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Homework Side By Side in Spanish
This guide helps parents use simple Spanish commands to support their child during homework time, focusing on gentle instructions and encouragement.
What you'll learn
- Give basic homework instructions using the imperative mood
- Identify common school-related objects in Spanish
- Encourage children using simple, supportive phrases
Spanish phrases for homework side by side
Siéntate a mi lado.
Sit next to me.
Uses the reflexive verb 'sentarse'.
Abre tu libro.
Open your book.
'Tu' means 'your' (informal).
Toma tu lápiz.
Take your pencil.
'Toma' is the informal command for 'to take'.
Escribe tu nombre.
Write your name.
A common instruction for schoolwork.
Lee esta palabra.
Read this word.
'Esta' means 'this' for feminine nouns like 'palabra'.
Mira el dibujo.
Look at the picture.
'Dibujo' can mean drawing or picture.
Inténtalo de nuevo.
Try again.
Literally: 'Try it again'.
Tómate un descanso.
Take a break.
Reflexive form used to suggest a personal action.
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Libro
Book
Masculine noun.
Lápiz
Pencil
Ends in 'z', plural is 'lápices'.
Palabra
Word
Feminine noun.
Dibujo
Drawing / Picture
Commonly used in kids' workbooks.
Descanso
Break / Rest
From the verb 'descansar'.
The Informal Imperative (Tú Commands)
To give a command to a child, we use the informal 'tú' imperative. For regular verbs, use the 3rd person singular form (he/she) of the present tense.
| Use | Form | Example |
|---|---|---|
| -AR Verbs | Ends in -a | Toma (Take) |
| -ER Verbs | Ends in -e | Lee (Read) |
| -IR Verbs | Ends in -e | Escribe (Write) |
More examples
¡Muy bien! Escribe tu nombre aquí.
Very good! Write your name here.
Combining encouragement with a command.
Abre tu libro en la página cinco.
Open your book to page five.
Adding specific page numbers is helpful.
¿Estás cansado? Tómate un descanso.
Are you tired? Take a break.
Checking in on the child's energy.