How to Teach Spanish to Young Kids Even If You Don’t Speak It

Simple strategies and joyful tools for raising bilingual children at home

Have you ever dreamed of raising a bilingual child but thought, “I can’t do it, I don’t even speak Spanish!”?
The good news: you absolutely can. Even if you're starting from zero, it’s possible to introduce Spanish to your child in a fun, natural way, and learn together along the journey.

In this blog, we’ll show you how to make Spanish part of your daily routine using simple, engaging strategies and our two activity books that are specially designed for non-Spanish speaking families.

Why Teach Spanish at a Young Age?

Young children (especially between ages 3–7) are like little language sponges. They absorb sounds, patterns, and vocabulary effortlessly—especially when it’s introduced through play, music, and movement.

Teaching your child Spanish early:

• Boosts cognitive development

• Enhances social and cultural awareness

• Lays the foundation for future fluency

• Builds confidence and curiosity

And guess what? You don’t need to be fluent to offer these benefits.

Here we share our lates resource for parents raising bilingual children: 

Bilingual Roots Ebook, transform language into an emotional and cultural bridge in your home - English 

Raíces Bilingües ebook, transforma el idioma en un puente emocional y cultural en tu hogar. - Español 

Step 1: Learn Together — It’s More Powerful Than You Think

When children see a parent or caregiver learning with them, it becomes a shared experience. It’s okay to mispronounce, laugh, or check the answer in the book—it teaches resilience and joy in learning.

Start with the basics:

• Greetings: “Hola”, “Adiós”, “Gracias”

• Emotions: “Estoy feliz”, “Estoy cansado”

• Numbers, colours, and fruits

Our books guide you step-by-step—no previous knowledge needed.

Step 2: Use Bilingual Resources Made for Beginners

Our two activity books are designed specifically for families like yours:

Play with Vowels, Colours and More in Spanish

• Ages 3–7

• Learn vowels, greetings, emotions, colours, fruits

• Includes tracing, colouring, and vocabulary games

• Visual, intuitive and parent-friendly

Fun Math in Spanish

• Introduces early math skills in Spanish (numbers, shapes, comparing, patterns)

• Reinforces both logic and language in one go

• No Spanish required to follow the instructions

Explore and shop our books here

Step 3: Keep It Simple and Consistent

You don’t need a full curriculum. Just 10–15 minutes a day can build real momentum. Try this simple weekly rhythm:

• Monday: Learn new words with your book

• Tuesday: Watch a Spanish video/song

• Wednesday: Practice with a game or colouring activity

• Thursday: Use Spanish words during snack or playtime

• Friday: Review + celebrate progress!

You're Not Just Teaching Spanish—You're Growing Together

Raising bilingual children isn’t about perfection—it’s about connection.
Your child will remember the songs, the laughter, the moments spent learning together much more than the accent or the grammar.

Let go of the fear, start with joy, and use tools that support you along the way.

Ready to Start?

Give your child the gift of bilingualism—no Spanish required!
👉 Get your first activity book today
👉 Explore our full collection of Spanish learning tools

Let’s make learning Spanish simple, fun, and full of love