10 Fun Spanish Activities You Can Start at Home (No Fluency Required)
Simple, playful ways to spark your preschooler’s Spanish skills at home, even if you don’t know a single word.
You do not need to be fluent in Spanish to give your preschooler a joyful, strong start in their language journey. In fact, your excitement and willingness to explore Spanish together are some of the most powerful tools you have.
Research shared by the National Library of Medicine confirms that early exposure to another language—even without formal instruction—boosts cognitive flexibility, literacy skills, and cultural awareness in young children. Simply creating a home environment where Spanish is heard and celebrated can make a world of difference.
If you are wondering where to start, you are in the right place. Here are 10 easy, fun Spanish activities you can do at home, no fluency required!
1. Sing Spanish Songs During Playtime
Music is a magical gateway to language learning. Play Spanish songs during free play, snack time, or car rides. Preschoolers love catchy tunes with repetitive lyrics, which helps them absorb vocabulary naturally.
Start with classics like La Vaca Lola or Los Pollitos Dicen for simple, engaging melodies. You can find a fantastic playlist on the Homeschool Spanish Academy blog to get started.
2. Label Household Items
Turn your home into a bilingual environment by labeling everyday items with their Spanish names. Place sticky notes on objects like mesa (table), puerta (door), or ventana (window).
Seeing and saying the words daily will help your child associate the objects with their Spanish names effortlessly, and you might also pick up some new vocabulary.
3. Watch Spanish Cartoons
Streaming services offer a wide range of Spanish-language cartoons perfect for preschoolers. Shows like Pocoyó, Dora la Exploradora, and La Casa de Mickey Mouse feature simple language, bright visuals, and lots of repetition.
Keep it light and playful. Even just 15 minutes a few times a week builds valuable listening skills.
4. Play Color Hunt
Choose a color in Spanish—rojo (red), azul (blue), verde (green)—and have your preschooler find objects around the house that match that color.
Say the color name together every time they find something. This playful scavenger hunt is a wonderful way to blend movement, exploration, and Spanish learning all in one.
5. Read Bilingual Books
Children’s bilingual picture books offer side-by-side text in English and Spanish, making it easy to read along. Books like First 100 Words in Spanish or Opuestos by Cynthia Weill introduce basic vocabulary in a natural, low-pressure way.
Reading together strengthens both language skills and emotional bonds, which are key at this age.
6. Practice Greetings Daily
Start and end each day with a simple Spanish greeting or farewell. Try saying Buenos días (Good morning) when your child wakes up and Buenas noches (Good night) at bedtime.
This daily ritual builds routine and familiarity with basic phrases, setting a strong foundation for conversational Spanish.
7. Create a Spanish Snack Time
During snack time, introduce food-related Spanish words like manzana (apple), agua (water), or galleta (cookie). You can also teach simple phrases like tengo hambre (I am hungry) or me gusta (I like it).
Connecting language to enjoyable moments like eating makes the experience even more memorable for your little one.
8. Use Spanish Counting Games
Incorporate Spanish numbers into everyday play. Count blocks as you build towers—uno, dos, tres—or count steps as you walk to the park.
Children naturally pick up rhythm and sequencing through counting, and Spanish numbers are a great entry point into basic language skills.
9. Dance to Spanish Music
Put on an upbeat Spanish song and have a dance party. Music and movement engage different brain areas, enhancing memory and making language learning feel like pure fun.
Songs like Baila Baila Baila are great for getting those giggles going, and sneaking in a little Spanish vocabulary, too.
10. Set a Weekly “Spanish Word of the Week”
Choose one Spanish word or phrase each week to focus on as a family. Display it somewhere visible, like the fridge or a chalkboard. Practice using it in different contexts throughout the week.
This tiny commitment adds up quickly and makes Spanish feel like a natural, celebrated part of your child’s everyday life.
You’re More Prepared Than You Think
Supporting your preschooler’s Spanish journey does not require perfect pronunciation or years of study. It starts with small, joyful steps you’re already more than capable of taking.
By weaving Spanish naturally into your family’s daily rhythm, you are laying the foundation for a lifetime of language skills, confidence, and global understanding.
If you are ready to take the next step, Homeschool Spanish Academy offers flexible, one-on-one classes designed specifically for preschoolers. Click here to book a free trial class and give your child the gift of Spanish in a way that fits perfectly into your family’s life.
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