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Recently a teacher wrote to ask if Calico Spanish would be a good fit in a program that only sees students once a week for Spanish classes. Ideally, students would have language classes three times a week, but it’s common for elementary schools to schedule once or twice a week Spanish classes with students. How […]

Take Spanish on Summer Vacation + FREEBIES Y’all, it is finally summer vacation. Our kids deserve a summer filled with fun activities like going to the pool, selling lemonade on the front lawn, visiting cool museums, and maybe taking a trip somewhere fun (and so do we!). What else do they deserve? A chance to […]

Spring = Spanish class outside! Looking for spring activities for your Spanish class? We’ve got you! It’ss hard to believe that the end of the school year is fast approaching! But spring has sprung, and the excitement of summer is just around the corner. As I get ready to execute the final weeks, I have […]

At Calico Spanish, we started with dreaming of creating the best Spanish songs for kids. In 2009, our YouTube channel was born in 2009. Our original videos capped at a measly 7,000 views- compare that to the 120+ million views that Susan Boyle’s Britain’s Got Talent audition received! Everyone has to start somewhere, right? Fast […]

It’s beginning to look a lot like WINTER! Whether you’ve seen your first feet of snow or have yet to experience the wonder of those white flakes falling where you are, there’s no denying that winter can bring some serious fun and celebration! As we see the Christmas lights twinkling down the streets and think about […]

10 Reasons Children Should Learn Spanish In the technology-enhanced reality of today, let’s ask a question: Is learning Spanish really a big deal? Here at Calico Spanish, we would like to answer with a different question: What does the future hold for the children you know and love? The answer, of course, is a resounding […]

Many schools and homeschools are out for the summer, and for many families, that means your kids’ interaction with Spanish is dropping, too. What can you do to keep the Spanish learning going this summer in ways that are fun and can actually promote children’s language skills? Read on for our expert advice! Summer Spanish […]

If you’re looking to improve your Spanish (or at least maintain it), summer is a great time to do it! You know the old adage, “If you don’t use it, you lose it.” Let us help you figure out fun ways to use your Spanish and improve it this season. – Follow us on Twitter […]

Hey Spanish learners and teachers, it’s almost Mother’s Day in the U.S.! Celebrate the important people in your learner’s family! In previous years, we have offered a free Mother’s Day Spanish printable to help your learners celebrate their moms and abuelas and what makes them special. We know that family dynamics change from child to […]

Engage your learners with a Word of the Week today! – Follow us on Twitter – On social media, we’ve been posting a brand-new resource: Word of the Week! Teachers in our Teacher Team group on Facebook (which our members should definitely join) suggested we give our subscribers a template to create their own Word of the Week […]