http://www.artipot.com/authors/1231/beth-butler/ Latest articles by Beth Butler from Artipot - your one-stop resource for free articles. http://www.artipot.com/articles/443314/is-it-ever-too-soon-to-begin-a-second-language-journey.htm We all recognize the necessity of being bilingual or even trilingual in this very global economy. Now let us explore when the best age is to begin the introduction of more than a native language. Sat, 19 Sep 2009 18:16:56 +0000 http://www.artipot.com/articles/443314/is-it-ever-too-soon-to-begin-a-second-language-journey.htm http://www.artipot.com/articles/405685/why-do-they-keep-telling-me-to-stop.htm The free advice from your in laws, the unsolicited comments from near strangers, and the well meaning suggestions from your neighbors all add up to confusion for some parents. Let us clear up right now why you should not stop the second language journey with your very young child. Tue, 04 Aug 2009 21:38:30 +0000 http://www.artipot.com/articles/405685/why-do-they-keep-telling-me-to-stop.htm http://www.artipot.com/articles/390805/top-five-ways-to-raise-a-bilingual-baby.htm Every parent I met and had the pleasure speaking with during a Baby Expo even seemed truly interested in raising their new baby to be bilingual. I want to share with you the top five ways to raise a bilingual baby. They are fun, easy and affordable. Thu, 16 Jul 2009 14:49:37 +0000 http://www.artipot.com/articles/390805/top-five-ways-to-raise-a-bilingual-baby.htm http://www.artipot.com/articles/372809/why-subtract-when-you-can-add.htm I cannot imagine anyone choosing to intentionally subtract something beneficial from the life of his or her child. Given the choice to add something to the daily routine of a child that has the potential to enhance their future years, I am certain most of us would choose to do just that. Let us explore the what, why, when and how of this addition choice. Thu, 18 Jun 2009 00:06:10 +0000 http://www.artipot.com/articles/372809/why-subtract-when-you-can-add.htm http://www.artipot.com/articles/365360/three-simple-steps-for-adding-spanish-to-your-summer-fun.htm The summer is upon us all! In this article you will discover three simple steps you can take immediately with your family to start some Spanish fun learning. A bilingual educator and expert in the field sheds a realistic light on the sometimes overwhelming task of raising bilingual children. Fri, 05 Jun 2009 02:18:44 +0000 http://www.artipot.com/articles/365360/three-simple-steps-for-adding-spanish-to-your-summer-fun.htm http://www.artipot.com/articles/347381/educators-report-immersion-is-making-our-children-ill.htm No parent would deliberately place their child in a situation that was certain to make them ill. Yet, in the fall of 2008, the Boston Globe reported via an article titled English period that many children entering a thirty day English only classroom were experiencing negative physical and mental symptoms. Allow us to explore together the better way to help all children... Mon, 11 May 2009 21:38:43 +0000 http://www.artipot.com/articles/347381/educators-report-immersion-is-making-our-children-ill.htm http://www.artipot.com/articles/329651/we-will-take-our-languages-together-please.htm The debate between the immersion approach and the bilingual approach to introducing a second language rages on. Enjoy this perspective on the topic of which way is best for the majority of the world from a mom, a certified teacher and a business owner all rolled into one person! Wed, 15 Apr 2009 22:52:57 +0000 http://www.artipot.com/articles/329651/we-will-take-our-languages-together-please.htm http://www.artipot.com/articles/308160/ready-set-go-start-your-bilingual-journey-now.htm Your child deserves the best early in life to compete globally in their adult years. Start the race now with fun, smiles and second language fun meant to prepare them for later language learning and many benefits in between. Thu, 19 Mar 2009 20:59:53 +0000 http://www.artipot.com/articles/308160/ready-set-go-start-your-bilingual-journey-now.htm http://www.artipot.com/articles/291996/what-does-music-in-our-schools-mean-to-your-child.htm I do not recall as a teacher having anyone mention a designated Music In Our Schools month. Now that I am in the business of recording music for children, I hear about it annually. The month of March is meant to raise the awareness of the importance of music in our schools. Let us explore what the goal of MIOSM is and talk briefly about how our children can be touched and... Thu, 26 Feb 2009 20:45:58 +0000 http://www.artipot.com/articles/291996/what-does-music-in-our-schools-mean-to-your-child.htm http://www.artipot.com/articles/278641/three-things-to-do-as-you-discover-languages-with-young-children.htm Finding fun, affordable and practical things to do with young children is not always that easy. Then throw into the mix trying to incorporate other cultures and languages and the task becomes that more challenging. Uncover three easy and affordable things you can do today with your child to begin a second language journey. Thu, 05 Feb 2009 03:06:14 +0000 http://www.artipot.com/articles/278641/three-things-to-do-as-you-discover-languages-with-young-children.htm http://www.artipot.com/articles/271266/my-journey-in-a-backpack-to-the-white-house.htm Never before has this type of journey been documented. A box filled with items for Malia and Sasha Obama makes it way from South Greenwood Avenue in Chicago, Illinois to an undisclosed holding area in Washington, D.C. This box has in it a bilingual puppet that will tell us of this once in a lifetime trek to the White House as a toy for the First Family. Fri, 23 Jan 2009 00:33:18 +0000 http://www.artipot.com/articles/271266/my-journey-in-a-backpack-to-the-white-house.htm http://www.artipot.com/articles/263851/second-language-plus-child-equals-smarter-child.htm Never before has it been so evident that our young children must be bilingual if they hope to succeed at a high level in this ever shrinking world of ours. Read this practical and easy to apply view from mom, teacher and bilingual consultant Beth Butler. Thu, 08 Jan 2009 16:18:22 +0000 http://www.artipot.com/articles/263851/second-language-plus-child-equals-smarter-child.htm http://www.artipot.com/articles/260037/resolutions-for-the-new-year-from-a-toddler.htm Just in time for the New Year, this perspective from a two year old sheds humor and freshness on those resolutions we make and try to keep each year. Sat, 03 Jan 2009 01:53:00 +0000 http://www.artipot.com/articles/260037/resolutions-for-the-new-year-from-a-toddler.htm http://www.artipot.com/articles/253365/do-not-try-this-at-home.htm So many adults long to see the special young children in their lives get the best head start possible in this ever shrinking world, hoping they will have more success becoming bilingual early in life. In a humorous manner, this article explores the most common mistakes made by adults as their little ones learn a second language. Sat, 20 Dec 2008 20:55:03 +0000 http://www.artipot.com/articles/253365/do-not-try-this-at-home.htm http://www.artipot.com/articles/246736/ten-reasons-why-you-should-give-junior-the-gift-of-learning-a-second-language.htm The sooner you begin introducing a second language into the lives of your children, the sooner these children begin to acquire a lifetime of language skills. Did you know that the most recent research suggests that the ability to learn a second language is highest between birth and age five? Tue, 09 Dec 2008 17:30:24 +0000 http://www.artipot.com/articles/246736/ten-reasons-why-you-should-give-junior-the-gift-of-learning-a-second-language.htm http://www.artipot.com/articles/246428/will-my-child-learn-from-this-dvd.htm As the market for DVDs for young children continues to grow by the millions, parents and teachers remain in the dark at times about the merits of children learning with TV and DVD. Let us talk truth, sometimes painful truth, about just this! Tue, 09 Dec 2008 03:08:40 +0000 http://www.artipot.com/articles/246428/will-my-child-learn-from-this-dvd.htm http://www.artipot.com/articles/232516/world-class-education-for-our-children.htm With the election at hand and both presidential candidates speaking to the issue of education for our young children, this article puts it all in the perspective of providing a solid foundation for our future generations. Sun, 16 Nov 2008 13:17:16 +0000 http://www.artipot.com/articles/232516/world-class-education-for-our-children.htm http://www.artipot.com/articles/223974/give-the-gift-of-a-second-language-to-a-special-little-child.htm Give the gift of a new language to young children who need to succeed in this very global economy and society. Read on to find out when, why and how you should give this exceptional gift. Sat, 25 Oct 2008 00:59:07 +0000 http://www.artipot.com/articles/223974/give-the-gift-of-a-second-language-to-a-special-little-child.htm http://www.artipot.com/articles/214570/tools-to-raise-bilingual-children.htm You want your child to be prepared for this very global economy, yet struggle with the best way to bring a new language into your home and your daily routine. Read on to gather tips on how best to introduce a new language to your child. Wed, 08 Oct 2008 01:33:28 +0000 http://www.artipot.com/articles/214570/tools-to-raise-bilingual-children.htm http://www.artipot.com/articles/208964/experiential-marketing-lead-the-way-in-branding-sales.htm Many of us are desperately trying to stand out from among the crowds. We try to craftily create ads that catch the attention of our target market and beat the ads of our competitors to create better results. Read here about the leading trend in marketing called experiential marketing that engages and entertains your target audience. Fri, 26 Sep 2008 06:21:25 +0000 http://www.artipot.com/articles/208964/experiential-marketing-lead-the-way-in-branding-sales.htm http://www.artipot.com/articles/202523/four-fun-activities-for-kids-to-celebrate-hispanic-heritage-month.htm The celebration has begun! Hispanich Heritage Month runs September through October. Learn more about this month long celebration and get some cool ideas on ways to celebrate with young children. Tue, 16 Sep 2008 03:13:18 +0000 http://www.artipot.com/articles/202523/four-fun-activities-for-kids-to-celebrate-hispanic-heritage-month.htm http://www.artipot.com/articles/200478/music-in-our-classrooms-help-children-learn.htm Most of us recall some rhythmic chant or catchy song taught to us during our early years that often times was used to help us learn a concept such as the days of the week or the months of the year. There is a reason why our parents and teachers used rhythm and music to help us learn back in those days. Learn some modern facts on why this technique works generation to... Thu, 11 Sep 2008 17:59:18 +0000 http://www.artipot.com/articles/200478/music-in-our-classrooms-help-children-learn.htm http://www.artipot.com/articles/189192/teachers-lighten-up-and-laugh-more.htm We feel overwhelmed as educators each school year when we are asked to step back into our classrooms, begin the preparations for a new group of students and choose the steps we will take to bring learning into the lives of the children nervously waiting to meet us. Hoping this fun read provides us all the opportunity to lighten up and laugh more! Fri, 22 Aug 2008 07:01:42 +0000 http://www.artipot.com/articles/189192/teachers-lighten-up-and-laugh-more.htm http://www.artipot.com/articles/182689/start-the-school-year-speaking-spanish.htm Families are back-to-school shopping, children are anxiously awaiting the start of a new school year and teachers are preparing their classrooms across our country. Join me as we discuss how easily you can begin a new school year with a new commitment to speaking Spanish as a second language. Tue, 12 Aug 2008 00:53:20 +0000 http://www.artipot.com/articles/182689/start-the-school-year-speaking-spanish.htm http://www.artipot.com/articles/163308/do-you-want-your-child-to-be-a-lifetime-language-learner.htm Most parents yearn to give their children the very best during all of their lives. What some do not realize is how very important the first five years are. I hope to share some great information and tips on making the most during the early years, when language learning comes so much more easily. Sat, 05 Jul 2008 01:18:04 +0000 http://www.artipot.com/articles/163308/do-you-want-your-child-to-be-a-lifetime-language-learner.htm http://www.artipot.com/articles/148630/sprinkle-spanish-into-your-summer.htm Explore with me the various fun, easy and affordable ways you can bring Spanish as a second language into your daily routine without ever turning the TV set on! Sat, 07 Jun 2008 23:52:44 +0000 http://www.artipot.com/articles/148630/sprinkle-spanish-into-your-summer.htm http://www.artipot.com/articles/138341/five-easy-steps-to-help-your-child-prepare-for-a-global-future-even-when-you-speak-only-one-language.htm So many parents today do not feel equipped to help their children prepare for a very global future. Explore with us why you need no teaching degree nor do you need to speak a second language in order to help your young child get a jumpstart on a lifetime of language learning skills. Wed, 21 May 2008 06:44:33 +0000 http://www.artipot.com/articles/138341/five-easy-steps-to-help-your-child-prepare-for-a-global-future-even-when-you-speak-only-one-language.htm http://www.artipot.com/articles/126928/global-children-become-global-citizens.htm Savvy parents and educators of today realize the importance of being bilingual. They feel a sense of urgency to raise their own children to be aware of other cultures and languages around the world. Let us explore how easily parents can help their children gain an appreciation for a world full of diversity. Mon, 21 Apr 2008 03:06:10 +0000 http://www.artipot.com/articles/126928/global-children-become-global-citizens.htm http://www.artipot.com/articles/114324/five-top-reasons-to-start-spanish-now.htm We know it is a good idea to begin introducing a second language to our young children early in life. This article will lay out the top five reasons why you should choose Spanish as that new language today. Thu, 27 Mar 2008 00:25:00 +0000 http://www.artipot.com/articles/114324/five-top-reasons-to-start-spanish-now.htm http://www.artipot.com/articles/105867/toddlers-easily-learn-spanish-while-they-learn-english.htm It has been said time and again that it is just as easy for a young child to learn two words for the same object as it is to learn only one. This article will explore how easily little children can learn not just one, not just two, but multiple languages before the age of five. Sat, 08 Mar 2008 02:20:07 +0000 http://www.artipot.com/articles/105867/toddlers-easily-learn-spanish-while-they-learn-english.htm