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

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

By: Robin Wilson
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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 Education Connection is here to support you!

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!

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  • Setting the Tone for the Year: First Week Essentials

    Setting the Tone for the Year: First Week Essentials
    Aug 10 2025

    The first week of school sets the tone for your entire year — and it doesn’t have to be complicated.

    📎In this episode, we’ll talk about the two most important goals for your very first day: knowing exactly how every student is getting home and making each child feel loved and cared for.

    👉🏻I’ll walk you through simple ways to build your classroom community from Day 1, including creating a mission statement with your students, using visuals to introduce the daily schedule, and crafting a classroom mantra.

    🎉I’ll also share my go-to parent sign-in sheet from my First Day Packet that makes dismissal a breeze. Whether you’re a brand-new teacher or a seasoned pro, this episode will help you start the year with purpose, clarity, and joy.

    Get Ready for next year with these ultimate resources.

    Back to School Night (Going Home Forms.)

    Get Ready for Kindergarten

    Get Ready for First Grade

    Get Ready for Second Grade

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    19 mins
  • Call Backs and Fun Classroom Management Tricks

    Call Backs and Fun Classroom Management Tricks
    Aug 4 2025

    In this episode of The Education Connection, we're diving into simple, powerful attention-getters and classroom management tools that set the tone for a calm, focused classroom—without raising your voice or losing your mind. From classic clap-backs to the magical "Mystery Student" game, these strategies are perfect for the first days of school and beyond.

    You'll walk away with 7 easy-to-implement ideas, including fun ways to manage transitions, end-of-day cleanup hacks (hello, mystery object!), and meaningful ways to reset the tone with quiet authority.

    We’ll end the episode with a scripture and prayer to encourage you as you begin the school year—because what you're doing matters more than you know.

    Let me know if you’d like a shorter version for social or email, or a bullet-point summary of the 7 strategies!

    Get Ready for next year with these ultimate resources.

    Get Ready for Kindergarten

    Get Ready for First Grade

    Get Ready for Second Grade

    Connect with me on any of these Social Media Platforms.

    Facebook

    Instagram

    YouTube

    Pinterest

    Coaching

    Blog

    Teachers Pay Teachers:

    Find Reading Comprehension Strategies Bundle

    Find Genesis Bible Stories Bundle
    Show More Show Less
    27 mins
  • Teaching Procedures the First Day of School – Set the Tone for Success

    Teaching Procedures the First Day of School – Set the Tone for Success
    Jul 28 2025

    In this episode of The Education Connection, I'm walking you through exactly how I structure and teach my procedures on the very first day of school — and why it matters so much for the rest of the year. From unpacking supplies and reading expectations to lunchroom behavior and packing up to go home, I’m sharing it all.

    🗓️ First Day of School Schedule:

    • 8:00 AM – Greet students & decorate name tags
    • 8:30 AM – Independent coloring & begin putting away supplies
    • 9:00 AM – Teach rug expectations & read aloud
    • 9:15 AM – Dance break or playground procedure practice
    • 9:30 AM – Continue supply organization
    • 10:00 AM – Block play & practice sharing
    • 10:50 AM – Practice lining up for lunch
    • 11:35 AM – Recess
    • 12:00 PM – Practice lining up after recess
    • 12:10 PM – Read aloud & rug routine review
    • 12:30 PM – “Get to Know You” activity or block station rotation
    • 1:00 PM – Practice lining up & attend specials (Music)
    • 2:00 PM – Afternoon recess
    • 2:20 PM – Pack-up practice while watching PBS

    📚 Books Mentioned in This Episode:

    • The First Days of School by Harry Wong (Audible version recommended — listen to Chapter 19!)
    • Take Control of the Noisy Class by Rob Plevin – My personal favorite
    • What Great Teachers Do Differently by Todd Whitaker
    • Better Than Carrots or Sticks – New read for this year (review coming soon!)

    🛒 Bonus Resource: Check out my Back to School Packet for fun, no-prep activities perfect for the first few days of school.

    Get Ready for next year with these ultimate resources.

    Get Ready for Kindergarten

    Get Ready for First Grade

    Get Ready for Second Grade

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    Pinterest

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    Blog

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    32 mins
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