Spanish Classes for Children
Established in 2008, Spring Into Spanish offers fun, immersion-style language lessons for children, taught by Miche Baskett with 20+ years experience. From beginners to bilinguals, we all love Spring Into Spanish! We'll sing, play, read, laugh, create, build confidence, and grow brain power all while having a blast! Activities to do at home between the lessons support families who want to make Spanish a part of their everyday lives, or for homeschooling families who want to dedicate more time to Spanish learning. The literature-based curriculum is abundant with examples of the Spanish language from many countries and the lessons are designed to be both challenging and encouraging to a range of Spanish abilities. Small class-sizes keep students engaged. Online options make it possible to join our language learning community from anywhere in the world and from the convenience of home!
Registration is closed for Fall 2024 classes and "Club at DPCC"
contact Sra. Baskett for possible late joining
30% discount for siblings
small groups
2 times per week online option for twice the fun
full immersion
Online Group Classes Offered
Small Talkers Tunes & Tales Class
recommended for ages 4 - 8; 6 - 8 students in a group
Students use Spanish in conversation, sing, and listen to stories to build and solidify their foundation in verbal communication. Try “Leap Frog Style” for two times the fun! Classes last 40 minutes. Supplies needed: a device to access Zoom, optional- a maraca or small musical instrument of choice (can be home-made).
Singing Scribblers Beats & Books Class
recommended for ages 6 - 10; 6 - 8 students in a group
Students with reading and writing skills in English, start learning to read and write in Spanish, while developing their knowledge of Spanish vocabulary and practicing conversational Spanish. “Leap Frog Style” class meets twice a week for two times the fun and lots of extra conversation! Classes last 45 minutes. Supplies needed: a device to access Zoom, pencil, paper, crayons, glue stick, scissors, and the ability to print handouts is preferable.
-Tuesdays at 5:00 p.m. EST, meets once-a-week on Zoom, $220
-Tuesdays and Thursdays at 5:00 p.m. EST, Leap Frog Style, meets twice-a-week on Zoom, $400
Budding Writers Rhythms & Rhymes Class
recommended for ages 8 - 12; 4 - 6 students in a group
Students who have previous experience with Spanish practice fluency in speaking, reading, and writing, learning to communicate in the past, present, and future. Strong reading/writing skills in English needed, as well as a solid foundation of Spanish vocabulary. "Leap Frog Style" meets twice a week for more practice. Classes last 50 minutes. Supplies needed: a device to access Zoom, pencil, paper, crayons, glue stick, scissors, and the ability to print handouts is preferable.
-Tuesdays at 6:00 p.m. EST, meets once-a-week on Zoom, $250
-Tuesdays and Thursdays at 6:00 p.m. EST, Leap Frog Style, meets twice-a-week on Zoom, $460
All class times listed are for Eastern Standard Time (EST).
Registration is currently closed for fall 2024 online classes; registration for spring will open in November.
Want to put together a group of students for a class at a different time than those offered? Are you interested in a different class time than those offered for an individual student or family? Fill out this form to indicate your interest. If the class time of your choice does not appear on the registration page, it may be full or not available for registration; you can join the waiting list here.
Payment is due at registration; contact Sra. Baskett if you need to pay in installments. There is no refund for missed classes.
Printable calendar, classes, and cost of online classes for 2024-25
Individual Classes Offered Online
Group classes are motivating and fun, but time spent one-on-one with Sra. Baskett can also be very enjoyable. In group classes, students learn from each other and practice Spanish with their peers. In an individual class, the student can progress at their own speed. Most students do very well in small group classes, however, for students interested in private instruction, you can can register for an individual class. The one-on-one option is offered to any student, ages 4 to 12. The lessons are conducted online via Zoom, meet once-a-week, last thirty minutes, and will follow the Spring Into Spanish curriculum and calendar. Contact Sra. Baskett to find out about availability. Enroll in a ten-week session for $350.
Tutoring Online
Though group classes are more economical for the family and very motivating for the student, some families prefer one-on-one instruction. In this case, I recommend the Individual Classes that follow the Spring Into Spanish curriculum and calendar. However, for families seeking individualized and customized tutoring, contact Sra. Baskett to find out about availability. Tutoring is $40 for 30 minutes.
DPCC "Club de Español" during the school year
Wednesdays at 1pm for 3-5 year olds
Wednesdays at 2pm for Kindergarten
DPCC students can enroll in an extra hour of extended fun with Sra. Baskett at DPCC after the school day on Wednesdays. A small group of students (about a dozen) will enjoy art, music, and play while immersed in the Spanish language with Sra. Baskett and DPCC teacher Claudia Hernandez. 3-5 year-olds have Club from 1-2pm; Kindergarten has Club from 2-3pm. Contact Sra. Baskett with questions or to join.
DPCC "Club de Español" during Sunshine Summer
recommended for rising pre-K to graduated K; space for about a dozen students
Monday through Friday at 1pm; next summer's date TBD
Sunshine Summer campers can enroll in an extra hour of extended fun with Sra. Baskett at DPCC after the camp day. A small group of students (about a dozen) will enjoy art, music, and play while immersed in the Spanish language with Sra. Basket and DPCC teacher Claudia Hernandez. Recommended for ages four and up (younger siblings or three-year-olds may possibly enroll with permission).
Spanish Immersion Summer Camp, June 2025, In-person
The 2nd week of June, Spring Into Spanish will offer a Spanish immersion summer camp, located at Decatur Presbyterian Children's Community. A small group of campers (about a dozen) will enjoy art, music, and play while immersed in the Spanish language with Sra. Baskett and DPCC teacher Claudia Hernandez. Recommended for ages 4 - 10. The past two years, this camp has filled with Spring Into Spanish students before opening to the public. If interested in this camp, it is recommended to take online classes with Spring Into Spanish or attend "Club de Español" at DPCC the year ahead in order to get priority registration.
Calendar for 2024 - 2025
Fall 2024 "¡Vamos a la fiesta!" Online Classes
September 3 - November 14
10 weeks, no classes September 24 & 26
Tues & Thurs afternoons
-registration opens July 25
-enroll for the session or for the full year
Winter 2025 "Nos vamos de safari" Online Classes
January 14 - March 27
10 weeks, no classes February 18 & 20
Tues & Thurs afternoons
-registration opens November 7
Summer 2025 "Caminando por la selva" Camp
June 9 - 13
Save the Date!
1 week, 9am - 2pm Mon through Fri
-immersion in-person camp, rainforest theme
-registration opens in February to current students and "Club" participants
click here for a printable/downloadable calendar of online group classes