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A1 Graduation Chest in Spanish
This graduation chest brings together essential A1 concepts like daily commands, simple needs, and common activities to help you communicate effectively with your child.
What you'll learn
- Use reflexive verbs for daily routines
- Express likes and needs clearly
- Identify common objects and transportation
- Discuss dates and basic spending
Spanish phrases for a1 graduation chest
Ponte los zapatos, por favor.
Put on your shoes, please.
'Ponte' is the reflexive command form for 'put on yourself'.
Necesito una manzana.
I need an apple.
'Necesito' comes from the verb 'necesitar'.
Vamos a leer juntos.
Let's read together.
'Vamos a' + infinitive is a simple way to say 'let's' or 'we are going to'.
Tu lonchera está en tu mochila.
Your lunchbox is in your bag.
'Mochila' is the standard word for backpack/bag.
Me gusta jugar contigo.
I like playing with you.
'Contigo' is a special form meaning 'with you'.
Puedes gastar un euro.
You may spend one euro.
'Puedes' expresses permission here.
Vamos en autobús el primero de junio.
We go by bus on the first of June.
Use 'en' for most modes of transport in Spanish.
¿Estaba flojo tu diente?
Was your tooth loose?
'Flojo' is used for things that are loose or not tight.
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Lonchera
Lunchbox
Commonly used in Latin America; 'fiambrera' is used in Spain.
Gastar
To spend
Used for spending money.
Primero
First
Used specifically for the 1st day of the month.
Diente
Tooth
A child's 'baby tooth' is called a 'diente de leche'.
Expressing Likes with 'Me Gusta'
In Spanish, we don't say 'I like something', we say 'Something is pleasing to me'.
| Use | Form | Example |
|---|---|---|
| I like... | Me gusta + [verb] | Me gusta correr. |
| You like... | Te gusta + [verb] | ¿Te gusta cantar? |
Reflexive Commands (Informal)
When telling your child to do something to themselves (like dressing), the pronoun 'te' attaches to the end.
| Use | Form | Example |
|---|---|---|
| Put on | Ponte | Ponte la chaqueta. |
| Wash | Lávate | Lávate las manos. |
More examples
Necesito tu ayuda.
I need your help.
A useful variation of the 'necesito' phrase.
Me gusta estar contigo.
I like being with you.
Uses the infinitive 'estar' (to be).
Ponte la pijama.
Put on your pajamas.
Essential for the bedtime routine.