English Fun Day!
Hello, English explorers! Today is Monday, September 21, 2026. Get ready to talk about cartoons, tasty Chilean treats, exciting stories, music, hobbies, and school. Read, smile, and learn one step at a time!
Cartoons Kids Are Watching in Chile
Many children in Chile enjoy animated adventures on TV and streaming services. Bluey tells funny and warm stories about family life. Miraculous: Tales of Ladybug & Cat Noir has superheroes, teamwork, and mysteries. Pokémon stories are also fun for children who like fantastic creatures and big journeys. Which character would you invite on an adventure?
Toys & Collectibles
Building bricks are great for making houses, robots, and spaceships. Pokémon cards and small fantasy figures are fun to collect and trade fairly with friends. Some children also enjoy plush animals, puzzles, board games, and creative construction sets. Remember: the best game is one where everyone feels welcome!
Sweet Treats & Candies
Chile has many famous treats. A Super 8 is a crunchy wafer covered in chocolate. A Chokita is a chocolate-covered snack with a soft, sweet center. Frugelé candies are small, fruity, and chewy. You may also know cuchuflí, a crisp rolled wafer that can contain manjar. These are sometimes foods, so enjoy a small portion and take care of your teeth!
Books & Stories
Books can take you anywhere! Papelucho, by Chilean writer Marcela Paz, shares the funny thoughts and adventures of a boy. Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone offers magic, friendship, and courage for confident readers. Younger readers may enjoy illustrated stories such as Dog Man. Try reading one short page in English and underline a new word.
Music & Dance
Children can enjoy upbeat pop, movie soundtracks, and Chilean folk music with their families. Try clapping to the beat or learning a simple, family-friendly dance. During Chilean celebrations, you may hear cueca and see dancers using handkerchiefs. Music is also helpful for English: listen for repeated words and sing along to clean, age-appropriate songs.
Hobbies & After-School Fun
Football, basketball, volleyball, skating, and cycling are exciting ways to move. Indoors, you can draw comics, make paper crafts, play chess, read, or build models. Nature fans can walk with an adult and observe birds or plants. In English, ask a friend, “What do you like to do after school?”
School Subjects Vocabulary
Use these words when you talk about your school day:
- Maths — Matemáticas: We solve a maths problem.
- Science — Ciencias: We learn about plants in science.
- History — Historia: I read about the past in history.
- Art — Arte: She paints a bright picture in art.
- Physical Education — Educación Física: We play volleyball in physical education.
- Homework — Tarea: I finish my homework after school.
Grammar Power-Up
1. Like + verbo terminado en -ing
En inglés usamos like + verbo con -ing para hablar de actividades que nos gustan. Con he, she o it, usamos likes.
English: I like reading comics.
Español: Me gusta leer cómics.
English: She likes playing football.
Español: A ella le gusta jugar fútbol.
2. Can para expresar habilidad
Usamos can + verbo en forma base para decir lo que alguien sabe o puede hacer. Can no cambia con la persona.
English: We can dance cueca.
Español: Podemos bailar cueca.
English: He can build a robot.
Español: Él puede construir un robot.
Quick Quiz
Which cartoon in the post tells warm stories about family life?
A. Bluey B. Papelucho C. Dog Man
What is a cuchuflí?
A. A school subject B. A rolled wafer C. A dance
Which sentence correctly talks about a hobby?
A. I like draw. B. I liking drawing. C. I like drawing.
Great work! Check your answers below, then say one new English sentence aloud.