How to: The Arts & Crafts Box

Challenge 1: The Arts & Crafts Chart


Step into a world of creativity with the Arts & Crafts Chart! You’ll make craft time a language-learning fiesta with the variety of phrases that accompany each item. ✂️Whether you’re picking a color or cutting paper, each task becomes an opportunity to use another language. 

And don’t worry if crafts aren’t your thing: these phrases overlap with common office supplies! Imagine, your child asking you to order supplies that are running low from Amazon in the language you’re learning. Plus, with the help of the illustrations, you’ll effortlessly recall phrases, creating a strong, fluent connection. It’s language learning that sticks… just like glue!

When to move on to the Next Challenge

According to your pacing, spend 1 – 4 weeks in this challenge completing as many practice sessions as comfortable for your family. When your time is up, move on to the next challenge. See more details here.

Challenge 2: Learning to Draw


Immerse yourself in the creative process while immersing yourself in another language with the Learning to Draw Challenge! From beginner to advanced illustrations, choose from 10 varied drawings to best suit each family member’s interests and abilities. 🎨

Listen to instructions exclusively in the language you’re learning, visually confirming each step as you progress. Boost your vocabulary by noting unfamiliar words and focusing on these in your next attempt. The grand finale? A video of you instructing in your new language. It’s a captivating way to learn—through language—whether you share your masterpiece or not! 🖼️

When to move on to the Next Challenge

According to your pacing, spend 1 – 4 weeks in this challenge completing as many practice sessions as comfortable for your family. When your time is up, move on to the next challenge. See more details here.

Challenge 3: Crafts


As you fold an origami heart, create a fingerprint tree, and piece together a garland, your family will learn to do activities through your new language in this challenge. With each unique craft, you’ll have blog-like instructions you can either listen to or read for hands-on language practice. 👐 Along the way, you’ll pick up craft-related phrases for real-time commentary. 

You’ve hit the point in your language journey where it’s not just about learning the language but using the language to navigate new experiences. With the final craft, you’ll have a tangible proclamation of your progress in the form of a garland, exclaiming that you speak the language! 🏆