Vivamos Spanish is a great fit for you if…

• You’re a passionate elementary educator, whether you’re teaching in a classroom, homeschool, online, or tutoring environment.

• You’re an intermediate to fluent Spanish speaker.

• You teach Spanish as a second language, rather than in bilingual or immersion settings.

• You prefer an open-ended, less rigid structure, but you’d still like a framework to guide you.

• You value activities with flexibility, giving you the freedom to be creative.

• You love engaging students with dynamic, lively activities that integrate all aspects of language through diverse methods & mediums.

Over the course of her two decades teaching elementary Spanish, our founder searched for the ideal materials to meet her classroom’s needs. She tried several approaches, but each fell short of delivering the results she desired. Realizing that many other teachers faced the same challenges, she was inspired to create solutions. Those solutions have evolved into the highly effective program we offer today.

Approach 1: Various Resources

• The Problem: There are countless resources available for teaching Spanish, but these are individual pieces of a larger, essential puzzle. From websites & apps to games, flashcards, & worksheets, these tools are valuable, but when sourced from various places, they often lack the consistency needed for students to develop a strong, foundational understanding of the language. While these activities may cover similar topics, they’re presented in disconnected formats, making it difficult for students to recognize patterns & make connections. Lesson planning is also challenging, as teachers are left without a core framework to guide them. To truly build fluency, students need a program that provides structure, repetition, & cohesion throughout their elementary years.

• Our Solution: Our leveled workbooks provide a clear roadmap, guiding students through a spiral curriculum that increases in complexity while continually revisiting vocabulary, grammar, and sentence structure. By using a cohesive program, students become familiar with the material, recognizing patterns that build a strong foundation and ensure steady progress. For example, instead of exposure to random words and images from disconnected resources, each of our vocabulary words are paired with a unique image, accelerating language acquisition through visual association. Repeated use of these words and images over time enhances retention and mastery. While we gladly encourage using supplemental materials from other sources to create variety, a cohesive program is the necessary key to long-term student success.

Approach 2: Programs with 4 Levels or Less

• The Problem: Most elementary Spanish teachers instruct a minimum of 6 grades, if not more. While there are other programs offering a spiral curriculum, many educators eventually run out of material to teach. Our founder recognized that her students were capable of (& eager for) more advanced lessons & deeper comprehension, but these programs lacked sufficient content to match their growing capabilities, limiting their potential & progress.

• Our Solution: With 8 levels of engaging material, our program provides teachers with more than enough diverse content to cover all of the grades they teach, & students can continue progressing without limitations. At the same time, students are not required to complete the entire program by the end of elementary school. We begin introducing middle school concepts (such as verb conjugations) in Level F, but in a fun and approachable way that is suitable for elementary students. Therefore, even if students don’t complete all 8 levels by the end of their elementary education, they will still be well-prepared for middle school.

Approach 3: Programs with 5 Levels or More

• The Problem: Programs of this comprehensive scope are rare, & those that exist are often inflexible & complex. Their rigid structure typically requires a separate textbook & workbook for each level, limiting the ability to adapt the curriculum in a way that meets specific needs. This is especially challenging for elementary Spanish teachers, who teach multiple grades & have students with varying degrees of language proficiency within the same classroom. Additionally, this format demands extensive & time-consuming lesson planning, which is unrealistic for most educators & prevents them from easily customizing materials to suit their teaching style, schedule, & students.

• Our Solution: While our program offers a robust & comprehensive curriculum spanning 8 levels, it remains remarkably flexible & adaptable to meet the diverse needs of today’s classrooms. Unlike other programs that require a separate textbook for each level, our textbook is uniquely applicable to all levels, streamlining lesson planning & simplifying the transition between teaching multiple grades in a single day. Most textbooks are organized by unit, following a rigid linear structure where concepts build progressively, requiring strict adherence to a predefined sequence that aligns with each workbook. In contrast, our textbook is organized by topic, with each topic presented as a “Mini Lesson” that teaches key language concepts in a concise, easy-to-grasp format. These topics are then integrated into each workbook at gradually increased levels of complexity, creating a clear & cohesive learning journey. If needed, teachers can easily adjust the difficulty of an activity to suit their students' needs while remaining focused on the relevant topic. By using the same textbook throughout their elementary education, students are also able to observe how each language concept develops & expands over time. This approach not only deepens their understanding, but also fosters continuity & long-term retention.

As highlighted above, Vivamos Spanish was thoughtfully developed from a teacher’s perspective, born out of a genuine need to bridge the gaps & address the shortcomings of traditional Spanish teaching methods. We hope to make teaching & learning Spanish a joyful, rewarding journey for both you & your students!

Our 8 levels are designed to accommodate your unique pace. While it is most common to complete one level per year, (often starting with Level A in Pre-K & finishing with Level H in 6th grade) the program is fully adaptable to fit your needs. We understand that class schedules, meeting frequency, & lesson durations can vary widely. Some teachers meet with their students daily, while others meet less often. Some teachers dedicate extra time to meaningful holidays & cultural events, while others prefer to focus primarily on language development.

No matter how you structure your lessons, our leveled workbooks act as a flexible roadmap. You can pause, revisit, or extend them across a timeline that works for you. For example, teachers who meet with their students less frequently can utilize one workbook over the course of two years if they prefer. This flexibility ensures that you & your students can progress at a pace that feels both comfortable & effective.

While group learning is encouraged, we understand that classrooms often include students with varying degrees of Spanish proficiency. Our innovative mix-&-match curriculum method makes it easy to support your students with adaptable workbook activities. Best of all, these adjustments require little to no additional planning, making differentiation seamless & stress-free! Adapting the activity is as simple as choosing any Mini Lesson from the textbook to pair with the workbook page, meaning that students can complete the same activity in ways that best fit their abilities!

Additionally, teachers can print any page from any workbook with their Membership Site subscription. This means that students who need extra practice with foundational concepts can revisit activities from earlier levels, while accelerated learners can complete more challenging activities from future levels. With Vivamos Spanish, adapting to the needs of every student is simple & effective, making it easy to create a classroom where everyone can succeed.

At Vivamos Spanish, our mission is to create an effective & enjoyable experience for teachers. We’ve designed our program to be simple & intuitive from the start, enabling you to jump right in without the need for extensive training. After all, Spanish programs should be structured to make teaching easier—not more complicated. We understand that teachers juggle many time-consuming responsibilities, which is why we go above & beyond to make our materials as efficient & user-friendly as possible.

While staying true to our vision of simplicity, our program certainly includes comprehensive, well-rounded teaching tools. The Teacher Portal on our Membership Site serves as your central hub, providing access to manuals, teacher guides (one for each level), & training videos that showcase activities in real classrooms. If desired, we’re happy to arrange a professional development session, though most teachers find this unnecessary due to the program’s intuitive design. Rest assured, we’re always here to help. If you have questions or need guidance throughout the school year, contact us anytime!