One of the questions parents ask us most during an introduction call is:

“Do we need to buy books or learning materials ourselves?”

Especially expat families looking for online Dutch lessons for children want to know exactly what is included in the lessons at Dutch for Kids.

Recently, I spoke to a family temporarily living in Japan. They knew they would move back to Belgium within a year, so everything felt very temporary for them. During our conversation, they immediately asked:

“Do we need to buy materials ourselves for the Dutch lessons?”

And honestly? I completely understand that question. When you live abroad, the last thing you want is to spend hours searching for Dutch books, workbooks, or teaching methods.

Luckily, the answer is very simple:

No, parents do not need to purchase any learning materials themselves. Everything needed for the online Dutch lessons is provided by us.

Everything Is Included in Our Online Dutch Lessons

At Dutch for Kids, we provide all digital learning materials for our students.

This includes:

• digital lesson materials
• worksheets and exercises
• online learning tools such as DigLin
• Nieuwsbegrip Online
• additional assignments tailored to the child’s level

We send the lesson materials before each class so children can immediately start their online Dutch lesson.

Many parents love this because they do not have to search for suitable Dutch teaching methods or books themselves.

Online Dutch Lessons for Children: Print or Digital?

Another question parents often ask is:

“Do we need to print the lesson materials?”

No, printing is absolutely not required — but children are welcome to print the worksheets if they enjoy working on paper.

Especially younger children often learn faster when they can physically write words down with a pencil or marker.

Preschoolers and Younger Children

For younger children and preschoolers, worksheets are often printed in color.

This helps with:

• learning colors
• recognizing animals
• building vocabulary
• understanding pictures and visual cues

And honestly? Young children simply love coloring, drawing, and writing during class activities.

From Grade 4 and Up

From around Grade 4, printing in color is usually no longer necessary, but many children still enjoy writing directly on the worksheets.

Older Children and Teenagers

From around Grade 7 or 8, most students start working almost completely digitally.

Teenagers usually follow their online Dutch lessons fully online without printing anything.

Online Dutch Lessons for Children Living Abroad

For many expat families, finding good Dutch learning materials abroad can be difficult.

That is why we provide all lesson materials digitally at Dutch for Kids. Children can follow online Dutch lessons from anywhere in the world without parents needing to buy books, workbooks, or teaching materials.

Whether you live in Japan, Dubai, Australia, Spain, or the United States — your child can continue learning Dutch from home.

This gives many expat parents peace of mind while living abroad temporarily.

Extra Dutch Practice Outside the Lessons

Although it is not necessary, some parents enjoy offering a little extra Dutch practice at home alongside the lessons.

For example:

• ordering Dutch children’s books online
• buying additional spelling workbooks
• subscribing to Dutch magazines such as Donald Duck
• watching Dutch movies or series
• watching Dutch YouTube videos
• reading Dutch books together

And if you are temporarily living in the Netherlands or Belgium, a library membership is of course a wonderful option too.

Bringing Dutch Books From the Netherlands

Many expat families also do something very practical:

When grandparents or family members visit from the Netherlands or Belgium, they often bring a suitcase filled with Dutch children’s books.

Parents who regularly travel back and forth also like bringing new books home every now and then.

This helps children keep Dutch naturally present in daily life.

Need Extra Tips? We’re Happy to Help

Some parents enjoy receiving additional ideas for practicing Dutch at home in a playful and relaxed way.

We are always happy to help with recommendations for:

• Dutch children’s books
• apps and websites
• spelling materials
• audiobooks
• Dutch children’s movies
• language games for home

But the most important thing to remember is this:

You do not need to buy any additional materials for your child to successfully follow our online Dutch lessons. Everything your child needs is included in the lessons.

Looking for Online Dutch Lessons for Your Child?

At Dutch for Kids, children receive personal online Dutch lessons fully tailored to their level, interests, and life abroad.

Including lesson materials, personal guidance, and flexible online classes from anywhere in the world.

This allows children to continue learning Dutch in a relaxed and enjoyable way — without parents needing to organize books or teaching methods themselves.

Frequently Asked Questions About Online Dutch Lessons

1. Do parents need to buy books for the online Dutch lessons?

No. All lesson materials are provided by Dutch for Kids. Parents do not need to purchase Dutch teaching methods or workbooks.

2. Do we need to print the lesson materials?

No, printing is optional. Younger children often enjoy working on paper, while older students usually work fully digitally.

3. Can children follow online Dutch lessons from anywhere in the world?

Yes. Our students join lessons from all over the world, directly from home.

4. Is extra Dutch practice outside the lessons necessary?

No, it is not required. However, some parents enjoy adding extra Dutch books, movies, or language games at home.

5. Which online tools do you use during the lessons?

We use tools such as DigLin, Nieuwsbegrip Online, and our own personalized lesson materials tailored to each child’s level and interests.