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 for Fall 2024 Will Open in July
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).
-Tuesdays at 5:00 p.m. EST*, meets once-a-week on Zoom / *UPDATE Winter 2024 to accommodate current students
Singing Scribblers Beats & Books Class
recommended for ages 6 - 10; 8 - 10 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
-Tuesdays and Thursdays at 5:00 p.m. EST, Leap Frog Style, meets twice-a-week on Zoom
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
-Tuesdays and Thursdays at 6:00 p.m. EST, Leap Frog Style, meets twice-a-week on Zoom
All class times listed are for Eastern Standard Time (EST).
Registration for fall 2024 will open in July; summer classes are full
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, join the waiting list here.
See prices for all sessions and online classes here. Payment due at registration.
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"
recommended for students in the pre-K classes; space for no more than a dozen students
Thursdays at 1pm
DPCC students can enroll in an extra hour of extended fun with Sra. Baskett at DPCC after the school day on Thursdays. A small group of students (no more than a dozen) will enjoy art, music, and play while immersed in the Spanish language. Recommended for students in the 4-year-old classes (younger siblings or three-year-olds who are independent in the bathroom may possibly enroll with permission). Contact Sra. Baskett to find out about availability.
Spanish Immersion Summer Camp, June 2024, In-person
"3, 2, 1 ¡Despegue!"
For the week of June 10 - 14, from 9am to 2pm, Spring Into Spanish will have a Spanish immersion summer camp, located at Decatur Presbyterian Children's Community. A small group of campers (no more than a dozen) will enjoy art, music, and play while immersed in the Spanish language. Recommended for ages 4 - 10. $350 for the week; second sibling $245. Registration opens to current students February 22; if space allows registration will open to the public early March. Read more here.
Calendar for 2023 - 2024
Fall 2023 "En casa" Online Classes
September 5 - November 16
10 weeks, no classes September 19 - 21
Tues & Thurs afternoons
-registration opens July 27
-enroll by August 10 to receive 15% off the cost
Winter 2024 "Por la plaza" Online Classes
January 9 - March 21
10 weeks, no classes February 13 - 15
Tues & Thurs afternoons
-registration opens November 9
-enroll by December 7 to receive 15% off the cost
-registration for winter is due by January 2
Spring 2024 "A ver el mundo" Online Classes
April 9 - May 9
5 weeks, Tues & Thurs afternoons
-registration opens February 22
-enroll by March 7 to receive 15% off the cost
-registration for spring is due by March 28
Summer 2024 "3, 2, 1 ¡Despegue!" Camp
June 10 - 14
1 week, 9am - 2pm Mon through Fri
-registration opens in February
-immersion in-person camp
-cost is $350; second sibling $245
click here for a printable/downloadable calendar of online group classes
