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How to Find a Pen Friend or Pen Pal for Your Charge
Apr 04, 2019
How do I find a pen friend or pen pal for my charge? Well - first you may need a few things; pens, paper, stickers or glitter, photographs, writing paper and somebody to write to! As a nanny , you are probably always looking for more ways to keep your charges busy, entertained and away from the dreaded screens . Writing letters to a pen pal may seem old fashioned, but it really can be an exciting venture for young kids. As...
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Top 5 sites: English Teaching Resources for Young Learners
Dec 09, 2018
If you work as a nursery teacher, a nanny or a tutor, you’ll know that keeping kids entertained and engaged whilst teaching can be a challenging task! And, of course, you’ll know that a resource of good quality teaching materials can be invaluable, especially when you need to think up something fast to keep your students focused and interested.   So, at www.jobsinchildcare.com , we came up with our own top pick of...
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Can you spell these words? Here are 12 words that are often spelt incorrectly - and some tips on how to remember the most difficult ones!
Nov 05, 2018
Some words are difficult to spell. Other words are really difficult. A lot of these difficult words are nonessential in our daily vocabulary. It’s OK if you’re not sure how to spell something like ‘ ophthalmologist ’ - because, presumably, you won’t use it everyday (unless you are an ophthalmologist). However, there are a lot of common words which people spell wrong, mistakes made by many that can easily be...
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English Grammar Tips - 'Lend' and 'Borrow'
May 28, 2018
How to use the verbs ‘lend’ and ‘borrow We’ve been asked several times now to write a blog on the differences between the verbs ‘lend’ and ‘borrow’, so it’s now time to put an end to the mystery! If you’re a tutor or an overseas nanny or governess, this is a useful part of English that you can help your students to understand. It’s true that these two verbs are...
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10 easy-to-fix English language mistakes made by non-native speakers
May 22, 2018
No matter how good your English is, there are a number of mistakes which you need to take care to avoid. If you want to sound natural when speaking English , be sure to avoid these classic errors that almost all non-native speakers make!   Thanks God! Honestly, I don’t think I’ve ever heard anyone get this one right! ‘Thanks God’ gives the reader/ listener the idea that you...
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15 Most Common Vocabulary Differences Between American and British English
Apr 18, 2018
Below you can find a selection of some of the most frequent and most significant vocabulary differences between US English and British English. You can use this resource for a quick conversation lesson or any general discussion. The whole thing can get a little confusing, so read on with trepidation! PLEASE NOTE: In each of the examples detailed below we have listed the US English word before the British English for clarity....
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6 Kids' Arts and Crafts Activities
Mar 23, 2018
All of the arts and crafts ideas below are easy to do, don't worry! They require no more than card, scissors, elastic, glue or tape and crayons or paints, and all look great on the wall (or on the child!) N.B. Some of these ideas have been designed with an EFL (English as a Foreign Language) environment in mind, and are intended for children who are studying or learning English.   A treasure map The...
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12 Ways to Ensure Your Interview Gets You the Childcare or Education Job You Want
Feb 16, 2018
The interview techniques to guarantee you put your best foot forward 1. Dress smartly and look presentable When interviewing with an agency or a potential employer, it is often a good idea to imagine you’re on your first day at work. Even when sitting in for a Skype interview, you want to show the other party your own professionalism and how presentable you can be. If you work as a nanny or governor/governess for a wealthy...
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Top Ten Tips for Your Résumé
Feb 14, 2018
How do I write a CV that gives me the best chance of a good job in childcare or education? 1.  Include photos of you at work - good ones! When families or recruiters look at your résumé, it is a lot easier for them to picture you in the role you are applying for if you can provide photographs of yourself at work. It is a great opportunity to show an employer that you are both presentable and...
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