Learn Spanish with Autumn Vocabulary

Fun, bite-sized activities for bilingual kids and busy families

Autumn brings colourful leaves, cosy afternoons and… brand-new Spanish words! At El Recreo Spanish, we’ve created a practical resource to help children learn Autumn vocabulary through games, movement and songs. It’s perfect for families raising bilingual kids and for educators who want quick, effective ideas for the classroom.

👉 Get it here: Learn Spanish – Autumn Vocabulary 

What will children learn?

Words and phrases for:

• Nature in autumn: leaf, tree, wind, rain, puddles, mushrooms.

• Colours & feelings: brown, orange, gold; cold, wet.

• Weather & clothing: coat, scarf, boots, umbrella; Hace frío (It’s cold), Está lloviendo (It’s raining).

• Seasonal food: pumpkin, apple, chestnut, soup.

• (Optional) Friendly Halloween bits for little ones: pumpkin, costume, lantern.

Goal: grow vocabulary, boost pronunciation and use short, useful phrases in everyday moments.

What’s inside?

Ready-to-use materials with guided activities, flashcards and printables for home or school. You can start in 10 minutes—no heavy prep required.

Best for ages 3–10(easily adaptable for older children with extra prompts).

A 10-minute daily routine

1) Warm-up (2 min)
Review 3–5 flashcards: “Hoja – the leaf is orange.” Add a gesture or mime.

2) Quick game (5 min)

• Autumn Bingo: call out words; children mark with stickers.

• I spy: “I spy… a pumpkin.”

• Simon Says – Autumn edition: “Simon says… jump in the puddles.”

• Memory: match picture to word.

Ideas for home, school and outdoor learning

• At home: create an Autumn corner and label objects in Spanish.

• In nursery/primary: short vocabulary hunt in the playground; record finds in Spanish.

• Art & music: leaf collage with labels; a mini rap with autumn rhymes.

• Family routines: before leaving the house, say the weather in Spanish: “Hoy hace viento.”

Why families love it 

• Natural learning (movement + emotion + repetition).

• Confidence to speak using simple, functional phrases.

• Cultural connection: experiencing autumn in Spanish.

• Easy consistency: short activities that fit real life.

Who is it for?

• Families raising bilingual (or multilingual) children.

• Early Years and Primary educators, childminders and home-educating families.

• Anyone who wants a playful, effective start to Spanish.