Caregivers as Language teachers

Look for a bilingual babysitter or nanny to ease your child´s learning of a foreign language.

Time to target your child as a future polyglot? Experts say that learning a new language is often best achieved outside the classroom, and the tasks supervised by caregivers in the home are perfect props for learning.  Snack time provides for a great environment to build vocabulary.  Bath time, too, is perfect to teach basic sentences.  In-home childcare service providers are more and more being sought for their language skills as a natural teaching mechanism available to parents wanting their children to become bilingual, tri-linguage or even a polyglot speaking several languages.

Those who study language acquisition tell us that baby-speaking is the preferred method for teaching, and include games and activities that can be worked into any caregiving situation.  For the younger children, how about a game of  “Simon Says”, with instructions given in the language you want your child to learn?  Older children will enjoy songs and skits while the still-older children will be amazed at hidden cooking skills they might possess while learning the ins-and-outs of cuisine from the region where the targeted language is spoken.

Find great bilingual caregiving candidates at Sunshine Help, America´s fastest-growing online classifieds, with free postings and listings.  Whether you are looking for a caregiver or want to offer your caregiving services, Sunshine Help is there to assist you get the word out.

Hasta la vista! from Sandra

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