Spanish at Home in 5, 10, or 15 Minutes: Mini Lessons with El Recreo Spanish YouTube Channel

Raising bilingual kids doesn’t have to be overwhelming or time-consuming. At El Recreo Spanish, we believe in learning through play, songs, and connection — even if you only have a few minutes a day!

Here’s how you can turn screen time into meaningful Spanish learning moments with our YouTube mini-lessons, sorted by time.

5-Minute Mini Lesson + Song Learn Spanish Feelings!

Perfect for busy mornings or transition times.

Try this:
Watch the mini lessons and sing along to “Como te sientes hoy from our channel.
Practice feelings by making the faces and repeating after Cirilo.

Goal: Learn basic feelings and build confidence repeating Spanish phrases. Click here to listen Spanish song and mini lesson about feelings

10-Minute Mini Lesson: Sing + Move!

Ideal before snack time, outdoor play, or a quick break between activities.

Try this:
Watch “Los saludos” from our YouTube channel.
Act out each greeting: wave for hola, shake hands for buenos días, blow a kiss for hasta luego.
Turn it into a quick game — say a greeting and let your child do the matching action!

Goal: Reinforce common Spanish greetings through movement, repetition, and play. Click here to listen Spanish song and mini lesson about greetings.

15-Minute Mini Lesson: Sing + Talk + Play

Perfect for after school or as part of your bedtime routine.

Try this:
Start with the “Saludos y emociones” song from our YouTube channel.
Pause after each greeting or feeling — ask: “¿Cómo estás tú hoy?” (How are you today?)
Then, draw simple emoji faces together — happy 😊, sad 😢, tired 😴 — and label them in Spanish: feliz, triste, cansado/a.

Say together:
“Hola, estoy feliz.”
“Buenos días, estoy cansado.”

Goal: Help children express emotions in Spanish while reinforcing basic greetings in context. Click here to listen Spanish song and mini lesson about greetings and feelings

Ready to Learn More?

Subscribe to our YouTube Channel  for weekly Spanish songs, stories, and fun content for bilingual families.

Want guided learning? Explore our online classes for kids, teens, and adults here .

Check out our bilingual storybooks here  to extend the learning off-screen!