Advanced Spanish for Preschoolers: What to Teach After Colors, Numbers, and Animals
You’ve made it through the first big wins. Your preschooler can proudly name every color, count to ten (maybe even twenty), and point to animals with Spanish names like perro, gato, and elefante. You’ve done the songs, the flashcards, the memory games. But now you’re at that stage where things feel…stuck. So, after colors, numbers, and animals, what do you teach? How do you keep...Read More
From Songs to Sentences: The Spanish Activities That Still Work at the Next Level
When my daughter started forming full sentences in Spanish, I was over the moon, but also a little unsure what to do next. She had mastered colors, numbers, and animals, and could sing every Spanish song we’d played on repeat for months. But I started to wonder: Now what? If you’re in the same spot, wondering how to build on the progress your preschooler has made, you’re not...Read More
25 Spanish Phrases Every Middle Schooler Should Know Before a Family Visit
Imagine your child walking into a room full of cousins, aunts, and grandparents who all speak Spanish. Everyone smiles, hugs are exchanged, and the hard part comes: speaking. For many middle schoolers just starting out, the idea of using Spanish during a family visit feels overwhelming. They might know a few words from an app or classroom, but they’re not sure what to say, how to say it, or...Read More
Advanced Spanish for Preschoolers: What to Teach Next
You’ve done the hard part—your preschooler knows some Spanish. They recognize colors, greet their teacher with “hola,” and maybe even count to ten. But now you’re wondering what’s next. How do you keep their momentum going when flashcards and beginner videos no longer feel challenging? That’s where advanced Spanish for preschoolers comes in. And no, it doesn’t mean grammar drills or...Read More
Spanish Fluency for Kids Begins at Home: 7 Easy Habits That Help Your Child Speak Sooner
If you’re like many parents of preschoolers, you’ve probably wondered: How can I help my child become fluent in Spanish if we don’t speak it at home? The good news is that you don’t need to be fluent yourself, and you don’t need to add hours of extra work to your schedule. In fact, Spanish fluency for kids starts in the most natural place of all—your home. Join 559 million people on...Read More
Is Spanish Immersion for Preschoolers Worth It? These 5 Benefits Say Yes
If you’re the parent of a preschooler, you already know these years are filled with questions. You’re constantly wondering how to make the most of this critical stage in your child’s development. And when it comes to learning a second language, you might be asking: Is Spanish immersion for preschoolers really worth it? The answer is a clear yes. Join 559 million people on the planet who...Read More
Fun Spanish Practice Ideas for Families with One Fluent Speaker (or None!)
Whether your Spanish is rusty or nonexistent, you can help your child practice. Here’s how: If your child is learning Spanish and you’re wondering how to help when you don’t speak the language yourself, you’re not alone. So many moms feel stuck. You want to support your child, especially if they’re working toward fluency to connect with family, but you’re not sure how to be...Read More
Why 2-on-1 Spanish Classes Work Better for Beginners (Especially Middle Schoolers)
Want your child to speak more and stress less? Give them a partner. If your middle schooler is just starting to learn Spanish, chances are you’re looking for a program that actually works, something more interactive than an app, more engaging than worksheets, and more effective than sitting quietly in a classroom. You want to see your child use Spanish, not just study it. That’s...Read More
From YouTube to Fluent: How to Use Media to Boost Your Child’s Spanish at Home
The right Spanish videos can turn screen time into practice time. If you’ve ever found yourself wondering how to sneak in more Spanish practice between lessons, without another worksheet or flashcard, there’s good news. That screen time your middle schooler loves? It can actually work for you. With the right media, your child can be soaking up Spanish vocabulary, grammar, and...Read More