I make extensive use of online dictionaries and in case you wonder why online dictionaries? Because it can also teach me how to correctly pronounce a word and gives me a list of synonyms, which is very helpful to improve my vocabulary as well, and avoid repeating the same words. Consider also the fact that it's much faster to type the words you need in a search box than to find it on the regular dictionary book.
I prepare in advance before teaching little V her lessons. If there are words I don't know I make sure I check their meaning and make notes.
My reading routine goes beyond just preparing the lesson for little V. As one of Jehovah's Witnesses we have plenty of Bible related literature to read and I simply love reading, so I must say I do a lot of reading as well.
I consider my choices of Spelling and Reading program to be another big contributor to our Homeschooling success, and to help me to overcome any problem while teaching my little one when having English as a second language. We simply love All About Reading and All About Spelling program and they make my life so much easier. I'm actually also learning when I'm teaching!
You'll will see that little V's progress speaks for itself if having English as a second language affect or not my ability to Homeschooling my daughter.
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| Reading one of All About Reading books. |
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| Spelling phrases with the letter tiles from All About Spelling and All About Reading. |
If you're a parent who also has English as a second language, or a parent who thinks your English isn't as good as you wanted it to be, don't be discouraged or rule out the possibility of Homeschooling your child for that reason. There are many helpful tools and just teaching your child is already a way of learning for yourself.
Have a great day and thank you for stopping by.
Vanessa Z. Pawlicki
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