NYC Spanish Mommy and Me classes

I’m sure most, if not all of you has heard of a Mommy and Me class. Most kids are clingy to their parents. You must have seen the horror of kids screaming and shouting when their parents leave them for their first day of school. Attending a Mommy and Me (or Daddy and Me) class is an effective way to prepare your kids for school. You will have the opportunity of exposing your kids to a classroom environment, while slowly preparing them until they can attend classes on their own.   Some classes offers yoga, music, even acting. But here’s good news for Spanish learners, some schools offer Spanish classes. Yes, you can now spend quality time with your kids while learning a second language, which is sure to benefit your child in the future. Here are some Mommy and Me classes who are currently offering Spanish learning:

Hola La

Hola La offers classes through scheduled/ community classes and through daycare centers. They cater to kids as young as 1-2 ½ years old or as old as 8 years old. Enroll one child, and you’ll get 50% off the second child’s enrollment. Here’s what’s great about Hola La. They cater to families, with the parents, grandparents or caregivers getting the classes for free! You can check their website at http://www.hola-la.com/index.htm

Musica Para Mi

Enjoy traditional Spanish songs, dancing and stories with your kids. With classes held in festive environments, learning Spanish would sure be a blast. Classes are offered in 9 locations in Brooklyn Queens and Manhattan. To register or reserve for Free Trials, email musicaparami@aol.com or call 718-643-6660.

The Language Workshop for Children

Located at 888 Lexington Ave., at 66th St., The Language Workshop for Children offers Mommy and Me Spanish classes called Spanish for Tots for kids 6 months to 3 years old. Call them up at 212-396-0830.

If you have no prior experience with Spanish, then you can surely benefit learning the basics and vocabulary of Spanish words with your kids. It is a very good foundation if you are serious about learning Spanish in an advanced level in the future. Mommy and Me classes may not benefit the advanced Spanish speaker in the academic level, but it will surely give your kids the experience of having fun and learning at the same time with their parents.