The Fun Way! 🎉 📖 Sight words are the foundation of strong reading skills, but memorizing them doesn’t have to be boring! In this episode, I’m sharing fun, hands-on activities to help kids rec...

First grade is a big step, and making sure your child is academically ready can set them up for success! 🎉In this episode, we’ll focus on key reading and math skills that every first grader needs, including: ✔️phonics, ✔️flue...

In this episode, we explore the growing concern of screen time and its impact on early childhood reading development. Research shows that excessive screen exposure can affect attention span, reduce time spent on interactive r...

Want to give your child the best start for the next school year? The secret is simple— daily reading! Whether you're a parent wondering how to encourage your child to read more or a teacher looking for ways to build a strong ...

Is your child ready for second grade? In this podcast, veteran first-grade teacher Robin Wilson breaks down the essential second-grade skills checklist, helping you understand exactly what a second grader needs to know . From...

Are you preparing for first grade—whether as a teacher, homeschool parent, or private school educator? In this episode of The Education Connection , veteran first-grade teacher Robin Wilson shares practical tips to help stude...

Is your little one getting ready for kindergarten? In this episode of The Education Connection, we dive into essential kindergarten readiness skills every child needs before starting school. As a veteran first-grade teacher a...

In today's episode, I am giving 10 tips to guide you to homeschool socialization and friendships. You can find me on the following social platforms. Connect with me on any of these Social Media Platforms. Facebook Instagram Y...

Homeschooling without the chaos! Listen for all the tips! Connect with me on any of these Social Media Platforms. Facebook Instagram YouTube Pinterest Coaching Blog Teachers Pay Teachers: Find Reading Comprehension Strategies...