Are your students able to read sight words… but struggle to spell them in their writing?

Or maybe they can pass a quick sight word check, but don’t recognize those same words in a sentence?

In this episode, we’re talking all about how to teach sight words (or trick words) so students can both read and write them with confidence.

As we head into the final 6 to 8 weeks of the school year, this is not the time to add complicated routines. Instead, I’m sharing a simple, repeatable weekly system that helps build automaticity without overwhelming your students.

You’ll learn:

• Why sight words should not be taught through memorization alone

• How to help students identify the “tricky” parts of words

• A day-by-day routine for teaching sight words Monday through Friday

• How often students should be writing sight words (this is key!)

• A balanced approach to sentence writing that builds confidence without frustration

• How to do a quick, low-pressure Friday check that actually shows what students know

This routine is quick, effective, and easy to stick with during the busy end-of-year season.

If you’re looking for a practical way to strengthen both reading and writing with sight words, this episode will give you something you can use right away in your classroom.

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In this episode of The Education Connection, I’m sharing how I teach one, two, and three syllable words in first grade. You’ll hear a simple explanation of syllables and three easy, hands-on activities that help students hear the beats in words and build stronger phonics skills. If you are teaching first grade syllables and need practical ideas for introducing 1, 2, and 3 syllable words, this episode is for you.

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In this episode of The Education Connection, Robin shares an important update about the podcast schedule and a simple classroom strategy for supporting students who are close to reaching grade level.

Beginning next week, new episodes of the podcast will be released on Saturdays. Robin explains why this change will help her continue sharing thoughtful and helpful content for teachers each week.

Robin also discusses a group of students many teachers know well, the “bubble kids.” These are students who were once considered for retention but have made meaningful growth during the second half of the school year. With just a little extra support, they can continue moving forward with confidence.

In this episode, Robin explains how she uses independent reading time to call these students back daily to listen to them read, coach them through tricky words, and strengthen their fluency and comprehension. She also shares how she balances that time with students who still need deeper remediation.

If you are looking for a practical way to support struggling readers during the final months of the school year, this episode will give you a simple idea you can use right away.

Robin closes the episode with scripture and prayer to encourage teachers as they continue the important work of guiding their students each day.

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