Spanish learning games for kids ages 3 to 7
Want your child to play in Spanish? ABC Kids Learning has a full Spanish version of the site, and these games work in it. Here's how to set it up and what to expect, even if you don't speak much Spanish yourself.
Why games help with a new language
Young kids pick up words when they hear them over and over, tied to something they can see or do. A game gives them a reason to listen: flip a card and hear “perro,” build a word one syllable at a time, decide what a character does next.
That's different from a flashcard drill. Your child isn't being quizzed; they're playing, and the Spanish comes along for the ride. A few minutes here and there adds a bit more Spanish to their week without turning it into homework.
Games are one piece of the picture, not the whole thing. Songs, books, conversations and people who speak Spanish with your child matter too.
How to play in Spanish on this site
The site comes in two versions, English and Spanish, and each game opens in the language of the page you're on. To play in Spanish, switch the site language to Spanish. Everything changes, including menus and the text for parents, so it helps to look around in English first.
You choose the language as the adult; the games never ask your child which language they want. It's free to play, with no sign-up and no credit card.
- Animal memory game: every animal is paired with its name written in Spanish, on both versions of the site. Flip the word card to hear the Spanish name.
- Syllable Market: on the Spanish version, kids build Spanish food words like PE-RA (pear) and QUE-SO (cheese), then see the English word when they finish.
- Interactive story: on the Spanish version, the story of Pip the chameleon is read aloud in Spanish, and your child picks what happens next.
- Tip: let your child play a game once in English so they know how it works, then switch to Spanish.
Ideas for families, even if you're still learning
You don't need to be fluent to help. Learning alongside your child is part of the fun, and it shows them that new words are for everyone.
After a game, talk about it: “What went into your basket at the market?” or “What did Pip do?” Mix in the Spanish words your child just heard.
- Routines: pick one moment a day, like bath time or breakfast, to use a few Spanish words together.
- Songs: sing simple children's songs in Spanish in the car or while cleaning up.
- Read together: look for picture books in Spanish at your local library, and read them even if your accent isn't perfect.
- Name things: in the kitchen or at the store, say the Spanish name of fruits and foods out loud.
- Family and friends: if a grandparent, neighbor or babysitter speaks Spanish, ask them to use it with your child.
What to expect
Every child moves at their own pace. Your child may understand a word long before they say it, or answer you in English after hearing Spanish. That's fine: keep playing and keep the mood light.
We won't promise that a game will make your child bilingual. What you can count on is a calm, ad-free space with no chat, with games made for ages 3 to 7 that are played by tapping and listening. The Spanish words in these games are read by your device's built-in reading voice, so the accent can vary from one device to another.
Related games
- Syllable Market: a syllable game for kids who love to shopSyllable Market: on the Spanish version, kids build food words like PE-RA by putting syllables in order.See →
- Interactive stories for kids: The day Pip lost his colorInteractive stories: a read-aloud story where your child decides what Pip the chameleon does. In Spanish on the Spanish site.See →
- Animal Memo: an animal memory game for kids, in English and SpanishAnimal memory game: match each animal with its Spanish name and hear it when the card flips.See →
Frequently asked questions
Do I need to speak Spanish to use these games?
No. Kids play by tapping and listening, and the words are read aloud. Just keep in mind that the Spanish version of the site is entirely in Spanish, including menus, so set things up in English first if that's easier.
How do I switch the games to Spanish?
Change the site language to Spanish. The games open in the language of the page, so your child doesn't have to choose anything. The animal memory game shows Spanish names on both versions.
Will my child become fluent in Spanish?
We can't promise that, and no game can on its own. These games are a way to hear and play with Spanish words for a few minutes. Talking, reading and singing in Spanish with your child still matter most.
Does my child need to read?
Not for the story or the animal memory game: the words are read aloud. The Syllable Market, made for ages 4 to 6, works with written syllables, but each word is read aloud before your child builds it, and a button plays it again.
Is it free and safe?
Yes. It's free, with no ads and no chat. You can play without signing up or a credit card.