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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 students transition smoothly into first grade.
With over 32 years of experience in the classroom and a top-ranked Teachers Pay Teachers (TPT) store, Robin breaks down key strategies for building strong routines, fostering independence, and setting the stage for a successful school year. You'll learn:
✅ The must-have skills students need before starting first grade
✅ How to establish a structured, engaging learning environment
✅ Tips for boosting reading comprehension and foundational literacy
✅ Classroom management hacks that make a big difference
Whether you're a public school teacher, homeschool parent, or private school educator, this episode is packed with actionable insights to make the first-grade experience a success!
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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 and experienced curriculum creator, I’ll share expert tips on early literacy, number sense, fine motor development, and social-emotional skills. Plus, I’ll provide simple, engaging activities parents and teachers can use to build confidence and independence in young learners.
Whether you’re a parent, teacher, or homeschooler, this episode will help you prepare kids for a smooth transition into kindergarten!
For a PDF that is available to help your child get ready for Kindergarten Academics, click on the link: Get Ready for Kindergarten
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In today's episode, I am giving 10 tips to guide you to homeschool socialization and friendships.
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Homeschooling without the chaos! Listen for all the tips!
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I am diving in to the last of the 7 Comprehension Strategies. This one is the Fix It Strategy, which is a combination of all the strategies to make the story make sense.
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This episode breaks down the seemingly difficult comprehension strategy of syntheiszing. Once you listen, you will see how easy it is to teach.
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I am so excited to share today's podcast about inferencing! This reading comprehension strategy will help you teach students how to think about what they are reading!
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This week I am talking about the comprehension strategy of visualization.
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This week, I will dive into the questioning strategy!
I’m so glad you stopped by to listen today. I hope these tips and activities inspire you to dive into teaching questioning with enthusiasm. Have a great week of teaching questioning!
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Are you a teacher looking for practical strategies to create engaging lesson plans and improve student comprehension? Whether you teach in public school, private school, or homeschool, The…
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. Each episode delivers actionable tips on classroom management, reading comprehension strategies, and effective teaching methods.
From breaking down comprehension strategies like background knowledge, visualization, and inferences to helping you structure engaging weekly lessons, this podcast gives you the tools you need to succeed.
Subscribe now to The Education Connection and start transforming your teaching—one lesson at a time!