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 yo...
8 Jun 10min
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 an...
1 Jun 27min
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 tha...
25 Mai 11min
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...
18 Mai 15min
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 activitie...
11 Mai 12min
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 suffi...
4 Mai 13min
From Teaching to Learning: A System That Reaches Every Student
In this episode, I share a classroom system inspired by Robert J. Marzano that focuses on one goal: making sure every student truly learns—not just receives instruction.I walk through how I introduce ...
25 Apr 19min
Teaching Contractions in First Grade: Easy Activities That Work
In this episode of The Education Connection, I’m sharing exactly how I teach contractions in my first grade classroom in a way that actually sticks.If you’ve ever introduced contractions and realized ...
19 Apr 13min
