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
Your next step: DiscoverGo
Discover
Think first: How do children say hello around the world? Say or jot one idea before you read on.
Learn — core route
- Puppet greeting dialogue
- Number song 1–10
- Simon says in Spanish
Lessons in this subject: Learn Topics · Languages
Practise — check a common mix-up
Spanish 'j' sounds like English 'j'.
'Gracias' means hello.
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
Explain — say what you did
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
What's next?
