Spanish Lesson Plans by Theme
Inside: A guide to Spanish songs by themes and learning levels.
This page is long! I’ve broken it into 3 sections:
1. Spanish Lessons for PreK – Early Elementary
2. Lesson Plans for Upper Elementary Spanish Learners
3. Spanish Lesson Plans for Middle and High School Students
Before we get to the lessons, here’s a quick guide to songs lists for Spanish themes, for kids:
Songs
Songs
Songs
Spanish Lesson Plans for Preschool to Early Elementary
Spanish Greetings Resources
- Free Unit on Spanish Greetings
- Buenos días / ¿Cómo estás? Lesson Outline
- ¿Cómo te llamas? Lesson Ideas
PreK Spanish Numbers Resources
- Spanish numbers lesson outline with activity ideas for preschool.
- Teach numbers 1-5 with the song Cinco monitos (with printables and mini-book)
PreK Spanish Colors Resources
- Spanish colors lesson outline with activity ideas for preschool.
- See a list of Spanish colors songs on YouTube that kids of all ages will enjoy.
PreK Spanish Body Parts Resources
Body parts are perfect for little Spanish learners. You can do tons of tactile and movement-based activities!
- Here’s a great list for body parts activities.
Farm Animals Lesson Plan
I have some really cute free printables for learning the names of farm animals!
- Farm Animals in Spanish Lesson Ideas
Food in Spanish Lesson Plan
With young children, I recommend choosing just a few foods to begin with. I liked starting with one food for each color!
- Food in Spanish Lesson Ideas
Spanish Lesson Plans for Elementary And Middle School
Spanish Numbers Lessons
- Lesson with a free printable pack (crossword puzzles, color-by-number, etc.)
- Mano Nerviosa (fun card game)
- Free PDF with lessons, Bingo, and more.
- Simple Spanish story with body parts and numbers.
Colors in Spanish Lessons
- Here’s a post with a free printable pack (color-by-number, word searches, etc.).
- Free PDF with lessons, flashcards, games, etc.
Spanish Classroom Objects Lessons
- Free PDF lesson with games and flashcards.
- Free mini-stories (1 and 2) for classroom objects.
- I Have, Who Has game for Classroom Objects
Body Parts in Spanish Lessons
- Free PDF lesson with games and flashcards.
- This PDF download has some good monster body parts worksheets as well.
- A list of activities and body parts worksheet
- Simple free Spanish story for body parts.
Spanish Lessons About Families
- Free PDF lesson with flashcards and family tree poster (be sensitive with activities like this- fictional families can be used).
- Simple free Spanish story for members of the family.
Hobbies in Spanish Lessons
- Free PDF lesson with games and flashcards.
- Simple free Spanish story for hobbies.
Clothing in Spanish Lessons
- Free clothing in Spanish printable games.
Clothing in Spanish Lessons
- Free food in Spanish flashcards and games.