English Adventure: School, Stories, and Sweet Treats!
Hi, friends in Chile! Ready for a small English adventure? Today we will talk about things you can watch, play, read, and learn. Say a new word out loud. You can do it!
Cartoons Kids Are Watching in Chile
Many children enjoy Bluey and Pokémon. Bluey plays imaginative games with her family. Pokémon trainers make friends and explore new places. Which kind of adventure do you like?
Toys & Collectibles
Building blocks, Pokémon cards, and small collectible figures make playtime exciting. You can build a colorful town or trade cards with a friend. Remember: trading should always be fair and friendly.
Sweet Treats & Candies
In Chile, you might see cuchuflí, a crunchy rolled wafer with a sweet filling. Alfajores are soft cookies with manjar in the middle. These are treats to enjoy sometimes, perhaps with a glass of water!
Books & Stories
Try a Dog Man story for silly comic-book fun, or read El Principito for a gentle adventure about friendship. A book can take you somewhere new without leaving your chair.
Music & Dance
Put on an age-appropriate pop playlist or sing a song from 31 Minutos. You can also try the cueca, a traditional Chilean dance. Clap to the beat and make up your own fun moves!
Hobbies & After-School Fun
After school, you could play football, draw a comic, ride a bike with a helmet, or make paper crafts. Invite a friend to play or show someone your art. What do you like to do?
School Subjects Vocabulary
Let's learn the names of school subjects! Read each English word, its Spanish meaning, and an example.
- Math — Matemáticas: I count the stars in math class.
- Science — Ciencias: We learn about plants in science.
- History — Historia: In history, I learn about the past.
- Art — Arte: I draw a bright bird in art.
- Physical Education (PE) — Educación Física: We play a team game in PE.
Grammar Power-Up
I like + noun
En inglés, usa “I like” antes de un sustantivo para decir que algo te gusta.
English: I like science. / Español: Me gustan las ciencias.
We can + verb
Usa “We can” seguido de un verbo en su forma base para decir lo que podemos hacer. No agregues “to” entre “can” y el verbo.
English: We can draw a comic. / Español: Podemos dibujar un cómic.
Quick Quiz
Choose your answers, then check the answer key!
- Which Chilean treat is a crunchy rolled wafer? A) Cuchuflí B) Popcorn C) An apple
- What can you learn about in science class? A) Plants B) Card trading C) Dance steps
- Which hobby does the post say you can make from paper? A) Paper crafts B) Swimming C) Skiing
Answer key: 1—A, 2—A, 3—A. Great work!