Even if your Spanish isn’t perfect, you can help your child feel more connected to the language this summer. How? Start with short, natural phrases they’ll hear often—and associate with love, joy, and curiosity.
Below are 10 everyday phrases that are easy to remember and perfect for little learners. Use them at home, at the park, during bedtime, or whenever the moment strikes!
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☀️ 1. ¡Vamos afuera! — Let’s go outside!
A perfect phrase to kick off a summer adventure (or just a backyard snack break).
Música en el jardín | Periplo
📖 2. Es hora de leer. — It’s time to read.
Add a little rhythm or routine to your storytime.
Duérmete, bebé | Libros Para Ninos
❤️ 3. Te quiero mucho. — I love you so much.
Say it often. Say it loud. No translation needed.
I Love You Mucho Mucho | Beaming Books
🍎 4. ¿Tienes hambre? — Are you hungry?
Useful before snack time or to sneak in a little vocabulary review.
I'm Hungry! / ¡Tengo hambre! | Henry Holt and Co.
🧸 5. Buen trabajo. — Good job.
A simple way to offer encouragement and praise.
Loving Kindness / Bondad Amarosa | Barefoot Books
🎨 6. ¿De qué color es? — What color is it?
Ask while pointing to objects in a book or outdoors.
Singing / Cantando de Colores | Lil' Libros
💤 7. Dulces sueños. — Sweet dreams.
End the day with comfort and connection.
Soñemos un sueño | El Naranjo
🐶 8. ¡Mira esto! — Look at this!
Use it to point out something funny, exciting, or unexpected.
¿Quién tiene qué? | Ediciones Jaguar
🎶 9. Vamos a cantar. — Let’s sing.
Perfect for playtime, cleanup time, or car rides.
Si mamá canta | Periplo
📚 10. ¿Cuál es tu parte favorita? — What’s your favorite part?
Ask this after reading a book together—it sparks conversation and builds memory.
Hoy Me Siento | Periplo
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