30+ Spanish Tech Vocabulary Your Middle Schooler Already Uses
Your middle schooler lives in a digital world—chatting, gaming, posting, and streaming daily. But if you’ve ever thought, “How can I make Spanish relevant to that world?” you’re not alone. Many parents feel their child loses interest when Spanish feels disconnected from real life. The good news? You can turn everyday screen time into learning time with Spanish tech vocabulary. Teaching...Read More
40 Spanish Playtime Vocabulary Words: Make Learning a Game
If your preschooler can sing every word of their favorite song, they can learn Spanish too—especially when learning feels like play. For busy parents like you, it can feel overwhelming to fit Spanish practice into everyday life. However, the secret is simpler than you think: the best time to teach Spanish is during the moments you’re already spending together. This list of Spanish...Read More
Celebrate Día de los Muertos: 20 Cultural Vocabulary Words + Activity for Kids
Sugar skulls, candles, and colorful flowers—Día de los Muertos (Day of the Dead) is one of Latin America’s most vibrant traditions. But beyond its beautiful decorations, this celebration offers families a unique way to learn Spanish through culture. For parents teaching a middle schooler who’s just beginning their Spanish journey, combining cultural learning with language is the perfect...Read More
How to Make Spanish Family Time Fun: 15 Food & Drink Words + a Recipe
If your child lights up at taco night but sighs at Spanish homework, it’s time to bring language learning to the table—literally! For middle school beginners who have never taken Spanish before, learning through Spanish food vocabulary offers an easy win. Every meal becomes a mini lesson, every recipe a cultural adventure. Spanish food vocabulary is especially powerful because it...Read More
Create Your Own Calavera Story: A Halloween Writing Activity in Spanish
Have you ever seen a sugar skull and wondered what it really means? In Mexico, these colorful symbols aren’t meant to be scary. They’re meant to celebrate life. And behind the bright colors and big smiles of these calaveras (skulls) lies a beautiful tradition that can help your child fall in love with Spanish. This Halloween, instead of another worksheet or grammar drill, try something...Read More
Haunted Places in Latin America: Learn Geography with a Ghostly Twist
What if you could take your child on a thrilling trip through Latin America without leaving your living room? October is the perfect time to mix geography, history, and a little bit of mystery. In today’s adventure, we’re exploring five haunted places that teach fascinating stories about Latin American culture and a few spooky Spanish words. According to a 2024 study, 68% of parents say...Read More
The Magical World of the Amazon: Learning Spanish Through Nature
Have you ever noticed how little ones light up when they spot a frog or hear the chirp of a bird? Nature captures their imagination, and that makes it the perfect classroom. When you bring the rainforest into your preschooler’s world, every leaf, sound, and creature becomes a chance to explore Spanish in a joyful, hands-on way. You don’t need to travel to South America to introduce your...Read More
Fiestas and Fun: Celebrate Latin American Holidays with Preschoolers
If you’ve ever seen your little ones’ eyes light up during a birthday party, you already know the power of celebration. For preschoolers, every balloon, song, and colorful decoration is an opportunity to learn—and when you bring in Latin American traditions, you’re adding a joyful layer of language and culture that will stay with them for years to come. Learning Spanish doesn’t have to...Read More
Colors of the Andes: Describe Nature Like a Native Speaker
Learn how to capture the beauty of mountains, lakes, and llamas in Spanish. Imagine standing at the edge of Lake Titicaca, watching the sunlight paint the peaks of the Andes in shades of gold and rose. You want to describe what you see, but suddenly English feels too plain, and your Spanish vocabulary feels too small. If you’ve ever wished you could describe the world in Spanish with the...Read More