here's no question about it: the best way for kids to learn is through play. That's why I'm always on a quest to find quality bilingual toys for my kids. The best are those that teach my children something without them even realizing it. And while things have changed a lot in terms of options since I first became a mom more than six years ago, I'd be lying if I said there are a ton of bilingual toys out there that are worth your hard earned dinero.
Luckily, my kids have tried and tested many of them and today I'd like to share the ones I highly recommend buying if you're raising bilingual kids. Not only are they fun and interactive, but both Spanish and English are used correctly. That might sound ridiculous, but you wouldn't believe some of the stuff that's out there!
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Bright Stars Activity Table
If you're kids are anything like mine, they will LOVE this activity table packed full of fun things to play with and discover. And the best part is that they can learn their shapes, numbers and colors in both English and Spanish.
LeapFrog Learn & Groove Counting Maracas
You can't raise a bilingual kids unless they have at least one set of maracas! My daughter got these as a gift when she was only a few months old and she played with them for years. Kids will learn colors and numbers in both languages to the beat of Latin music!
Fisher-Price Laugh & Learn Kitchen
Kids love to play house and they can do just that with this cute little all-in-one kitchen that speaks English and Spanish. The songs are catchy and the sound effects are fun! Fisher Price has several bilingual toys in this line that are worth checking out!
Ingenio Geography Puzzles
Maps are a great way to teach kids about their cultural heritage. I highly recommend any and all Ingenio bilingual toys. My kids have been playing with them since we discovered them and they're fun and educational. From puzzles to laptops, there's something for everyone.
Chicco Toys Smart Driver
My son is obsessed with cars and driving, so we got this interactive steering wheel for him when he turned 3 years old last year and he has loved it since day one! The dashboard has fun words in both languages related to places your child can "drive" to like the store and school.
Baby Abuelita Dolls: Abuelito Pancho
A lovely abuelito doll that sings traditional Latino children songs like "Los pollitos dicen" and "Tengo una vaca lechera." Abuelito Pancho is only one of several other dolls made by this company in Miami.
