Spanish for Little Learners
Mini Toledo is our specialized immersive Spanish program for babies and young children ages 0–8. Using proven play-based methods — songs, stories, movement, and games — children absorb Spanish naturally and joyfully, building a bilingual foundation that lasts a lifetime. Inspired by the world's leading children's language schools, our program is adapted for the DMV community by certified native instructors.
Ages 0–8
Little Learners
Online & In-Person
Format
Private or Group
Max 6 Kids
Program Levels by Age
Little Stars
First words through songs, rhymes, and sensory play. Parent participation welcome.
- Songs & nursery rhymes
- Sensory activities
- Colors and animals
- Parent-baby bonding
Mini Toledo
Vocabulary through interactive play, flashcards, and storytelling.
- Colors, numbers & shapes
- Animals & food vocabulary
- Simple greetings
- Group play activities
Spanish Explorers
Structured classes combining play with early reading and conversation skills.
- Conversational Spanish
- Stories & creative writing
- Songs & performance
- Transition to A1 level
What Your Child Will Learn
- Recognize and say colors, numbers 1–20, and basic shapes in Spanish
- Name animals, family members, body parts, and common objects
- Understand and use simple greetings: hola, adiós, buenos días, gracias
- Sing Spanish songs and recite nursery rhymes with correct pronunciation
- Follow simple instructions in Spanish: siéntate, ven aquí, escucha
- Identify and express basic emotions in Spanish: feliz, triste, enojado
- Build vocabulary through play, stories, and interactive games
- Develop phonological awareness and native-like accent from an early age
Topics Covered
Songs & Rhymes
Classic Spanish nursery rhymes, action songs, and musical games that make vocabulary stick
Stories & Storytelling
Age-appropriate picture books and interactive stories read by native teachers
Art & Crafts in Spanish
Creative activities where children learn vocabulary through hands-on projects
Play-Based Games
Vocabulary games, flashcard activities, and movement games that reinforce learning
Body & Movement
Body parts, actions, and expressions learned through dance and TPR (Total Physical Response)
Food & Daily Life
Fruits, vegetables, and mealtime vocabulary — connecting Spanish to everyday moments
Prerequisites
None — Mini Toledo is designed for children with zero Spanish exposure. Parents are welcome and encouraged to join Little Stars sessions (Ages 0–3) to reinforce learning at home.
Max 6 children per group
Available Formats
- Online – Private (parent + child, 1-on-1)
- Online – Group (max 6 kids)
- In-Person – Private (parent + child)
- In-Person – Group (max 6 kids)
* Little Stars (Ages 0–3): parent participation recommended
Next Steps After Mini Toledo
Mini Toledo graduates are ready to start the CEFR A1 level at around age 6–8.