Reflections from Teaching Reading
This time last year, I was anxious--so anxious to teach reading that I
was afraid to start--afraid of failing, afraid that my daughter would
hate school. I needed help!
Practically, wisdom came from a seasoned homeschool mom. I was going too fast and was lacking a reading program to guide me.
Spiritually, the Lord used the first part of James to drive me to prayer: "But if any of you lacks wisdom, let him ask of God, who gives to all generously and without reproach, and it will be given to him." I had not been relying on the Lord for wisdom and strength, but was trying to figure it out all on my own! I needed to trust that He would help me.
As I sat down with my daughter for her first reading lesson, I was filled with fear, but we prayed that the Lord would help mommy to teach and help her to learn. And the Lord has been faithful. He's helped us both to learn together, to work hard, and make adjustments as needed. In the process, it's been such a blessing to see her grasp concepts of blending and vowel sounds and silent E together.
In December, I was afraid to take a break over Christmas in case she forgot everything. Then in God's providence, we all caught the flu! So, all my overbearing plans went out the window for a couple weeks, and it was all right. Now, I'm not as afraid of teaching, but still need to remember that the Lord gives me strength, that He alone gives me the ability to teach and her the ability to learn. He truly does give wisdom.
Practically, wisdom came from a seasoned homeschool mom. I was going too fast and was lacking a reading program to guide me.
Spiritually, the Lord used the first part of James to drive me to prayer: "But if any of you lacks wisdom, let him ask of God, who gives to all generously and without reproach, and it will be given to him." I had not been relying on the Lord for wisdom and strength, but was trying to figure it out all on my own! I needed to trust that He would help me.
As I sat down with my daughter for her first reading lesson, I was filled with fear, but we prayed that the Lord would help mommy to teach and help her to learn. And the Lord has been faithful. He's helped us both to learn together, to work hard, and make adjustments as needed. In the process, it's been such a blessing to see her grasp concepts of blending and vowel sounds and silent E together.
In December, I was afraid to take a break over Christmas in case she forgot everything. Then in God's providence, we all caught the flu! So, all my overbearing plans went out the window for a couple weeks, and it was all right. Now, I'm not as afraid of teaching, but still need to remember that the Lord gives me strength, that He alone gives me the ability to teach and her the ability to learn. He truly does give wisdom.
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