Bilingual Toys That Will Inspire Learning New Languages

Kids can pick up new languages through play.

October 04, 2021

By: Amanda Mushro

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Let Kids Learn A New Language Through Play!

Playtime is the perfect time to introduce a new language to your kids. Since children learn through play, bilingual toys can help them develop new language skills. Studies show that children who are bilingual not only have a greater understanding of language but also are better at multitasking because their brains have cognitive flexibility as they switch between two different languages. So whether your children are fluent in another language or you want to start introducing a few new words and phrases, these bilingual toys will make playtime all about fun and learning.

Mochoog Toy Piano

Spark a love for language and music with this toy piano. The music cards are double sided and show the songs in English and in Spanish. The piano also sings and plays Spanish and English words and phrases for animals, sounds, colors, and numbers.

BUY IT: Amazon, $38.89

Kids Korner Bilingual Stacking Toy

This colorful wooden stacking toy puts a fun spin on learning new words in English and in Spanish. As your toddler or preschooler stacks up the rings, you can tell them the colors in both languages because both are listed on each ring. This toy is great for fine motor skills, coordination, and language development.

BUY IT: Amazon, $19.99

LeapFrog 100 Words and Animals Set

We love when a great toy comes in a set, and with these LeapFrog books, you’ll want to have both books around for playtime, quiet time, and when you are out and about with your kids. Both interactive books have touch sensitive pictures so kids can learn the words and animal names in both Spanish and English. Plus the books are fan favorites of parents and preschool teachers for encouraging new words and language.

BUY IT: Amazon, $34.99

Wordy the EnSALADa

During creative play, kids can read their veggies with this adorable play salad set. With 30 pieces of play food and utensils that have a double sided design — one side for English and the other for Spanish — kids can work on their imaginative play skills as well as their language skills.

BUY IT: Amazon, $29.99

LeapFrog Learn & Groove Color Play Drum Bilingual

Kids can tap their way into fun, learning, and music. The LeapFrog Learn & Groove drum plays three different musical styles: classical, marching and salsa. As kids play on the drum, they will hear both English and Spanish colors, opposites and counting numbers

BUY IT: Amazon, $17.99

Spanish Nursery Rhymes Sound Book

Snuggle up with your little one and turn reading into a learning language through nursery rhymes. Each nursery rhyme is written in English and in Spanish, and when you press the button on the book, music plays for each nursery rhyme.

BUY IT: Amazon, $19.99

Musical Turtle Toy

This adorable turtle will encourage your little one to crawl as it slowly moves across the floor, but also sings songs, helps to develop fine motor skills, and develop language as it shares colors, shapes, numbers and songs in Spanish and in English.

BUY IT: Amazon, $29.99

Mudpuppy Illustrated Spanish to English Flash Cards

With fun and whimsical artwork, Spanish and English descriptions on each card, and a solid reclosable hook to keep the card organized, playing with these flashcards is easy and fun. Turn the cards into a memory game or flip through a few cards during playtime. These durable flashcards are a great addition to your bilingual library.

BUY IT: Amazon, $12.99

Bilingual Blocks

A staple in the playroom, wooden blocks can easily become an effective tool to teach kids a second language. These jumbo blocks are great for stacking, talking about the pictures in English and in Spanish, and of course knocking down the blocks so they can be built up again.

BUY IT: Amazon, $29.99

Bilingual Talking Alphabet Poster

This interactive poster talks to your kids in English and Spanish. They can review the ABCs, numbers, colors and shapes all while singing songs and playing games. The poster is great for your home or for a classroom.

BUY IT: Amazon, $19.95

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