Reviews of Jody's Live Performances, CD & Spanish Classes
Media ReviewsSUN SENTINEL, “Spanish Taught with Song, Games,” April 7, 2006. Read It SUN-SENTINEL, “Hitting the Right Key, Sing Your Way to Spanish CD is a hit with language teachers and students,” March 8, 2006. Read It THE MIAMI HERALD, "ESPAÑOL MADE FUN," November 6, 2005. Read It THE MIAMI HERALD, “Teacher Uses Bilingual Lyrics as Learning Tool," March 13, 2005. Read It SOUTH FLORIDA PARENTING, "with the kids BILINGUAL," October, 2006. Read It THE MIAMI HERALD, "Libraries Celebrate Hispanic Heritage," Sep. 30, 2007. Read It Performance Reviews"Jody uses a wonderful interactive style that engages the children in the activity of learning. She is both entertaining and educational, qualities that we look for when booking shows for our SEAS and Smart State Matinee Programs. I think that Jody brings a unique product to our community and we will be considering "Sing Your Way to Spanish" for our next booking season." "You were wonderful! Our students, staff, faculty and administration all loved the songs! We can't wait to have you back! "Excellent. Kids were engaged-lots of energy! Songs were fun and catchy (kids are still singing the "qué quién dónde..." song. I wouldn't change a thing - great job!" "The show was excellent. I liked the fact that the students had a chance to move, sing, and read the signs. Students were also introduced to some conversational Spanish and Hispanic culture." "It was great for the primary grades! The props were great! It was good that you involved the students a great deal!" "Fantastic - the audience was captivated." "It was enthusiastic and appropriate to the age and the level of understanding in Spanish. The students enjoyed it very much and participated with enthusiasm."
"Jody's
show is great. A wonderful introduction to learning a
new language! Jody herself is a dynamic performer and her presentation
is lively, colorful and diverse. Jody has a well planned show and
the time length is perfect for our group (age range 18 months -
7 years)."
-- Henrietta
Berns, in charge of children's story time
Borders
Books, Plantation, Florida
"Excellent!
I would like to see (this show) at the summer library program for
ALL branches." "Entertaining,
Professional and Educational!" "I thought
it was very age appropriate for Pre-kindergarten and Kindergarten
children– The interaction with the children really
held their attention. Both the children and teachers really enjoyed
it. I would be interested in a future show." "You did
a great job of entertaining and teaching the children. You had their
attention and kept it the entire time." "Excellent. The children enjoyed it." "Excellent.
Absolutely excellent. You engage the little ones in a way that elicits
cooperation and participation. I found the music particularly catchy
and memorable. Your use of musical instruments with the children
endear them to the music. I can’t think of one thing I would change!"
CD Reviews" I just wanted to send you an email thanking you for your cd. My kids love it!! As soon as I turned it on the first time their eyes got wide and they ran over to the cd player. And when they listen, they're really concentrating on what you're going to say next, it's amazing. I wish you had more cds. I was in the first session of the VPK conference (I was the only one who actually didn't speak Spanish) and I'm so happy I took your class! Thank you again, "‘Sing
Your Way to Spanish with Jody’ brings education and entertainment
for all ages that want to learn Spanish having fun. For someone
who doesn’t have children, I was feeling joyful by the sounds and
the wonderment of Jody’s voice and the children singing. Hats off
to you, Jody; you have a special gift of knowledge, talent
and delivery." "¡Fantástico!
My students and I love it! The children love hearing other children’s
voices too. I love the English so that the children know what they
are saying. I must have this this CD for my primary curriculum.
I have been using a cassette, but that music is “dead”
compared to yours. Another plus are your instrumentals – I
call it 'DISNEY' quality." "The CD is fantastic! I use it all the time." "Thanks again Jody for this wonderful cd! I will continue restocking my cd collection once our class cd wears out due to our daily use of the music. My kids (students) love the music and request it almost everyday. The parents began asking me for the music information after their children started singing your songs at home. I teach 500+ children (grades K-5th) in Livingston Parish and can I tell you, it has benn a JOY teaching the children Spanish. I enjoy singing and dramatizing the lessons or songs. It makes our Spanish class come alive when I turn on the cd player or give them pretend microphones. They have no idea how much they are learning because they are having so much FUN with the music itself. Say a little prayer, I purchased a guitar." "Play
learning and fun best describes Sing Your Way to Spanish with
Jody. Tunes that are familiar to children and adults and newly
composed lyrics, music and "catchy" rhythms make Spanish
learning easily accessible. "Fun" best describes how familiar
concepts bring reality to language learning - like songs about:
"Hello, Goodbye," "Counting to Ten," "What
is your name?" to cite a few. Jody's own language learning
background, testing out each song with children both bilingual and
monolingual makes this a rich resource for early childhood teachers,
and parents with young children. I can imagine children testing
out their newly found knowledge of Spanish with their own classmates,
their families and neighbors. I look forward to the next Volume
in this creatively conceptualized way of teaching and learning a
language!" I want you
to know that my kids love your CD. We have been singing "Cuántos
Años Tienes" all day. They love love love it! In my
head I sing your songs … when I'm with them, when I'm not
with them …all day long! Whatever you're doing is working!! I have your
CD and I just had to write and tell you that my granddaughter, Olivia,
who is almost 5, absolutely loves it!! I wanted her to leave it
at my house so when she came over, she'd have it to listen to --
well such tears -- I let her take it home!! It's
just great! "Let's have Jody take us home." (The way 2-year-old Zachary asks his parents in the car to put on the CD Sing Your Way to Spanish with Jody) "Thank you for making car rides fun." "Can you visit us and bring your guitar?" "I sure do enjoy the songs, instrumentation, and the clarity of the Spanish pronunciations."
Spanish Class Reviews“I absolutely
love your class. Your teaching syle is something to marvel about
-- Briana enjoys music and singing as well as crafts –
she loves it! As a mom, it’s so nice to see your child enjoy
something, have fun and really learn! Thank you Jody!” "We think
the class is awesome. Your songs are so fun and catchy. My children
want to listen to them daily. You are doing a terrific job. I can’t
wait to see your class go 'national'! I think it is phenomenal!
Keep up the good work and thank you for giving yourself so unselfishly
to the children. They love you for it!” “We
find the music extremely effective for learning Spanish. My daughter
loves it all. She can’t wait to go to your class. In fact,
she wishes she could go more often. Is
today Spanish?
I want to go to Spanish!” The games and activities
are creative, fun and educational. They don’t even know they
are learning!” |
