Canticos

Canticos

YouTube

2019

WISE
84%

WISE Score

21K

Subscribers

Emmy-nominated bilingual nursery rhymes that actually teach Spanish—created by Latino families who wanted to share their culture with their kids.

Screenwise Verdict

This is exactly what it says on the tin: bilingual nursery rhymes that actually work for language learning. Parent reviews consistently mention kids picking up Spanish counting and vocabulary, which is the whole point.

The cultural authenticity matters here—it's not a corporation slapping Spanish words onto generic kids' content. It's Latino families sharing traditional songs from across the Spanish-speaking world, which gives it both educational value and genuine cultural richness.

The downside? It's nursery rhymes. If you're not in the toddler/preschool phase, this will feel incredibly repetitive and simple. But that's the format working as intended—young kids need that repetition to learn. Just be aware that YouTube comments are enabled, so either supervise or stick to YouTube Kids mode.

For bilingual families or anyone wanting to introduce Spanish early, this is a solid, no-frills educational resource that happens to be Emmy-nominated. It's not going to blow your mind with creativity, but it will teach your 2-year-old to count in Spanish, which is pretty much the goal.

Age Fit

Perfect for ages 1-5, especially toddlers and preschoolers who are at peak nursery rhyme age. Older kids learning Spanish might still enjoy it as a language tool, but the format is squarely aimed at the youngest viewers.

WISE Breakdown
Wholesome
92

Bilingual nursery rhymes created by Latino families to share language and culture. Parent reviews consistently praise it for teaching counting, songs, and Spanish in a gentle, toddler-friendly format. Models kindness and cooperation through traditional nursery rhyme structures. Pacing is calm and age-appropriate for the preschool set.

Imaginative
68

Nursery rhymes are inherently traditional and formulaic rather than wildly original, but the bilingual approach and representation of diverse Latino cultures (Mexican, Colombian, Venezuelan, Puerto Rican, Cuban, Argentine, Brazilian) adds cultural richness. The format invites singing along and language play, though it's more about learning traditional songs than sparking open-ended creativity.

Safe
88

Common Sense Media rates it as toddler and preschool friendly. Content is traditional nursery rhymes with no violence, scary content, or mature themes. Comments are enabled on YouTube (21K subscribers, 8.4M views), which is a minor concern for young viewers, but the channel itself appears well-moderated with educational content. No concerning controversies found in parent reviews.

Enriching
86

Emmy-nominated bilingual learning brand that genuinely teaches Spanish language skills—parent reviews confirm kids are learning to count to 10 in both languages and picking up vocabulary. Exposes children to Latino cultural traditions and music from across the Spanish-speaking world. The educational value is real and measurable, not just entertainment.

Parent Info

Why It Might Be Great

  • Genuinely effective language learning—parents report kids counting to 10 in Spanish and singing songs in both languages
  • Represents a broad spectrum of Latino cultures (Mexican, Colombian, Venezuelan, Puerto Rican, Cuban, Argentine, Brazilian) rather than a monolithic approach
  • Created by Venezuelan-Ecuadorian American Susie Jaramillo and produced by Latino families, so it's authentic cultural sharing, not corporate appropriation
  • Traditional nursery rhymes provide a calming, predictable structure that toddlers and preschoolers thrive on
  • Emmy-nominated with strong parent and educator endorsement

What to Watch For

  • YouTube comments are enabled, so supervise viewing or use YouTube Kids instead
  • The traditional nursery rhyme format can feel repetitive—this is great for language learning but may bore adults quickly
  • With 172 videos, there's a lot of content, but the format is consistent throughout (which is either a pro or a con depending on your kid's attention span)

Conversation Starters

  • "Can you teach me how to count to 10 in Spanish?"
  • "Which Canticos song is your favorite? Can we sing it together?"
  • "Do you notice any words that sound similar in English and Spanish?"
  • "What instruments do you hear in this song? Does it sound different from other music we listen to?"

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