Five playful minutes a day
Help Your Child Talk to Lola and Lolo.
A free 5-Day Tagalog Toddler Challenge for Filipino-American and multicultural families raising toddlers. Tiny, joyful language moments for the routines you already share.
For ages 1–5 · No fluency required · No password needed
Today’s five-minute moment
Day 1 · Hello, Family!
“Kumusta, Lola!”
A warm hello for Grandma—then wave together, look at a photo, or make a pretend call.
A gentle place to start
You care deeply. You just need a small way in.
Maybe you understand Tagalog but forget to use it. Maybe you’re rusty or not fully fluent. Maybe your child mostly hears English, and you’re not sure what words to teach first.
Lola Lingo gives you one tiny language moment at a time—so Tagalog can become part of breakfast, play, cuddles, and calls with grandparents.
The goal isn’t perfect pronunciation. It’s more little moments of connection.
How the challenge works
Five days. Five minutes. Everyday family moments.
- Day 1
Hello, Family!
Greeting and family time
- Day 2
Kain Tayo
Mealtime
- Day 3
Tara, Play!
Playtime
- Day 4
What Does My Toddler Need?
Requests and feelings
- Day 5
Goodnight, Mahal Kita
Bedtime and affection
Inside your first five days
Useful words for the life you’re already living.
Each phone-friendly card includes a few phrases, simple pronunciation help, a short activity, one parent sentence, and a try-it-today prompt.
Greetings and family
Start with “Kumusta,” Lola and Lolo, then add just one phrase to a familiar day.
Meals and snack time
Play and movement
Needs and feelings
Affection and bedtime
From Zyrah
A personal way to keep language close.
Zyrah is Filipino, and Tagalog is her first language. After moving to the U.S. as an adult and raising a young child here, she understands the hope of keeping language, culture, and grandparents close. She previously taught Tagalog online through TakeLessons.com and brings a learning and instructional-design background to each practical, real-life moment.
Free for early families
Start your five tiny Tagalog moments.
Lola Lingo is currently being built with Filipino families. Join the challenge, try it with your toddler, and help shape what comes next.
Coming soon for early families
Tagalog Toddler Starter Kit
If this first challenge is useful, the next small step may be a practical Starter Kit for routines like meals, play, bedtime, feelings, and family connection.
Target founding price: $29 one time
There is nothing to buy today. Check the optional box in the free challenge form if you’d like a note when it is ready.
Questions, answered
A low-pressure first step.
What if I’m not fluent in Tagalog?+
You can still join. Each activity gives you simple pronunciation support and a real-life phrase to try together.
What age is this for?+
The challenge is designed for toddlers, especially ages 1–5, and works best when you keep it playful and pressure-free.
Does my child need to know Tagalog already?+
Not at all. The five days begin with everyday words and routines, so you can start wherever your family is.
How long does each activity take?+
About five playful minutes. You can repeat a phrase later in the day if it feels good.
Is this a formal class?+
No. Lola Lingo is a tiny, practical family-language experience—not school, homework, or a long lesson.
Do I need an app?+
No app is needed. The challenge opens in your browser on any phone or computer.
Is the challenge really free?+
Yes. The 5-Day Tagalog Toddler Challenge is free for early families. The future Starter Kit is optional and not for sale yet.