Spanish · A2 · Family moment
Making a fair turn-taking plan in Spanish
Helping children navigate sharing by creating a predictable sequence of events. Using time markers like 'first', 'then', and 'after that' builds structure and reduces frustration during play.
What you'll learn
- Use sequence words like 'primero', 'luego', and 'después' to explain a plan.
- Practice common playroom vocabulary like toys and timers.
- Form simple sentences that set expectations for turn-taking.
Spanish phrases for making a fair turn-taking plan
Primero, elegimos un juguete juntos.
First, we choose a toy together.
'Juntos' changes to 'juntas' if everyone in the group is female.
Luego, tienes la grúa por dos minutos.
Then you have the crane for two minutes.
Use 'luego' to show the next step in the sequence.
Después, tu hermana tiene un turno.
After that, your sister has a turn.
'Turno' is the word for 'a turn' in a game or activity.
Primero, doy la vuelta al reloj de arena.
First, I turn the sand timer over.
'Dar la vuelta' is a common phrase for turning something over.
Luego, miramos cómo cae la arena.
Then we watch the sand fall.
'Miramos' means 'we watch' or 'we look at'.
Después, puedes elegir otro juguete.
After that, you can choose another toy.
'Elegir' is the infinitive 'to choose'.
Luego, recuperas la grúa.
Then you get the crane back.
'Recuperar' is used here to mean getting something back into your possession.
Al final, aparcamos los dos camiones juntos.
At the end, we park both trucks together.
'Al final' signals the conclusion of the sequence.
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Try it free for 7 daysKey words
la grúa
the crane
A common construction toy name.
el reloj de arena
the sand timer
Literally 'the clock of sand'.
el turno
the turn
Essential for explaining sharing rules.
juntos/as
together
Must match the gender of the people playing.
Sequencing Adverbs
In Spanish, we use specific adverbs to guide a child through a sequence. Unlike English, the word order is quite flexible, but usually, the adverb comes first to set the scene.
| Use | Form | Example |
|---|---|---|
| First | Primero | Primero, jugamos. |
| Then / Later | Luego | Luego, descansamos. |
| Afterwards | Después | Después, meriendas. |
| Finally / At the end | Al final / Por último | Al final, guardamos todo. |
More examples
Primero el coche, luego el camión.
First the car, then the truck.
A simplified version for younger toddlers.
¿Es mi turno ahora?
Is it my turn now?
A question a child might ask during the sequence.
Primero yo, después tú.
First me, after that you.
A very basic way to establish order.