Boca Beth Campaign Launch
I’m not going to tell you how many times I’ve said “I wish I spoke another language.” And I’m not talking three years of high school Spanish so I could ask someone to direct me to the bathroom. I’m referring to actually becoming fluent in another language so that I could carry on a conversation for longer than, well, asking where the bathroom might be located.
I imagine I’m not alone. Like playing an instrument, research shows that starting children young is the key to their success as well as longevity. It’s a valuable skill that can assist children in a variety of ways — from relating to others, to understanding other cultures, to finding a job later in life. Other benefits include the following:
- Read sooner than monolingual children
- Score higher on standardized tests
- Become better problem solvers
- Most often speak the language with native pronunciation
And while many parents are fortunate to speak another language themselves, many of us speak only one English — and on many days, not very well.
So, I admit to being very interested in Boca Beth’s Program — a fun and easy way for children (birth through eight) to be exposed to and learn Spanish. Beth Butler, a mom and educator, created this Nationally Acclaimed and highly lauded program to provide parents with access to an affordable language program. Her series includes coloring books, dvds
As you might have guessed, our bloggers with children of a variety of ages and backgrounds were excited to check out Boca Beth’s program. Check out what they have to say and share your thoughts about bilingual education.
If you’d like to win a prize package (worth $45) for yourself, leave us a comment and let us know why you need one. We’ll pick one winner at random on our FINAL ROUND UP. Good Luck!
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4/18: Midwestern Mommy
4/19: Quarter Rest
4/20: Eva Las Vegas
4/23: Radioactive Girl
4/24: Troll Baby
4/25: Sea Bird Chronicles
4/26: Mother Bumper
4/27: Cheese Party
4/30: Her Bad Mother
5/1: MID RUN CAMPAIGN
5/7: Little Bird Reviews
5/8: Builder Mama
5/9: Metro Mama
5/10: The Mummy Chronicles
5/11: Mommy Must Haves
5/14: Blooming Yaya
5/15: Halloween Lover
5/16: Fishy Girl
5/17: Creature Bug
5/18: Daddy in a Strange Land
5/21: FINAL ROUND UP
Anything other than Dora has to be good. Not that I’m against Dora, but there’s only so many times I can “Swiper, no swiping” and not go completely insane.
I’m a former Spanish teacher and everyone always tells me I should teach my kids while they are young. My oldest (4) is autistic so we’re just trying to get him to speak English. My youngest (2) is the perfect candidate for bilingualism! Her birthfamily is from Mexico. I hope I win!
Wow this sounds like a great program. My son would love it!
My children take Spanish classes at their grade school and my son’s preschool teacher is Spanish. This would be a great addition to their learning the language.
I’m with Jenny. Alternatives to Dora…great idea!
My daughter (she’s in 1st grade)has been leraning spanish this year, however she won’t be attending the same school next year and won’t get to continue. These would be great and I’d love to learn right along with her. I’ve been learning italian myself, however I think my tapes would be too dull for her.
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I’d love to win a copy. All my kids are learning Spanish at school, and I dread the day when they can converse about me, negatively, I’m certain, in a foreign language. Help me learn what they might be saying!