Spanish Music & Movement
The class we use with our smallest learners, the wiggly ones who need a very active class. It is only for the very youngest students, so it sits just before the four levels of our learning pathway, and it is taught in private online classes.
Watch a preview
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What your child learns
In this class we practice Spanish in a fun and interactive way using instruments and easy to find materials around your home to bring Spanish to life full of movement and song! Every activity gives your child something to sing, shake, stretch or show.
Sing, dance and play instruments from the very first minute
Use things you already own (a scarf, play dough, tapping sticks, a kitchen spoon) to connect an action to its meaning
Practice one theme song all month, so the vocabulary really sticks
Hunt around the house for objects that match the day's words and show them to the class
Move between activities built for different learning styles, so nobody is asked to sit still for long
Play a review game together before we sing goodbye
What a session looks like
Little ones settle fastest when they know what is coming next. Every session follows the same rhythm, so your child can predict the whole class by their second or third week.
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A greeting song for each student
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A warm-up song: the alphabet, numbers or colors
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Talk about the weather, colors or letters together
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Get today's materials ready (play dough, crayons, sticks, spoons)
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Sing the song of the month
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Introduce the new words
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Find something at home that matches each new word
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Practice with a scarf, play dough, tapping sticks and instruments
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Sing the song again, now with the new words
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Play the review game
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Sharing time
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Sing goodbye
Sent home after every class
The song link. The month's theme song, so you can play it in the car and at breakfast.
A printable PDF of the lyrics, to sing along with at home between classes.
A Kahoot! game link. A quick, playful review your child will ask to do twice.
A printable worksheet covering every skill from that week's class.
Class materials
- Printable PDF provided each week
- Crayons or markers
- Play dough
- Play scarf (or towel)
- Tapping sticks or kitchen spoons
- Shaker (maraca, bottle with rice)
Not all materials will be used in each Spanish music and movement class. Please have these materials ready so we are able to use them uniquely in each class based on your little one's interests!
Themes we cover in the year
Each theme below is built around one song. Open one to see the Spanish and English word pairs your child practices.
Caminando, Caminando: Spanish movement song (walking)
- Caminando, Brincar (walking, jump)
- Corre, Para (Run, Stop)
- Puntillas, saltar (tip toes, jump)
- Nadar, dormir (swim, sleep)
Sí Estás Feliz: Spanish music and movement for kids
- Feliz, aplaude (happy, clap)
- De malas, zapatea (sad, stomp)
- Miedo, di …. , oh no, hello, bye (scared, say….,oh no, hola, adios)
- Sueño, Dormir (tired, sleep)
Hojas, Hojas: Spanish fall themed movement song
- otoño, hojas (fall, leaves)
- árbol, se caen (tree, fall down)
- café, anaranjado (brown, orange)
- amarillo, morado (purple, yellow)
- rojo, verde (red, green)
Yo Soy un Pavo: Spanish Thanksgiving music for kids
- Yo soy, pavo (I am, turkey)
- grande, gordo (big, fat)
- pico, alas, cola (beak, wings, tail)
- listo, día de gracias (ready, Thanksgiving)
Estrellita ¿Dónde estás?: Classic Spanish song for little ones
- Luna, Estrellita (moon, little star)
- me pregunto, ¿Qué? (I wonder, where are you?)
- cielo, mar (sky, sea)
- diamante, estrella (diamond, star)
Si Estas Feliz: Spanish version of If You're Happy and You Know It
- Feliz, aplaude (happy, clap)
- De malas, zapatea (sad, stomp)
- Miedo, di …. , oh no, hello, bye (scared, say….,oh no, hola, adios)
- Sueño, Dormir (tired, sleep)
Cabeza, Hombros, Rodillas, Pies: Spanish Head Shoulders Knees and Toes
- cabeza, hombros (head, shoulders)
- rodillas, pies (knees, feet)
- ojos, orejas (eyes, ears)
- boca, nariz (mouth, nose)
Somos los dinosaurios Spanish (We are the dinosaurs)
- dinosaurios, marchar (dinosaurs, march)
- parar, comer (stop, eat)
- descansar, nido (rest, nest)
- el mundo, plano (earth, flat)
Abre Cierra (Open and Shut)
- Abre, Cierra (open, shut)
- Grande, Pequeño (big, small)
- Fuerte, Silencioso (loud, quiet)
- Rápido, Lento (fast, slow)
La Araña Pequeñita - Spanish Itsy Bitsy Spider for kids
- Araña, Pequeñita (spider, tiny)
- Subió, Tubería (went up, water spout)
- lluvia, llevó (rain, carried away)
- sol, secó (sun, dried up)
El Viejo MacDonald
- granja, cerdo (farm, pig)
- viejo, vaca (old, cow)
- aquí, oveja (here, sheep)
- allá, pato (there, duck)
Bebé Tiburón (Spanish Baby Shark)
- bebé, tiburón (baby, shark)
- mamá, papá (mom, dad)
- abuela, abuelo (grandma, grandpa)
- naden, rápido (swim, fast)
A teacher who knows your child
Children build trust with a teacher who understands their personality, pace, and comfort level, and consistency creates confidence. Choose a recurring weekly appointment to keep the same teacher, day, and time each week.
Loved the first class? Enroll weekly here.
Music & Movement is $12 a week. Cancel or reschedule up to 24 hours before class through your WellnessLiving account. Want to try before you commit? Book the $1 starter class first.
Questions parents ask about this class
What if my child is shy or doesn't speak right away?
That's completely normal. We honor the quiet phase of language learning and gently encourage participation at each child's pace. Confidence grows naturally with consistency.
What do I need for class?
Just a device with Zoom, a quiet learning space, and a willingness to have fun! We also send printable worksheets weekly so your child can practice their Spanish skills between online classes.
Can siblings learn together?
Yes! Siblings join free when they can learn together in the same session. As a general guideline, siblings should be within about 2–3 years of each other and at reasonably similar Spanish levels. Only one learner needs to be booked. Read the siblings policy.
More questions? See the full FAQ.
Next on the path
Music & Movement comes before the four levels. When your child is ready for letters and numbers, stage 1 is the next stop.
Is Music & Movement the right fit? Find out free.
Book a free starter class, meet a teacher, and get a personalized recommendation for where your child should begin. No Spanish required from you.