Spanish Advent Calendar

24 Days of Fun Learning for Kids

The magic of December isn’t only about twinkling lights, hot chocolate, and festive songs — it’s also a wonderful time to spark curiosity and creativity in your child. At El Recreo Spanish, we believe that learning a language can be a joyful, family-filled adventure.

Our Spanish Advent Calendar is designed for children of all ages — from toddlers just beginning to say their first words to older learners preparing for their GCSE Spanish journey. Behind every window, you’ll find a new opportunity to explore the Spanish language and culture through play, imagination, and connection.

Every day, a new surprise awaits: words, songs, stories, games, and cultural facts — all created by our passionate team of native Spanish educators in the UK. Whether you’re joining our Spanish classes for kids in person or following along online, this calendar brings the joy of bilingual learning directly to your home.

Learning Spanish from an early age gives children more than vocabulary — it gives them a new way of seeing the world. Spanish is one of the most spoken languages globally, opening doors to new cultures, friendships, and opportunities.

Scientific research shows that children who grow up exposed to more than one language often develop stronger memory, problem-solving, and empathy skills. At El Recreo Spanish, we’ve seen this first-hand: when learning feels like play, confidence blooms naturally.

Our Spanish classes for children are designed with these developmental benefits in mind. They nurture curiosity, creativity, and communication — the foundations for lifelong learning.

So this December, as you open each door of the Advent Calendar, remember that every little word, song, or activity is building your child’s cognitive and emotional skills while having fun.

Spanish Books and Storytime – Building Language Through Imagination

Books are one of the most powerful tools for children learning a new language. They allow kids to visualise words, feel rhythm, and connect emotions to meaning.

At El Recreo Spanish, we create and recommend Spanish books for kids that are playful, visual, and bilingual — so families can enjoy them together.

From our original Cirilo storybooks, which take children on adventures across Latin America, to our Spanish activity books like Fun Math in Spanish and Aventura en Español, every page encourages creativity and confidence.

Our teachers often say, “Reading is where language becomes alive.” That’s why our Spanish storybooks combine culture, humour, and music — transforming reading time into a learning experience filled with laughter and imagination.

If your child loves stories, you can explore our full collection of bilingual books — they’re a perfect companion to our Spanish courses for children.