Pray and Play Español - Catholic Spanish Learning for Kids

Celtic Casa Mama
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Pray and Play Español offers fun 15-20 minute Spanish language lessons with Catholic content for young learners. Each episode combines Catholic prayers and Hispanic Catholic culture with fun and comprehensible Spanish stories and grammar catered for kids 4-12. As your podcast host, I have a BA in Spanish and Secondary Education. In the classroom, I taught with comprehensible input strategies and compassion. I now bring my love of teaching Spanish and the Catholic faith to you - anywhere you want to listen! Hit “follow” to stay up to date on all new episodes released weekly!

Episodes

  1. 1d ago

    Learn Spanish for Kids - Querer (to want) - Funny Spanish Story and Saint Ignatius of Loyola

    Can your child learn Spanish through funny stories, Catholic prayers, and real conversation? In this episode of Pray and Play Español, kids practice beginner Spanish through comprehensible input Spanish, prayer, and a memorable story about a walking stick with big dreams. In Episode 5, children naturally learn the Spanish verb querer (“to want”) through repetition, questions, and interactive storytelling. This Catholic Spanish podcast helps kids understand and speak Spanish without memorizing grammar rules. The story follows Bill Board, a lively walking stick who wants giant muscles. Kids will laugh, listen, and repeat simple Spanish phrases as they build confidence with Spanish learning for kids. We also begin with the Ave María in Spanish, share this week’s podcast password, ¡Me importa un pepino!, and end with a Culture Corner about Saint Ignatius of Loyola. Visit CelticCasaMama.com to access the FREE Resource Library to download the free printable story and activities. Follow Pray and Play Español for beginner Spanish lessons, Catholic prayers, funny stories, and Spanish culture that help kids grow in both language and faith.

  2. Jul 20 ·  Bonus

    Learn Spanish for Kids - Bilingual Catholic Bedtime Story for Kids in Spanish and English

    Looking for a peaceful Catholic bedtime story that also helps your child learn Spanish? Snuggle up for a bilingual bedtime story adventure filled with simple Spanish, faith, prayer, and a gentle reminder that God is always near—even in the quietest moments. ¡Bienvenidos a Pray and Play Español! Tonight we’re introducing our new Catholic Bedtime Stories series, designed for children learning Spanish and families looking for a peaceful way to end the day. This gentle bilingual story follows Juan and his little sister Lupita as they discover an unexpected visitor—a tiny lost bird—and learn a beautiful lesson about God’s loving care. With simple, beginner-friendly Spanish, English translations, calming narration, and bedtime prayers, children naturally build Spanish listening skills while growing in their Catholic faith. Send your child's prayer intention to moira.quinn1@gmail.com Want the FREE Spanish Printable Story: Visit the free resource library at https://CelticCasaMama.com/pray-and-play-espanol to download a printable copy of tonight’s story. Guess what? I have even more Catholic Spanish resources available for students of any level: https://www.teacherspayteachers.com/store/celtic-casa-mama If your family was able to pray, play, and learn Español with this podcast, please follow and leave a review so other families can discover it as well!

  3. Jul 13

    Learn Spanish for Kids - Beginner Spanish Story about "Estar" - Faith Filled Spanish Podcast and La Sagrada Familia

    Can your child learn Spanish naturally through stories, prayer, and laughter? Discover beginner Spanish for kids with comprehensible input, Catholic culture, and interactive listening practice as we learn the essential verb estar—all while uncovering the mystery of Bebé’s surprising secret! Looking for a fun, faith-filled way for your child to learn Spanish? In Episode 4, we learn one of the most important beginner Spanish verbs: ⭐ Estar (to be) Using comprehensible input (CI), repetition, and a fun story about Taco and Bebé's secret, your child will naturally begin understanding and speaking Spanish without memorizing grammar rules. We also begin every episode with prayer and finish with a Catholic-inspired Culture Corner exploring the Spanish-speaking world. Podcast Weekly Password: ¡Cada loco con su tema! Want FREE Spanish Printable Activities for each episode? Get yours in the Pray and Play Español Free Resource Library at: https://celticcasamama.com/pray-and-play-espanol/ Guess what? I have even more Catholic Spanish resources available for students of any level:  https://www.teacherspayteachers.com/store/celtic-casa-mama Check out my blog for Spanish resources, tips, and Catholic content : https://celticcasamama.com/spanish-classroom-inspiration-and-resources/ Follow Pray and Play Español for beginner Spanish, Catholic prayers, engaging stories, and cultural adventures that help kids grow in both language and faith. If your family was able to pray, play, and learn Español with this podcast, please leave a review so other families can discover it as well!

  4. Jul 6

    Learn Spanish for Kids: Beginner Spanish Story with the verb TENER (To Have) and La Tomatina

    Looking for a fun, faith-filled way for your child to learn Spanish? In Episode 3, we learn one of the most useful beginner Spanish verbs: ⭐ Tener (to have) Using comprehensible input (CI), repetition, and a fun story about Taco, his friend Bebé, and a mysterious secret, your child will naturally begin understanding and speaking Spanish without memorizing grammar rules. We also begin every episode with prayer and finish with a Catholic-inspired Culture Corner exploring the Spanish-speaking world. Travel to Buñol, Spain, to discover La Tomatina, one of Spain’s most famous festivals. Podcast Password: ¡Ponte las pilas! Follow Pray and Play Español so your child can continue learning Spanish through stories, prayer, culture, and laughter. And don’t miss next week’s episode to discover Bebé’s secret! Want FREE Spanish Printable Activities for each episode? Get yours in the Pray and Play Español Free Resource Library at: https://celticcasamama.com/pray-and-play-espanol/ Guess what? I have even more Catholic Spanish resources available for students of any level : https://www.teacherspayteachers.com/store/celtic-casa-mama Check out my blog for even more Spanish resources, tips, and Catholic content : https://celticcasamama.com/spanish-classroom-inspiration-and-resources/

  5. Jun 29

    Learn Spanish for Kids: Beginner Spanish Story with the verb SER (To Be) Describing Yourself and Saint Martin de Porres

    Can your child describe themselves in Spanish? Let’s learn together! In this fun, faith-filled episode of Pray and Play Español, kids learn one of the most important Spanish verbs —SER (to be)— through stories, repetition, prayer, and comprehensible input. Instead of memorizing grammar rules, children naturally acquire Spanish while laughing through another silly adventure with Taco and practicing words they’ll use every day. If your child enjoyed today's episode, be sure to follow the podcast so they never miss a new Spanish adventure filled with stories, prayer, culture, and lots of laughs. Want FREE Spanish Printable Activities for each episode? Get yours in the Pray and Play Español Free Resource Library at:  https://celticcasamama.com/pray-and-play-espanol/  Guess what? I have even more Catholic Spanish resources available for students of any level : https://www.teacherspayteachers.com/store/celtic-casa-mama  Check out my blog for even more Spanish resources, tips, and Catholic content : https://celticcasamama.com/spanish-classroom-inspiration-and-resources/

  6. Jun 27

    Learn Spanish for Kids: Beginner Spanish Story for Kids with Me Llamo, Me Gusta, and Santiago de Compostela

    Want your child to actually enjoy learning Spanish? Skip the flashcards and learn through stories, laughter, prayer, and conversation! In this episode of Pray and Play Español, kids learn to introduce themselves in Spanish while exploring Catholic culture through the Camino de Santiago. Looking for a fun, faith-filled way for your child to learn Spanish? In this episode, we introduce two of the most useful beginner Spanish phrases: ⭐ Me llamo… (My name is…) ⭐ Me gusta… (I like…) Using comprehensible input (CI), repetition, and a hilarious story about Taco, Banana, pizza with chocolate, and Taylor Swift, your child will naturally begin understanding and speaking Spanish without memorizing long vocabulary lists. If your child enjoyed today’s episode, be sure to follow the podcast so they never miss a new Spanish adventure filled with stories, prayer, culture, and lots of laughs. Want FREE Spanish Printable Activities for each episode? Get yours in the Pray and Play Español Free Resource Library at:  https://celticcasamama.com/pray-and-play-espanol/  Guess what? I have even more Catholic Spanish resources available for students of any level : https://www.teacherspayteachers.com/store/celtic-casa-mama  Check out my blog for even more Spanish resources, tips, and Catholic content : https://celticcasamama.com/spanish-classroom-inspiration-and-resources/

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Pray and Play Español offers fun 15-20 minute Spanish language lessons with Catholic content for young learners. Each episode combines Catholic prayers and Hispanic Catholic culture with fun and comprehensible Spanish stories and grammar catered for kids 4-12. As your podcast host, I have a BA in Spanish and Secondary Education. In the classroom, I taught with comprehensible input strategies and compassion. I now bring my love of teaching Spanish and the Catholic faith to you - anywhere you want to listen! Hit “follow” to stay up to date on all new episodes released weekly!

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