TESTIMONIALS

• From parents and teachers around the world.
• Schools rave about the program.
• Read what journalists and reviewers have to say.
• Conference committee people say great things, too!

With BOCA BETH products I see my students smile, have fun, show enthusiasm for the Spanish class I teach and learn Spanish without even realizing they are learning. The songs are ‘catchy” and help build up vocabulary. I give them maracas as a reward for good behavior and they have so much fun shaking the maracas while singing the songs. My students love the Boca puppet and they consider it their amigo. They also like watching the BOCA BETH DVDs. They learn so much vocabulary from watching and repeating the words after Boca the puppet! My classes are now engaging and fun using Boca Beth products, and I feel happy doing my job. It's rewarding to have a kindergarten student or a first grade student come to me at the end of the class and tell me “Thank you for the lesson. It was so fun."

Veronica Pogoceanu, Spanish Teacher, Maine

I was at the conference in Orlando & I went to your seminar & loved every minute of it. I was so excited to receive the e-mail from you with all your free print outs & everything else. I will be purchasing a CD tonight or tomorrow whenever I can get my hubby to order it for me on-line. But I really wanted to say thank you for the great web site and boosting my interest in learning Spanish & TRYING to teach my class & my 2 boys the language. It will be an interesting adventure, but a fun one.....

Thanks, Angie Burr, Teacher & Mom, Florida

I really like the songs and everything. It's cool. I really like the puppet. I'm learning Spanish like uno, dos, tres, cuatro, cinco, seis. We will have to get together someday BOCA BETH. My mom will have to plan it!

Hayden, Age 5, Virginia

We bought the BOCA BETH Beginner Set last year, printed off some of the free language cards and basically did nothing else with Spanish in our home. My older kids weren't interested in helping the younger one out, and I was swamped with my first year of Homeschooling. Today, I put the DVD on for a break (LOL) and the 4 and 9 year olds watched together. They loved it and played with the puppets. After, the 8-year-old was looking through the cards to see what they learned. Later, in the car, I put in the CD for the 4 year old, and tonight she was singing at least 5 of the words she heard. She loved it! I can't wait to add more to our collection now. Easiest way to teach the younger ones...

Patty, Homeschooling Mom, Florida

My children love listening to BOCA BETH and often request her CDs when we are in the car. They especially love the Five Little Monkeys jumping on the bed song which they listen to over and over and over! Our family is bilingual but we have been a little lazy on the Spanish side, and I think the BOCA BETH CDs have solidified some of the Spanish my children have heard from us. It makes Spanish fun!

David & Amy Mozombite, Florida

I've recently purchased the entire BOCA BETH set of materials for my grandchildren and me. My five year old granddaughter was really excited when they arrived. We had been dabbling a bit with some Spanish before ordering and like you say, their minds are like sponges for their ability to retain things. Now that we have BOCA BETH our Spanish speaking has reached new levels. If we aren't together practicing our Spanish, she calls me and always amazes me with her new found knowledge. She has twin sisters that are almost two that I'm sure are picking up on these words too. They all especially love music which will surely draw them close to learning Spanish with your fun CDs and DVDs. My grandchildren and I thank you for the fun of learning with your product.

Mike Johnson, Granddad, Minnesota

I like the animals on the movie. I like the elephant animal. I like the BOCA puppet because it moves.

Ellie, Age 3, Virginia

I have found that BOCA BETH's Alphabet song is the first song I have been able to use with my Spanish class. The song is accurate and presents ALL of the letters in the Spanish alphabet. I have never been able to use a recording of a Spanish alphabet song in class before, because the whole Spanish alphabet was not used in the song. I am so excited that I am finally able to use a Spanish Alphabet song in my classroom! I also love the ¿ Cómo te llamas ? song. My kids love it too. There are large quantities of Spanish instruction materials out there, but I am encouraged that the songs I have chosen to use from the Boca Beth Program are helping me to instruct my students in a correct use of the Spanish language. Thanks BOCA BETH!

Anna M. Ortega-Shyne, Spanish Teacher, Florida

BOCA BETH combines fun with rapid language development. Our 18-month-old son, Jack, is so excited about the puppet BOCA, the CDs and DVDs. We feel fortunate to have found the Boca Beth Program. We attribute using the CDs in conjunction with the DVDs and puppet with Jack's rapid language development. Though we are not Spanish speakers, to our amazement, our ability to communicate with Jack has been enhanced with the Boca Beth Program. For example, Jack uses the word "agua" when he wants a drink and when he wants to go to the pool. He cannot say "water" yet, and so without his Spanish words, communication with us would be much harder for him.

Sasha Collins, Mom, Idaho

I like that it teaches us new words that we don't know.

Parker, Age 7, Virginia

Fortunately as I surfed the internet for a web site selling a book about bilingual couples planning on raising their children bilingually I never found the book but came across bocabeth.com. Your program will be a lot more fun than some dry books and thanks to your speedy reply and great service I have found a unique gift to give my very special sister and her family.

Ami Leigh
English teacher in Germany

The BOCA BETH Program has made a tremendous impact on my son's bilingual development. He is fascinated by BOCA the puppet and the music. He demands the CD once buckled up in his car seat. This great bilingual program has built a solid foundation that my son will continue to develop his second language upon. The BOCA BETH Program has now become our standard birthday gift for all our amigos!!!

Pam Cozene
Sr. Director National Accounts / E&J Gallo

I heard your "My First Songs in Spanish" sing-along CD at the preschool where I work. My 14 month old son Joshua will benefit from your fun program a lot. I speak Spanish and talk to him in Spanish a lot - I want him to be a Spanish-speaking child. I want to let you know that I am very happy that there is someone like you with such a wonderful program to offer the world. I hope your BOCA BETH Program continues to touch many children's lives as it has touch my own.

Aido Donohue
Preschool teacher in Tampa, Florida

We received your "Mi Casa/My House" video and took it on our vacation - watching it in the van as we traveled. My children loved it and asked to see it many times - even the 20 month old enjoyed the BOCA puppet fun! I liked it as a parent because it was easy for me to learn how to pronounce the Spanish words, and I even picked up a few new phrases. We look forward to your next BOCA BETH projects!

Marybeth
Mom & teacher of three little ones

My 16 month old daughter Caroline has been listening to your first music CD for 8 months. She is able to respond when asked about body parts in Spanish and English, she's learned some of the animal names in both languages, and I am ecstatic! Thanks to BOCA BETH!!!

Karen Leeling
Mom of Caroline

We first saw you at a local performance as BOCA BETH. My daughter was enamored! She then saw you at her preschool. Now I can't get her off my computer - she insists on seeing your bocabeth.com web site! She is glued to it. This bilingual program is well worth the investment in her future.

Heather Aday-Anani
Mom of 3 1/2 year old Summer

My daughter Samantha has been singing your songs morning, noon and night! At dinner she sang the "Hola Amigo/Hello Friend" song to her Dad. It's a great gift to hear your child singing and learning at the same time. Thanks for that gift from the BOCA BETH Program.

Vickie Swift
Mom of 5 year old Samantha

We love the video!!!!!!!!! It is a favorite in our house. My three year old watches it at least three times a day.

Gayle Guyardo
News Anchor, Channel 8 ( Tampa Bay )

Thank you very much for the BOCA BETHH Program. My daughter enjoys the products very much – my husband and I do too! My daughter sings the little songs to herself while she plays and often quizzes us on particular Spanish words. My husband and I credit your material with her newfound enthusiasm for learning and speaking Spanish.

Ronda Storms
Hillsborough County Commissioner

Your presentations are exceptional. The children love to see you perform. It's obvious as they smile and sing along with you. On a personal note, my daughter loves your video and CD. She asks for BOCA BETH all the time. She now flashes Spanish cards to me!

Linda Silva
Publisher, The Parent Guide

Want to teach your child how to speak Spanish? We have a gem right here in Tampa Bay , and her name is BOCA BETH. Check out www.bocabeth.com to find out how this dynamic lady uses music and her puppet BOCA to teach YOUR child how to be bilingual.

Shana Smith (Shana Banana)
Children's Singer/Songwriter/Entertainer
DAYTIME TV Spotlight

I just received this really unique language program for babies up to age 8 called the BOCA BETH Program! It is sooooooooooo cute and my 2 year old was absolutely glued to the TV. It's so great to hear him say Spanish words so easily. I really want to help my kids be bilingual, and Spanish is the 2 nd most widely spoken language in the world. The little puppet, BOCA, teaches in the video and is so cute, the songs are fun, and the video is adorable.

Dr. Christina Winsey-Rudd
Sarasota , FL

The BOCA BETH Program is so much fun! My son Jacob comprehended and relayed amigo/amiga after 2 classes! He could count to 10 in Spanish after three weeks! He loves the music and the interaction. The CD makes it so easy to instruct your child on the vocabulary. I feel that my child is not only being exposed to a second language – he is learning it!

Monica Van Landingham
Owner Playtime Express

¡ Hola Beth ! Decirte que el video y el cd de BOCA BETH son sencillamente fantásticos. Mi hija de 11 meses disfruta mucho viéndolo y oyéndolo. Te puedo decir que es el único sistema de aprendizaje inglés-español para bebés que he encontrado en el mercado. Es genial. Las canciones son fáciles y entretenidas para los bebés.

Antonio Jarillo
Un padre en España

Hi Beth! I want to say that the video and the CD from BOCA BETH are simply fantastic! My 11 month old daughter enjoys watching the video and listening to the CD. I can say it's the only system I found in the market to teach babies English & Spanish together. It's outstanding! The songs are easy and entertaining for the babies.

Antonio Jarillo
A dad in Spain

We love the BOCA BETH video. I wanted to expose my son to different languages early in life, for cultural and educational reasons. Garrett, who had just turned two when we purchased the BOCA BETH video and puppet, was captivated the moment we started watching together. He seemed to recognize the different sounds and patterns of the Spanish language, which he had not heard until that time, and immediately began repeating the words and sounds. The simplicity of the video allows him to focus on the words. I'm looking forward to getting the CD for the car! BOCA BETH is a wonderful program! Thank you!

Doreen Young
Mom of Garrett

My two year old nephew has fallen in love with the wonderful BOCA BETH songs almost instantly. I think he especially enjoys hearing the children who make up the chorus. The music will prepare him for a future where being bilingual will be essential for communicating globally. Right now though, he just laughs and claps and tries to sing along! Thanks again and keep up the good work!

Chris Schubarth
Uncle in Tampa , FL

I am using the CD and the puppet BOCA with a six and two year old. The result is fantastic! At first, they knew nothing in the new language, then little by little they got hooked on the songs and ask for the CD to be played all the time.

Andie Fagg
Mom in United Kingdom

I have seen the BOCA BETH Program presented to educators and performed in concert for 165 children. Beth Butler has a great passion for her work. Her BOCA BETH Program allows young children to learn Spanish and English through play. She makes it so simple for anyone to use. All parents and teachers should take advantage of this program while they can. Babies grow up fast!

The BOCA BETH Program works! Kids are learning, easily picking up the new language words in the familiar tunes. I introduced the BOCA BETH Program to my class of first graders. We sang songs, their interest in a new language was sparked, and we mastered counting, days of the week, colors, and how to say ‘kiss' is Spanish. I can't wait for the new school year to begin so another group of children will be able to have this great bilingual program – all introduced at an early age!

Mary Close
Educator, First Grade
Pinellas County

While monitoring child care programs, I have seen the BOCA BETH bilingual materials and concepts being used. With a major Hispanic population in our area, this program has opened the eyes of many of our providers to the importance of having a second language. The English-speaking children can benefit from the instruction as well as the Spanish-speaking children – to communicate with each other.

Keri Milbrecht
Chairperson of MCYC, Bradenton , FL

My girls love listening to the BOCA BETH CD, and they are learning so quickly. Even Maggie (21 months) knows the songs so well that as soon as the music starts she calls out “BOCA!” My husband is amazed at how well they are doing with the new language. They now count everything in English and Spanish!”

Cecilia O'Shea
Moms Club – Tampa/Westchase

It is with much enthusiasm that I recommend the BOCA BETH Program to any school attempting to make Spanish come alive with their students. Plumb Elementary has enjoyed a wonderful relationship with Beth Butler, program creator, over the past four years. Here energy and enthusiasm are contagious.

Plumb’s first grade teachers have used BOCA BETH CDs, tools, tips and techniques with their students using an integrated approach. They also have celebrated learning this beautiful and useful language by having an annual musical program which is performed for their families and the entire student body. It is a huge success every year and a memory the children and parents will cherish through time.

Beth Butler is a motivating presenter for students, parents and teachers. Everyone is energized after her presentations and programs. She definitely makes you feel that learning Spanish is fun and easy. Beth is also an excellent professional development trainer and allows teachers to see that integrating Spanish and English in the classroom is so natural and enjoyable.

Sandra Leanes
Principal, Plumb Elementary School
Clearwater, Florida

Land of Learning Academy, Inc. has been using the BOCA BETH CDs, DVDs, puppets and musical shakers to enhance our Spanish program for many years. The program encourages the cultural differences of teachers and students to overcome language barriers at a very young age. In our circle times we enjoy the puppets and maracas which only further enhance the creativity and reinforcement activities that encourage fun while learning. Land of Learning Academy highly recommends the provable BOCA BETH bilingual program. You won’t be disappointed.

Sherry Brown
Director, Land of Learning Academy, Inc.

Our Kindergarten team was so thrilled when we learned that BOCA BETH was coming to do an interactive presentation for our children. We all sing along to her CDs every day, and the children are speaking Spanish words all day long! They already know the color words, the days of the week, the months of the year and the numbers one through ten – and it is only October!

The parents of our children are so impressed that their children are coming home singing Spanish songs! The BOCA BETH lyrics are written to melodies children are already familiar with and are so effective in teaching a second language. Each day the children request that we listen to the BOCA BETH music. We have the puppet Boca, and every day each child can’t wait for a beso (kiss) from him.

Last summer I had the opportunity to attend a workshop presented by BOCA BETH for teachers. She showed us some new and innovative ways we could use her new CDs with our classes. We were dancing and singing and having lots of fun. She is so passionate about this program that anyone around her can’t help but be enthusiastic about it!

I have seen first hand with my students how using BOCA BETH’s program can jump start children on the journey to be bilingual. I am a member of BOCA BETH’s Educator Club and with that I am able to print out extra bilingual language cards. I would recommend this program to anyone with a young child.

Jan Segal
Team Leader, Kindergarten

All of our preschoolers and teachers enjoy the Boca Beth Program very much. Our preschoolers are still singing the bilingual songs each day and enjoy listening to Boca Beth CDs on a daily basis. Thanks so much for making learning Spanish so much fun Boca Beth.

Mandee Flores
Preschool Director, Promiseland Preschool

BOCA BETH did a wonderful session with our children. She is sensitive to young children as well as the state of Florida Sunshine Standards. Learning activities where children can learn while they sing is always a treat. The First Grade Teachers at Lowry all feel that BOCA BETH’s presentations and products are worthwhile, educational and inclusive with our curriculum.

Susan Schwartz
First Grade Team Leader, Lowry Elementary School

I LOVED the way the songs were set up to go back and forth between the English and the Spanish languages. It made it very easy to understand and translate the Spanish phrases. This CD did a better job of incorporating both languages than any other system I have seen. I also like the words and phrases they chose to teach on the CD – they were perfect for this age group – not too hard!

Learning Magazine
2007 Teachers’ Choice Award for the Family Program

This is a really great learning video for kids. It shows the picture of the word they are trying to teach, they show how the word is spelled in both English and Spanish and the word is said out loud in both languages. BOCA BETH uses color, objects, puppets, real life pictures and songs to portray information. It’s a great way to teach your child Spanish.

DOVE Foundation Review Board
The DOVE Foundation

I’m not sure how parents can tell if their children really like a product…I usually know by how long they play with it, take it everywhere they go and never want it out of their sight. This is what happened when I brought home the Boca Beth products. Creating the hand puppet, Boca, was an incredibly clever move as the kids have to have their own BOCA, CDs, DVDs and coloring books…need I say more? A must have for every family wanting to teach their kids Spanish!

Jodie Lynn
Internationally Syndicated Columnist
Author of Mom CEO

A birdlike hand puppet takes little viewers on a fun, dual-language home tour, identifying passing objects in English and Spanish – right down to the rubber ducky (patito) in the bathtub. More than 100 words are spoken and written onscreen, and la música latina adds just the right flavor.

Parenting Picks
Parenting Magazine

Intended to make learning Spanish easy, these 14 upbeat songs with original lyrics incorporate 100 easy words and 40 phrases related to counting, days of the week, animals and manners. Two of the songs have original music, the rest are set to traditional tunes such as “Skip to My Lou,” “Frere Jacques,” and “Twinkle, Twinkle, Little Star.” Vocals and instrumentals are well performed. Teachers and parents will find this album a valuable resource.

Beverly Bixler
School Library Journal

The songs are catchy, upbeat and exciting to the kids. The most positive characteristics of this product are that it introduced our child to songs in languages other than English, stimulating him to learn other languages and that the songs were done in English and Spanish so teachers can use this product and not even know Spanish.

iParenting Media Award

Comments by iParenting Media Award Review Team are as follows:

“The words in each song were very clear, even from the children, which I know can be tricky to pull off. The sound quality was very good, which is always important in audio discs, particularly language discs.”

“I found the words easy to understand in each song.”

“I personally found the words to the songs very easy. I do not speak Spanish myself and this was easy for me to use.”

Beth was a delightful keynote speaker for our group of early care and education folks in North Arkansas. On the evaluations we got descriptive phrases like: Wonderful! Energetic! Excellent keynote, wish she was here longer! It's great planning a large event such as this conference and having such positive feedback on the keynote chosen months ago! Great job Beth!

Debbie Webb, Program Director, CHILDREN of North Central Arkansas

We all enjoyed having Beth Butler out to our school for a professional workshop. She showed enthusiasm, was knowledgeable and professional. The staff had fun! The all seem more comfortable now with the Boca Beth curriculum and materials and how to use them each day in their classrooms. Well done BOCA BETH!

Gino Coté, Assistant to the Director, Florida

Beth Butler (Boca Beth) is an amazing presenter/trainer, full of energy and enthusiasm with a genuine love for children of all cultures. Her presentation is very appropriate for teachers of young children especially at a time when the demographics of the states/regions in which we live are changing. Her delivery is very engaging and energetic!! The evaluations from the participants were excellent!! I would highly recommend Beth Butler.

Dianne W. Pace, M.A.Ed.
Director, Child Development Centers
Northwest-Shoals Community College

Our providers were treated to an energetic, fun-filled and educational day! Everyone had a terrific time and requested to see BOCA BETH again! She taught us about the importance of learning a second language at an early age and our providers loved all of the free resources Boca Beth’s web site has.

Wendy McKinley
Early Learning Coalition of Florida’s Gateway, Inc.

BOCA BETH was the keynote speaker for our summer conference. She not only provided up to date information and strategies on integrating a bilingual education program but was also very entertaining and inspiring! Teachers found themselves not only learning but laughing! We received numerous positive comments about BOCA BETH and most asked if she could be invited back to our next conference.

Cathy Harcus
Education Coordinator
Early Education and Care, Inc.

Our providers were very positive about their experience with BOCA BETH, even the supervisors and staff enjoyed her presentation thoroughly. As a supervisor, I was thrilled with the amount of factual, useful information about the value of bilingual education and the research that supports early learning through play she managed to impart in a fun and very interactive manner. BOCA BETH has a gift for making everyone feel comfortable and included. Many commented that they were anxious to go home and try the learning activities right away!

Brett Engish
Program Supervisor of Coordinated Child Care

BOCA BETH presented an amazing training event to our team that was so motivational that teachers were planning how to incorporate the program into their classrooms that very night! The children have completely enjoyed the music and puppets and are learning while having fun. Parents value the cognitive growth that second language acquisition encourages. All-in-all – a great value and wonderful program.

Beth Gelber
Director Bright Horizons

I have seen the BOCA BETH Program presented to educators and performed in concert for 165 children. Beth Butler has a great passion for her work. Her BOCA BETH Program allows young children to learn Spanish and English through play. She makes it so simple for anyone to use. All parents and teachers should take advantage of this program while they can! Babies grow up fast!

Audrey Eckerson
Quality Assurance Consultant

Beth Butler has participated in our state conference the last 3 years. She has been an asset to our conference and family child care providers enjoy her workshops year after year. She always receives favorable reviews and family child care providers relate to her well. Beth is very enthusiastic, energetic and provides fun and upbeat workshops.

Abbie Bill
Conference Coordinator, FFCCHA

Attendees of conferences across the country exclaim with comments like the following:

She’s great!
Beth was awesome!
So energetic & fun!
BOCA BETH was very upbeat!
Well done!
Very motivational – the presenter was exciting!
Great job as always!
What energy!
Great sense of humor.
It’s a joy to attend her workshops!
Great group participation!
I was so impressed I bought the Beginner Set!
BOCA BETH is fantastic!
Best workshop! Most energy!
Lots of fun & learning!
I loved it – we need Spanish in the classroom!
Going to use some in my curriculum.
Very, very good – lots of fun!