Articles By Beth Butler

May 8, 2008

Many of us are aware of the ongoing debate regarding bilingual education vs. immersion. This article addresses the issues with a fresh perspective and confronts head on the three main obstacles to providing immersion programs around our country. Let us clear up the confusion today and move forward for the sake of our children.

May 8, 2008

Learning with music makes a lasting impression and provides for long term retention. Read how you can make second language learning, early reading and math skills develop in your home, car and bathtub daily with no teaching or second language experience required.

May 7, 2008

There seems to be a push for Made in the USA products and a turn away from Made in China products. This article will give you a fresh and funny perspective from three different categories of people touched by this supplier scapegoat syndrome!

May 7, 2008

We know it all too well. Children learn in so many ways, and as their teachers we need to provide them fun tools to bring the learning to life! This article will speak to the whys and hows of bringing second language learning to life for children ages birth - ten.

May 7, 2008

Parents today know that being bilingual is a must in this global society in which we live. What they don't often realize are the many benefits that continue to be discovered relating to a young child acquiring a second language. Read this brief yet informative article on the latest findings about raising bilingual children.

May 6, 2008

Whether you are leading children in song, dance or arts and crafts, everyone is guaranteed to have a great time and learn a little Spanish too. For National Hispanic Heritage Month, BOCA BETH recommends activities that will bring the message of understanding, unity and commonality as all ethnic groups raise their voices in song and fun.

May 4, 2008

Summer time can become a stagnant time in the mental development and language learning hemispheres of a child's mind. We hope to provide you fun and simple suggestions for travel fun with your children this summer. Incorporate second language fun and math skills along with early reading, kinesthetic, audio and visual learning. Just don't tell the kids!

May 4, 2008

We are familiar with the dog days of summer and hope each year to avoid the boredom and the pitfalls of the typical decline in learning experienced by children. You will find daily opportunities to continue your child's learning with little effort and great returns.

May 3, 2008

How you do you make an informed decision on which target language you should invest time, money and energy in learning? With simple stats from the U.S. Census Bureau and three sound consideration tips you will be well on your way to finding your language of choice.

May 3, 2008

We all realize the need to be bilingual in this global society of ours. Now we struggle as adults hoping to provide our children with a jump start on second language fun. That is the key - make it fun, and the whole family will be learning Spanish together!

May 2, 2008

We realize that starting second language learning is important to the success of our young children in this global society. Provided here are five easy strategies to follow to begin the second language journey with children between the ages of birth - five.

May 1, 2008

Find out the latest on how learning and speaking a second language can carry you from infancy, through early school years and into your golden years.

Apr 30, 2008

The sooner you begin introducing a second language into your child's life, the sooner your child begins to acquire a lifetime of language skills. The benefits of learning languages at a young age are countless. We have highlighted some of the most amazing and important ones in this article.