Languages & Communication

Languages · Seedlings 4–6 · Reception–Y1

Greetings and numbers (Spanish)

How do children say hello around the world?

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What you will learn

  • Say hello, goodbye, please and thank you in Spanish
  • Count to 10 in Spanish
  • Respond to simple instructions (levántate, siéntate)
  • Notice that sounds differ between languages

Helpful to know first: Count to 10 in home language

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  1. Discover

    Think first: How do children say hello around the world? Say or jot one idea before you read on.

  2. Learn — core route

    • Puppet greeting dialogue
    • Number song 1–10
    • Simon says in Spanish

    Lessons in this subject: Learn Topics · Languages

  3. Practise — check a common mix-up

    Spanish 'j' sounds like English 'j'.

    'Gracias' means hello.

  4. Apply / Create — Hello Video

    Record a 30-second greeting, count to 10 and say thank you in Spanish.

    Evidence type: audio · accessible alternative always allowed (speak it, draw it, or show an adult).

    How it is judged (rubric)
    • Beginning: Says hola
    • Developing: Greets + counts to 5
    • Secure: Greets, counts to 10, please/thank you clearly
    • Extending: Adds a question and answer
  5. Explain — say what you did

  6. Review later

    We'll offer a quick memory check in 7, 21 and 45 days. Mark this done and your Today page will remind you gently.

For grown-ups · framework mappings

  • aligned to UK NC (MFL) · KS2 Languages (early start)
  • aligned to CEFR-aligned · Pre-A1

Status: Live · reviewed

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