Creative suggestions for mixed kids to learn Spanish
Hello everyone — hope this is the right place to ask this question! Apologies if it isn’t.
I have twin daughters who just turned one and are starting to talk, which has been incredibly cute and exciting. Their mother is of Irish descent, and my parents are from the Dominican Republic. I really want my girls to grow up proud of both sides of their heritage, and I’d also love for them to learn Spanish.
For those of you who speak a second language or are raising bilingual kids, what are some things you did that helped? I know the obvious approaches, but I’d love to hear more creative or unique ideas that worked for your family.
I feel like a lot of second-generation American kids never fully learn a second language because they grow up hearing it more out of cultural connection than necessity, unlike many of us who were raised by immigrant parents.
Thanks so much, and have an amazing day!