Risas y Sonrisas Spanish for Kids

Do I need to speak Spanish or have experience teaching the language?

Expand No. Our curriculum provides step-by-step lesson plans, ready-to-use materials, audio, videos, games, and teacher support, giving non-native speakers everything they need to successfully teach elementary Spanish.

How is Risas y Sonrisas different?

Expand The program has been developed through decades of classroom experience and feedback from teachers, students, and parents. There is no need to print or piece together materials from multiple sources. Our multisensory approach combines colorful printed materials and online activities with music, games, visual aids, conversation practice, and stories.

Are the materials grade-level specific?

Expand No. Language is acquired through meaningful exposure rather than age alone. Younger children are just as capable of learning new vocabulary and phrases as older students. The main difference is that emerging readers have not yet developed reading skills and often have shorter attention spans. The curriculum is rich in content and designed to grow with students.

How does the program work for districts, private schools, virtual instructors, and homeschool families?

Expand The core curriculum is the same for everyone. School packages include larger-format and higher-quantity printed materials than homeschool packages. Both include teacher access to the Online Program, where additional individual student logins can be added. Schools also have the option to create generic class logins.

What if I need help getting started?

Expand We're here to help every step of the way. We provide onboarding resources, training videos, live webinars, responsive customer support, and professional development for schools and districts.