Preschool Spanish Phrases

When teaching kids Spanish a few handy preschool Spanish phrases will come in very useful. They help to give kids a basic understanding of the language in relation to their everyday experiences.  It also gives an advantage for future learning as a wide range of vocabulary will already be in use.   The idea is that preschoolers are at the perfect age to be taught a foreign language. Their brains are much more efficient at absorbing the information and will have a much easier time at over coming the language barrier at this age. Those who wait until their later  years find it much more challenging.

Even though this is for educational purposes it can also be a lot of fun.   Since you are dealing with a child who is a preschooler, it is very important that you make it exciting. It is a good idea to make a game out of it. Use flash cards or use some preschool Spanish phrases in a game of make believe. However you can begin to incorporate Spanish phrases into the daily life of your little one, the easier it will be for him or her to pick up on it in the future.

Have Fun With Preschool Spanish Phrases

If it looks are though you are not having much fun with it, the child will pick up on this. Since most children do not particularly enjoy formal lessons you will want to make it appear as though learning preschool Spanish phrases is anything but a chore. A good idea may to simply start using a particular phrase at the same time every day, (in the morning for example..¿tienes hambre?).   When the child asks what you mean or what you are trying to say simply and calmly say that it is a way of saying something in Spanish.  Explain what the Spanish phrase means and talk about it with excitement. Preschool Spanish should always be fun and if you are having a good time then the little one will be encouraged to join in.  Before you know it, your preschooler will be picking up on  Spanish words and phrases with the least amount of effort.  It is amazing how quickly their Spanish  will take off which gives a feeling of confidence and will quickly banish inhibitions. 

Below are common preschool Spanish phrases to with your little one on a regular basis. Starting with such phrases is a good idea, as they will most likely be repeated on a daily basis, if not several times a day. As time moves on and your preschooler progresses do add in more words or additional phrases as you see fit. You will be amazed at how well your child does and before you know it you will have no choice but to look for more advanced phrases.

Preschool Spanish Phrases To Get you Started

 

  • Time to go to bed… ............Hora de irse a la cama
  • ·Did you fall over?….............¿Te caiste¿
  • ·Do you want to play?…....... ¿Quieres jugar?
  • ·Are you hungry?…................¿Tienes hambre?
  • ·Let's read a book…................Vamos a leer un libro
  • ·What color is this?… ...........¿De qué color es?
  • ·What's the matter?…............¿Qué te pasa?
  • ·Time to get dressed…............Hora de vestirse
  • ·Time to take a bath…..............Hora del baño
  • ·Time to leave….........................Hora de irse.
  • ·Give me a kiss….......................Dame un beso.
  • ·Mommy loves you…..................Mamá te ama.
  • ·Daddy loves you….....................Papá te ama.
  • ·Be careful…................................Ten cuidado.          
  • ·No running…...............................No en aveiado.                   
  • ·What color is that?…................¿De qué color es?
  • ·How old are you?…..................¿Cuántos años tienes?
  • ·What is your name?….............¿Cómo te llamas?
  • ·Time to clean up….....................Es hora de limpiar.
  • ·Play nice with your friends…....Juega bien con tus amigos.
  • ·What is your favorite animal?  ¿Cuál es tu  animal favorito?
  • ·Thank you…..................................Gracias.
  • ·Please?….....................................Por favor?
  • ·You have a time out….................Tienes tiempo tiempo libre.
  • ·Can you color me a picture?….¿Puedes hacerme un dibujo?      
  • ·What is your friend's name?…¿Cuál es el nombre de tu amigo?
  • ·That is very nice…........................Eso es muy bonito.
  • ·Please tie your shoes….............Por favor, ata sus zapatos.                
  • Do you have to go to the bathroom?…¿Tienes que ir al baño?   

 


Tips For Using Preschool Spanish Phrases

1/  Preschool Spanish should always be fun!

2/ Try to incorporate preschool Spanish phrases into all aspects of everyday activities.

3/ Let the child hear you using the preschool Spanish phrases in relation to what you are doing, ie if you are hungry etc.

4/ Always communicate in the positive, never force the child to speak in Spanish by insisting, eg If you don't say it in Spanish then...

5/ Find audio cd's which teach basic preschool Spanish phrases and have a sing along together.

6/ Start as early as possible, preschool Spanish phrases can be used from birth, it is never too soon.

7/ Enjoy yourself and focus on the great gift you are giving your child.

8/ Do not let negative comments from others sway you, find people who support your decision in teaching your child a secon language.

Preschool Spanish Phrases For Bathtime    Frasas Para La Hora Del Baño

Here are a few handy phrases for bathtime to use with little ones..

  • It's bathtime......................................... Hora de bañarse
  • Do you want bubble?..........................¿Quieres burbujas?
  • Let's wash your face............................Vamos a lavar tu pelo
  • Let's wash your hair.............................Vamos a lavar tu cara
  • Splash in the water...............................Salpica en el agua
  • Don't get soap in your eyes.................No pongas jabón en tus ojos
  • Do you want some bath toys?             ¿Quieres algún jugete para el baño?
  • How is the water, not too hot?.............¿Como está el agua, no muy caliente?
  • Is the water too cold?............................¿Está el agua muy fria?
  • Time to come out now...........................Es hora de salir
  • Let's get you dry.......................................Vamos a secarte
  • Let's dry your hair....................................Vamos a secar tu pelo
  • Let's dry your face....................................Vamos a secar tu cara
  • Let's dry your toes....................................Vamos a secar tus dedos de los pies
  • Let's put on your pijamas.......................Vamos a poner el pijamas
  • Let's brush your teeth..............................Vamos a limpioar los dientes

 

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