In this post: A review of Con Mi Familia by Niños and Nature: A play-based homeschooling Spanish curriculum for nature lovers!
Do you love learning outdoors with your children? Are you a homeschooling Wild & Free family or just adore spending time in nature?
Then this is the perfect Spanish language course for your family!
Con mi Familia is one of the most value-packed Spanish Pre-K programs I have ever reviewed, and it recently (July 2021) got leveled up!
It is also founded by a dear virtual friend of mine, and fellow bilingual parenting mama, Naomi Noyes.
Naomi’s story is one of bravery and grit: she left the classroom to follow her heart and calling in creating her very own nature based Spanish curriculum!
Little did she know at the time that a global pandemic would cause a huge demand for homeschooling resources! I am so inspired by how she has found her niche so passionately and just how far her reach has grown in such a short time.
…. oh and did I mention she has twin girls- making for a very powerful why!
Table of Contents
About the Founder of Niños and Nature
Overview of Con Mi Familia
Con Mi Familia (with my family) is now a complete three series course!
Empowering all families to learn Spanish together without relying on a screen, the courses entail hands on learning, songs and lots of nature play.
Unlike other online courses geared specifically for children, this course is really trying to teach parents while the parents teach their children so that the learning doesn’t stop when the online class stops- it becomes a part of their everyday life.
This means parental involvement is quite high, but Naomi does a beautiful job of encouraging you throughout your journey on this hands-on course.
A weekly pronunciation lesson is included to support you, as the grown-up, in learning the language alongside your child. She really does guide you every step of the way, so that Spanish can become a part of your family’s life.
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Nature Play Outdoors
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Hands-On Activities
Learning through play is at the heart of every lesson. All of the weekly activities use materials that you already likely have on hand. Naomi really helps all families on every budget access this course.
I am constantly in awe at the beautiful, yet simple task that she shares from some cardboard and glue!
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Nature Play
Naomi’s curriculum is truly inspired by nature. Expect to explore and take your learning outside with this course. From arts & crafts to sensory play and even movement games, Con mi Familia will get your child learning Spanish in the fresh air!
What’s Included in the Con Mi Familia Spanish Course?
Each of the 6 weeks in the course includes:
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Instructional videos for grown-ups (grammar tips & pronunciation guides)
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1-2 songs to learn and sing together
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Themed Playlists to listen (and dance!) to on Spotify
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1-2 Spanish story time videos
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Audiobook recording for families not wanting screen time
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Book recommendations and pronunciation guide videos for Spanish story time at home
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6-7 Spanish hands-on, play-based activities to do together (recommended primarily for ages 1.5-6)
One thing I have always admired about Naomi, is her transparency. She is real and she wants you to be sure if this is the right fit for your family. In her words:
If you, as the adult, don’t want to learn how to speak Spanish, then this course is not for you. If it has always been your dream to raise your child to speak another language and to create bilingual building blocks that will last them a lifetime, then I think you would love this course.
So if you are excited to learn Spanish with your kids and take a more hands-on role then I know you will LOVE this course!
How to Register & Discount Code
You can access the course here (aff.link)
Don’t forget to use coupon code MAMALLAMA10 for 10% OFF
Each 6 week series can be purchased individually or you can bundle all three series to save $30. Plus, with the bundle option you can also pay in installments of $29 a month. Naomi is extremely passionate about making Spanish learning affordable for all budgets.
Each course comes with Lifetime access! Naomi has a huge heart for serving families and supporting their education. No subscriptions or expirations here! It is an amazing program to truly grow with you and your children.
For the quantity of resources you receive in each weekly lesson bundle, the value of this course is truly unbeatable. Watch this short introductory video to hear about the course in Naomi’s own words!
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Founder of the Llamitas Spanish® Curriculum and former Spanish teacher. Corrie holds a Masters in Spanish and Education and is raising bilingual children in San Diego, CA.