The Education Connection with Robin Wilson | Public Private and Homeschool Teachers

In this episode, Robin Wilson breaks down a common phonics mystery: why some students know their letter sounds but still struggle to blend words. Blending is not just one skill. There are different re...

9 Feb 12min

In this episode of The Education Connection, we’re talking about a simple phonics pattern first graders are learning to notice — two vowels together. I share how to teach EA, EE, OA, AI, UE, and UI us...

2 Feb 25min

Why 20 Minutes of Daily Reading Matters More Than We ThinkIn this episode of The Education Connection with Robin Wilson, we talk about why protecting daily reading time matters so much, even when teac...

19 Jan 20min

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 ...

12 Jan 14min

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 C...

5 Jan 11min

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 Educa...

29 Des 202512min

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...

22 Des 202513min

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 e...

22 Des 202517min