Song School Spanish is a Spanish curriculum for kids in kindergarten to third grade. It uses songs and activities to teach basic vocabulary and phrases, making it easy for families to learn together.
Research from the National Home Education Research Institute (NHERI) shows that homeschooled students typically score 15 to 25 percentile points higher than public school students on standardized academic achievement tests. Most homeschool families report completing core academic subjects in 3-4 hours per day for elementary students, compared to the 6-7 hours typical of traditional schools, due to the one-on-one instruction and absence of classroom management overhead (NHERI, 2024).
What is song school Spanish?
Song School Spanish is a fun Spanish program for young kids, created by Classical Academic Press, the same folks who made Song School Latin. It's for kids in kindergarten through third grade. With catchy songs, chants, and hands-on activities, it introduces Spanish vocabulary and simple phrases. Each level lasts about 31 weeks, with 1.5 to 2 hours of lessons each week. You don't need to know Spanish to teach it; a video from a native teacher guides you through.
What the program includes
The complete program comes with a student workbook filled with illustrations and activities, a guide for parents, video lessons (on DVD or streaming), vocabulary flashcards, and audio CDs with songs. Book 1 teaches over 100 words through 30 lessons, featuring 42 songs and chants. Book 2 reviews the first book, adds over 100 new words, and starts light grammar lessons with 100+ reproducible activities. Topics cover greetings, family, animals, colors, numbers, and more.
Teaching approach
Song School Spanish uses a multisensory teaching method. The fun songs and chants help kids learn vocabulary in context, not just through boring drills. The video lessons feature a native Spanish-speaking teacher (maestra) to guide you, so even if you don’t speak Spanish, you can teach confidently. This approach focuses on vocabulary for young learners rather than strict grammar rules. Activities include handwriting, coloring, games, and hands-on projects that kids love.
What families should know
Song School Spanish is a great way to gently introduce young kids to Spanish. It helps build a positive attitude towards learning a new language and teaches a solid vocabulary through fun songs. However, if your goal is conversational fluency, you'll need to continue with Spanish for Children after finishing these books. Parents need to be involved; this program isn’t meant for kids to do alone. Some families feel it lacks cultural content, focusing mainly on language mechanics.
The bottom line
Song School Spanish does exactly what it promises: it teaches Spanish through catchy songs for young learners. Classical Academic Press has made it easy and professional, making early language learning manageable for any homeschool family, no matter your background. While it won’t make fluent speakers by itself, it lays a strong vocabulary foundation and sparks excitement for learning Spanish. For families looking to introduce a second language, it’s a solid and affordable starting point.
