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Bilingual Mommy Script: Writing Our Family Story in Two Languages

 


Bilingual Mommy Script: Writing Our Family Story in Two Languages

When most people hear the word manuscript, they think of a book draft—pages waiting to be published. But for me, Bilingual Mommy Script is more than a play on words. It’s the living manuscript of family life: the everyday conversations, routines, and moments we share with our children. And when we choose to make those moments bilingual, we’re writing a story of empathy, connection, and joy.

The Power of the Mommy Script

Our daily “scripts”—bedtime routines, snack-time chats, car-ride songs—are the perfect places to plant bilingual seeds. Instead of treating Spanish practice as a separate subject, we weave it into the natural manuscript of our lives. That’s what makes it practical, joyful, and sustainable.

Think of it this way: every “gracias” at the dinner table, every “buenas noches” whispered at bedtime, every bilingual song sung together becomes a line in the manuscript of your family’s story.

🎥 Turning Family Videos into Curriculum

One of my favorite parts of this journey has been creating videos for and with my son. These clips represent everyday moments of us using Spanish together. And here’s why they work as curriculum:

  • Authenticity: Kids see family learning moments - not always polished.

  • Curriculum-in-action: Each video becomes a mini-lesson families can pause, repeat, and practice.

  • Conversation starters: Parents can use the videos to spark their own bilingual dialogues at home.

It’s curriculum that makes sense because it grows out of what families are already doing.

🌱 Practical Ways to Begin

  • Choose one routine (bedtime, snack time, playtime). Add 2–3 Spanish words or phrases.

  • Watch a short bilingual video together, then try recreating it in your own home.

  • Celebrate small wins: a child saying “hola” to a sibling, or singing a bilingual song.

The goal isn’t perfection—it’s presence. Each bilingual mommy moment is a manuscript of love and learning.

🎁 Free Resources for Families

To make this accessible, here’s what I could offer for free to my audience:

  • Printable Mommy Script Cards: Everyday Spanish phrases for routines (bedtime, meals, playtime).

  • Mini Video Series: Clips of me and my son practicing Spanish—families can watch and join in.

  • Conversation Starter Guide: Prompts to spark bilingual dialogue at home.

  • Celebration Badges: Coloring-book style certificates like “We Used Spanish at Snack Time!” to motivate kids.

These resources will give your family a simple, joyful entry point into bilingual learning—no overwhelm, just practical steps that fit naturally into daily life. Be one of the first to test the efficacy of these resources.  Let me know if you are interested by contacting me and I get those over to you.

My Closing Thought 

Every mommy moment is a manuscript. When we choose to write it bilingually, we’re not just teaching Spanish—we’re authoring a legacy of connection, culture, and love. 

Warmly,

 Lisa Renea Shaw

Author of Liam’s Faith Adventures & Aaliyah es Una Chica Especial |amazon.com/author/lisareneashaw | Chief Language Specialist, My Other Tongue Language School |www.myothertongue.com/courses | Educator, Curriculum Designer & Mompreneur | https://linktr.ee/lisareneashaw

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