In this post: A round-up of the best Spanish subscription boxes for kids: from book boxes to play-based activities.
Subscription boxes are a popular and effective resource for learning Spanish with your kids.
Having new materials and activities land on our front porch each month is great for keeping language learning engaging, while increasing target language input.
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There are many amazing Spanish subscription boxes available today: from books boxes to thematic lessons in a box. There is truly something for everyone.
Today I’m sharing our top picks. I have had the opportunity to review every single one of these personally, so all the opinions shared are from my personal experience using the boxes. Let’s dive in!
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TalkBox.Mom
TalkBox.Mom’s theory is that your children will learn Spanish the same way they learnt English: talking as life happens!
It’s perfect for non-native families who need help with vocabulary acquisition and do not have a firm grasp of correct pronunciation. OR for bilingual families, who are trying to increase their use of the minority language at home.
What’s Inside:
Each box is themed and comes with 3 challenges (activities) and a series of high quality materials including a vocabulary guide, flashcards, and a native speaker app!
In Summary:
- Perfect for families wanting to learn a language together
- Choose your frequency for receiving a new box: Every 1, 2 or 3 months
- Packed full of high quality, durable resources
- Focus on speaking and listening with a native speaker audio app
- Choose from a dozen different languages!
Curio Book Box
Curio is one of the newer language book box services on the market. We loved the vibrant and authentic Spanish picture books we received.
Curio primarily sources books from Latin America and Spain. This is not only key for the accuracy of the Spanish text but also provides authentic stories that develop cultural appreciation.
Boxes are shipped quarterly and each box has a socio-emotional theme, such as ‘courage’ or
They also offer other languages too!
What’s Inside:
- Three or four authentic books in Spanish (they have other languages too!)
- SWAG such as stickers, coloring sheets etc.
In Summary:
- Spanish Book Box (shipped quarterly)
- Caters to a bilingual kids from toddler to upper elementary
- Culturally rich books with socio-emotional themes
- Activities included such as coloring pages
Or read my family’s review here
One Third Stories
Learn a language using the clockwork methodology: with stories that begin in English and end in Spanish! This genius approach to language learning is perfect for beginners or non-native speakers.
What’s Inside:
Each storybox includes flashcards, an activity book, an audiobook and physical book too.
In Summary:
- Perfect for beginners
- Lots of activity pairings to keep little learners engaged
- Audio books allow non-native speakers to hear the pronunciation and read along.
- FREE international shipping (books ship from the UK)
- No contract. Cancel anytime!
Use code MAMALLAMA for $15 OFF your box
Or read my family’s review here
Feppy Box
A stunning bilingual subscription box for kids 3-6 with a focus on fun, making children Feliz and happy! This is a perfect box for bilingual families and non-native families also, as the materials are all provided in both English and Spanish.
What’s Inside:
Each box is themed and includes three core elements: bilingual books, authentic music and play-based activities!
In Summary:
- Perfect for bilingual families and beginners alike as the materials are 100% bilingual.
- Packed full of high quality, vibrant and engaging resources that engage all learner types
- Audio-video books allow non-native speakers to learn the pronunciation
- No contract. Cancel anytime!
Use code MAMALINGUIST for 20% OFF your box
Or read my family’s review here
Lelu USA
UPDATE October 2022: Lelu have stopped their subscription boxes and pivoted to a subscription based service called Lelu Bloom for online Spanish & STEAM lessons with native speaking teachers.
>> See their online classes here.
Celebrate Cultures
For the craft lovers and older kids! This is a beautiful Waldorf-inspired Hispanic heritage box for kids aged 8-14. It is bilingual, meaning the materials and instructions are provided in both English and Spanish.
What’s Inside:
Each box includes a theme based on Hispanic heritage. There are a variety of different handcrafts that use natural materials and a booklet with maps, STEAM and writing activities.
In Summary:
- Perfect for bilingual families and beginners alike as the materials are 100% bilingual.
- High quality, natural materials for crafts
- Perfect for older kids 8+
- Learn about the history, geography and culture of a Spanish speaking region
Use code MAMALLAMA for 10% OFF your first box.
Or read my family’s review here
Hola Amigo Box
A fantastic bilingual subscription box for kids preschool through elementary with a focus on play-based learning. This is a perfect box for families learning Spanish alongside their kids and for families that love thematic learning.
What’s Inside:
Each box includes a theme like farm, space, transport and more. There are a variety of different games and activities inside with lots of manipulatives like flashcards and books.
In Summary:
- Perfect for beginner families or moms learning Spanish alongside their kids
- Thematic boxes with games and activities
- Boxes for Preschool and Elementary ages
Or read my family’s review here
Sol Book Box
A vibrant and highly curated Spanish book box that ships monthly to your door.
What’s inside:
- Authentic Spanish board books or picture books (or both!)
- Note cards with a summary of the story and why Sol Book Box loves it
In summary:
- Perfect for families wanting to raise bilingual bookworms
- Beautiful authentic Spanish books delivered monthly to your door
- Supports Latin American and Spanish authors
- One time purchase Gift Boxes available too!
or read my family’s review here
Spanish Book Box
Each picture books shares a meaningful message about a complex subject such as immigration, discrimination, non-traditional families and stereotypes.
What’s inside:
- One authentic picture book beautifully wrapped
- An audio-video read aloud with the Laughing Latino
In summary:
- Perfect for families wanting to raise empathetic bilingual kids
- Beautiful hardback book delivered monthly
- Supports Latin American and Spanish authors
- Hard to find picture books sourced abroad
I hope you enjoyed this round-up and it helped you pick the best option for your little linguists!
Subscription boxes are a great way to increase your child’s language input and acquisition while providing new and fresh Spanish resources on the front porch.
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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.