More Than Just Phonics
In this episode of The Education Connection, Robin reflects on her early teaching years and the powerful shift that happened when she truly understood the importance of phonics and phonemic awareness. But more importantly — she reminds us that decoding skills alone aren’t enough.
If we only teach students to tap out words but never give them time to read meaningful books, we risk creating readers who can decode… but not understand. Robin shares how she structures her small groups using decodables, Heggerty routines, and authentic literature to grow readers who are confident, capable, and connected.
This heartfelt episode is full of practical classroom insight, spiritual encouragement, and a powerful reminder:
We teach phonics so kids can read for entertainment, knowledge, and direction.
Includes a guiding Scripture (Psalm 119:105) and a prayer for educators at the end.
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