Spanish Sprouts

Offering active and engaging ways for kids to sprout in their Spanish language journey

What is Spanish Sprouts?

Based out of Denton, TX, we offer classes to children in Spanish. The primary goal is exposure to Spanish in a play-based setting. Younger learners are natural language learners. We use the opportunity to build on their interests by playing, singing, exploring and moving in the language of Spanish.

The classes are designed by sessions from 4-12 weeks long. Themes, days, times, and locations vary. Check out what we are offering now below!

Spring 2026 Course Descriptions

Spanish Play Class

8- week session on Thursdays Mar 19 - May 7

4:00 - 4:50 pm at Lake Forest Park in Denton

$75 for the 8-week session

In these play-based classes, recommended for around ages 3-10, students will be exposed to Spanish each week through songs, movement, games, books, crafts, nature and exploration. They will receive a lot of Spanish input and may start to sing out or use the Spanish they learn just because they're having so much fun! Located at Lake Forest Park or covered play area in South Denton in case of inclement weather.

Sign-up with this link before March 12: https://forms.gle/w53Ma9FS7aQbv7Wy5

Intro to Spanish at The GLOW School https://www.theglowschool.org/resource-center-day Wednesdays Jan 7 - April 29 12:45-1:30 pm

This intro to Spanish class has kids PreK4 - 5th grade, singing, playing and using their Spanish. We focus on verbs and vocabulary in context while playing and having fun. Please visit their website, as you must be a part of the GLOW school's resource day.

Winter 2026 Course Descriptions

Restaurante Role-Play : Spanish that tastes like FUN

6-week session on Tuesdays Jan 13 - Feb 17

4:00 - 5:00 pm at a local residence in South Denton

$65 for the 6-week session

This 6-week session will be full of imaginative play and role-playing at a restaurant and bakery. The first thing your kids would need to do in a Spanish-speaking country is order food, so we’ll practice the language of a restaurant/bakery and everyday life. We’ll learn vocabulary and sentence structure through books, games, songs, and sensory activities before we role-play and use the language every class. Resources will be provided for parents to reinforce at home and continue the play! This session will be best for kids ages 5-9 with some Spanish knowledge.

Sign up here by Jan 9: https://forms.gle/3oXrQ9HFeEYszFcH8

Intro to Spanish at The GLOW School https://www.theglowschool.org/resource-center-day Wednesdays Jan 7 - April 29 12:45-1:30 pm

This intro to Spanish class has kids PreK4 - 5th grade, singing, playing and using their Spanish. We focus on verbs and vocabulary in context while playing and having fun. Please visit their website, as you must be a part of the GLOW school's resource day.

Fall Course Descriptions and Sign-ups

Spanish Play Class

5- week session on Tuesdays Oct 7 - Nov 11 (No class Oct 21)

4:00 - 5:00 pm at Lake Forest Park in Denton

$54 for the 5-week session

In these play-based classes, recommended for around ages 3-8, students will be exposed to Spanish each week through songs, movement, games, books, crafts, nature and exploration. They will receive a lot of Spanish input and may start to sing out or use the Spanish they learn just because they're having so much fun! Located at Lake Forest Park or covered play area in South Denton in case of inclement weather.

Sign-up with this link before Oct 1: https://forms.gle/t2ZepDXEPTxeJXiQA

Spanish Foundations

12-week session on Wednesdays Sept 3- Nov 19

4:00 - 5:00 pm in South Denton

$115 for the 12-week session

In this class, recommended for around ages 5-11, we’ll build a strong foundation in Spanish by focusing each week on a couple of the most commonly used verbs—because verbs are the heart of real communication. Students will learn through songs, games, and engaging activities designed to make the language stick.

We’ll also build vocabulary with essential nouns and connector words, helping kids form complete and useful sentences. While this class has a more academic focus than our play-based sessions, it’s still packed with movement, creativity, and fun.

With time and consistency, your child will begin to truly understand and speak foundational Spanish with confidence.

Sign-up with this link before Sept 1: https://forms.gle/t2ZepDXEPTxeJXiQA

Summer Camp Course Descriptions (ages 4-9) Located in South Denton

Ice Cream and Dinosaurs June 16-18 from 9am-12pm $105

We will spend these 3 mornings at playing, creating, singing, dancing using the book: José el Chévere Helados y Dinosaurios. Cute, simple, catchy book kids are sure to love. While we're at it, we'll play dinosaur themed games, play at a pretend ice cream shop, and much more!

Around the World July 28-30 from 9am-12pm $105

Come fly around the world as we visit different cultures. We'll use Spanish to talk about places around the world along with crafts, games, songs, and books unique to different cultures.

Mini-Baking Camp June 11-12 from 1-3:30pm OR July 16-17 from 1:30-3:30 (Ages 5-10) $95 Aug 5 from 9:30-11 am (Ages 2-6) $45

Have a little baker at home? Want to bake using recipes in Spanish? Join our camp where we will be baking and learning lots of Spanish along the way. We will take breaks from cooking to sing about food and play restaurante and panadería! All ingredients included and you will get to take some home!

An option for your littlest baker is our Mini-Baking Camp recommended for ages 2-6 for parents to stay and bake with kids. Songs and play will be throughout the time. All ingredients included and you'll get a take your treat home.

Sign up here! Deadline is at least 1 week before the start date. https://forms.gle/A2SPEQNJHdndy2f9A

Summer Play Classes

In these play-based classes, recommended for ages 3-8, students will be exposed to Spanish each week through songs, movement, games, books, crafts, nature and exploration. They will receive a lot of Spanish input and may start to sing out or use the Spanish they learn just because they're having so much fun! Located at Lake Forest Park or covered play area in South Denton (if too hot). Some days we will invite students to a swim time after class at a local pool- FREE! Parents required to be there with children. It is optional and not a part of Spanish Sprouts, just a chance to cool off and have fun with friends!

Session 1: Fridays for 4 weeks May 30- June 20 from 9:30-10:30am $40

Session 2: Fridays for 4 weeks July 18- Aug 8 from 9:30-10:30am $40

If you are absent a week, we can arrange for a makeup in the other session.

Want to do both sessions 1 and 2? $70

Sign up here for all summer classes! Deadline is at least 1 week before the start date. https://forms.gle/A2SPEQNJHdndy2f9A

Mama y Yo: Mondays Aug 4 - 18 from 9:30-10am $30

Mamá y Yo is a class for any caregiver: moms, dads, grandmas, grandpas, to interact with their little bundle using the language of Spanish. Young children learn best through play with their loving caregiver. Holding, bouncing, moving, talking, tickling, giggling will sure to be fun for both you and baby (or toddler).

We will be singing familiar songs in Spanish along with traditional Spanish children's songs. We will play small games, say nursery rhymes, read simple stories so your child has Spanish exposure. But it won't stop with our class. My goal is to provide caregivers with the encouragement and resources to start or continue with their language journey at home. This class is great if you know little or no Spanish, we'll guide you where you are at. For parents who know a bit more Spanish, use this as a fun time to bond with your peque. You likely have a specific reason or multiple reasons you want to share Spanish with your child. With this community, you will get some ideas to practically implement Spanish speaking in your household so your little one grows up with Spanish language and culture in their everyday life.

Course Description and Sign-up

In these play-based classes, students will be exposed to Spanish each week through songs, movement, games, books, crafts, nature and exploration. They will receive a lot of Spanish input and may start to sing out or use the Spanish they learn just because they're having so much fun.

Toddler Play Class:

Recommended ages 2-5

6-week session

Fridays March 28- May 2

11:00-11:40 am

Unity Park in Highland Village

$55 for the 6-week session

Parents will stay at the park during class. You can sit with your child or watch from a slight distance based on what is best for your child or family. This option allows a parent to entertain a baby or sibling if needed.

There will be an opportunity to make-up a missed class on Friday, May 9.

Ready to sign up for the toddler class? Click here: https://forms.gle/Q64MFyaUDUTPtCRy5

Sign up by Monday, March 24!

Spring Play & Nature Class:

Recommended ages 5-10

7-week session

Wednesdays April 2-May 14

4:00-5:00 pm

Lake Forest Park in Denton

$60 for the 7-week session

Emphasis on nature with nature studies while also playing classic games in Spanish, singing songs, reading books, and creating with art.

There will be an opportunity to make-up a missed class on Wed, May 21.

Ready to sign up for the spring play class? Click here: https://forms.gle/F6yGYXjyECbkYPpc9

Sign up by Wednesday, March 26!

If you have any additional questions reach out by email or fb message.

Course Description and Sign-Up

Mamá y Yo is a class for any caregiver: moms, dads, grandmas, grandpas, to interact with their little bundle using the language of Spanish. Young children learn best through play with their loving caregiver. Holding, bouncing, moving, talking, tickling, giggling will sure to be fun for both you and baby (or toddler).

We will be singing familiar songs in Spanish along with traditional Spanish children's songs. We will play small games, say nursery rhymes, read simple stories so your child has Spanish exposure. But it won't stop with our class. My goal is to provide caregivers with the encouragement and resources to start or continue with their language journey at home. This class is great if you know little or no Spanish, we'll guide you where you are at. For parents who know a bit more Spanish, use this as a fun time to bond with your peque. You likely have a specific reason or multiple reasons you want to share Spanish with your child. With this community, you will get some ideas to practically implement Spanish speaking in your household so your little one grows up with Spanish language and culture in their everyday life.

If you have questions, reach out by email or fb message. If older siblings plan to join, reach out and we can discuss what that will look like.

When you're ready to sign up, complete this form by February 3: https://forms.gle/RQpasj5zKbVzrWdB7

Course Description and Sign-up

In this play-based class, students will learn about animals in a different habitat each week. The habitats will be geography based focusing on a different continent or region. There will be familiar animal themed songs in Spanish, familiar games, crafts and movement. While the habitat, animals, and continents will change every week, there will be repetition of key concepts, words, or phrases to increase understanding in Spanish. The majority of instruction will be in Spanish with some English clarifications. Classes will be held in a home in South Denton.

Included is a visit to the Dallas zoo with the instructor! This will help bring the learning to life in a real-world situation. The intent of the trip is to enjoy the zoo, but while looking at the animals, the instructor will use some of the Spanish vocabulary to name, talk about characteristics, or ask simple questions, just as a parent naturally would on a zoo visit. This trip will need to be scheduled between December- March on weekdays with the instructor. Included is admission to the zoo for you, your child, additional siblings (up to 4 total). Carousel ride tickets and mini-train tickets at the zoo are included as well. Parent would need to cover parking for the day which is $12.

If you have questions reach out by email or fb message. If you want to join part-way through the class, we can pro-rate.

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About the classes

I believe in a full immersion approach for youngsters. I mean, how did they learn their first language? But I like to call my classes semi-immersive. It's not as fun if it feels overwhelming. I provide as much comprehensible input as possible, i.e., pictures, movements, gestures, facial expressions, Total Physical Response (TPR), familiar topics, repetition. I give more complicated directions or clarify in English when needed without using strict translation. I don't want kids to only think árbol means tree, I want them to associate árbol with 🌳

We will explore, sing, dance, move, speak, learn, craft, and sprout every week we meet!

What parents are saying

"I really appreciate the fun, interactive way of teaching that works for many different ages. Our kids truly enjoy class every week and seem to pick up on the songs quickly."

"Class is great! Kiddo loves it and has fun! Love Katie's passion and energy towards teaching"

"Katie has done a great job of keeping it fun, engaging, and mixing it up with games, forest walks, songs, etc!!

About Me

Hi! I'm Katie Ridley. Educator for 15 years working primarily with second language learners. Mom for 5 years working primarily with first language learners on a journey to bilingualism.

I'm passionate about bilingual education and hope to share that with kids. I understand what works in language learning from both research and experience. I work to integrate it seamlessly so kids are just having fun in a new language.

I have been learning and using Spanish for 22 years- imperfectly using the language as much as I can and working at it daily. While I am not a native Spanish speaker, I know what it it takes to learn another language. I use that knowledge to teach others.

Email: [ RidleyESLedu@outlook.com ]

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