Afterschool · 8 Weeks · K–5

Spanish
that feels like
recess.

Play-based · Culture-rich · Built by a PhD educator

An 8-week Spanish afterschool program for K–5. Games, songs, food, festivals, stories — and a finale showcase where families get to see what their kids can actually say. Not another worksheet.

For Schools — Pilot Us For Parents — Enroll
8 Weeks • K–5 Mixed • Once a Week · 60 Min • Play-Based Spanish • Culture Each Week • Finale Showcase • Pilot Pricing for First School
Dr. Nicole Bishop — founder & lead teacher
Who Built This

Designed by a teacher.
Not a tech bro.

Speak Easy Kids was built by Dr. Nicole Bishop — a PhD educator who has been teaching since 1996 and has spent her career figuring out how to make language stick. The program is modeled on the kind of afterschool culture clubs that already work — but redesigned around play, music, food, and games kids actually want to come back to.

No screens. No worksheets. No "repeat after me." Just an 8-week arc that runs like a story: kids meet, learn the words, use the words, and perform what they've learned for their families at the end.

8-Week Session K–5 Mixed 60 Min/Week Finale Showcase

Meet your teacher

Three decades teaching language.
Now applied to your kid.

PhDComparative Literature — University of Michigan

MAComparative Literature, with Graduate Certificate in Women's Studies

BAEnglish & French — Amherst College

Educator since 1996

How It Works

What a session looks like.

Sixty minutes, once a week, after the bell rings. Every week follows the same rhythm so kids know what to expect — but the games and themes change.

Minutes 0–10
👋

Greeting Circle

Hola. Cómo estás. Quick warm-up song. Kids check in in Spanish — even the new ones can do this by week 2.

Minutes 10–30
🎲

Theme + Game

This week's words and culture, taught through a game. Pictionary, charades, BINGO, scavenger hunts — never a worksheet.

Minutes 30–50
🎨

Make Something

Craft, song, recipe card, mini-skit. Kids leave with something physical to bring home — and a story to tell about it.

Minutes 50–60
⭐

Showcase & Send-Off

Share what we made. Stamp the "passport." Earn Speak Easy Dollars for using Spanish during class. Lined up for next week.

8-Week Curriculum

Eight themes.
Eight reasons to come back.

Each week builds on the last. By week 8, kids aren't reciting — they're performing what they learned for their families.

Week 1Hola
¡Hola!
Greetings · Names · Numbers 1–10
Name-tag craft, intro song, "find someone who…" mixer game.
Week 2Familia
Mi familia
Family · Pets · House Vocab
Family-tree drawing in Spanish, "guess who" game with family flashcards.
Week 3Comida
¡A comer!
Food · Meals · "Me gusta…"
Tasting circle with simple snacks. Order-at-the-restaurant role play.
Week 4Mercado
El mercado
Market · Money · Bargaining
Class market with Speak Easy Dollars. Kids buy/sell in Spanish.
Week 5Fiesta
¡Fiesta!
Holidays · Music · Dancing
Learn a holiday song and one folk dance from a Spanish-speaking country.
Week 6Cuentos
Había una vez
Stories · Folktales · Acting
Read a short folktale, then act it out in small groups with simple Spanish.
Week 7Juegos
¡Vamos a jugar!
Sports · Games · Verbs of Motion
Outdoor relay using Spanish commands. Pictionary tournament.
Week 8Finale
El Showcase
Family Performance · Passport Stamp
Families invited. Kids perform what they learned. Everyone takes home a passport stamped 8 times.
Two Audiences. One Program.

Pick your card.

Speak Easy Kids works as either a turnkey afterschool program a school hosts — or as direct enrollment for individual families. Both run the same 8-week arc.

For Schools · PTAs

Pilot us this semester.

  • Turnkey program: instructor, materials, games, supplies — we bring everything.
  • Runs 8 consecutive weeks, once weekly, 60 minutes per session.
  • K–5 mixed-grade — younger kids learn from older, older kids teach back.
  • Bilingual enrichment with measurable progress; finale event for families.
  • Pilot pricing for the first school in a district.
Book a Pilot Call
For Parents

Enroll your kid for the next session.

  • Spanish that doesn't feel like school — kids actually want to come back.
  • Once a week, 60 minutes, 8 consecutive weeks. Local pickup.
  • Mixed grades K–5; younger and older kids practice together.
  • You'll see what they learned — Week 8 is a family showcase.
  • Sibling discount for the second child.
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Pricing

Straightforward.
No hidden materials fees.

Schools · Pilot Rate
Contact
First school in district
Custom pricing per school size and session count. We supply instructor, materials, and finale supplies.
Parents · One Child
$199
Full 8-week session
All 8 classes, all materials, all snacks, finale showcase. One flat rate.
Parents · Sibling
$149
Second child, same family
Bring a sister or brother and save $50. Different grade is fine — class is K–5 mixed.

Need-based scholarships available. No child has ever been turned away for inability to pay.

FAQ

The questions parents and principals actually ask.

Does my kid need to know any Spanish?
No. The whole program assumes zero Spanish on day one. By week 2, every kid can introduce themselves in Spanish.
Is this a real curriculum or just play?
Both — and that's the point. Eight written lesson plans, real vocabulary goals each week, measurable showcase outcomes. Built by a PhD educator with 30 years of classroom experience.
What does a school need to provide?
A classroom or gym, one afternoon a week, and a sign-up form. We bring the instructor, materials, games, snacks, and the finale supplies.
How many kids per session?
Sweet spot is 12–20. We can run two simultaneous groups if a school has more interest.
Can homeschool families enroll?
Yes. We run a parallel community session for homeschool families when there's enough demand. Email us with your zip code.
What if my kid misses a week?
Each lesson stands alone, but the showcase builds on what came before. We send a one-page recap so missed kids don't fall behind.

Ready to Start?

Whether you're a parent looking for an afterschool that actually sticks, or a principal looking for an 8-week pilot that runs itself — let's talk.

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