Spring Fun in Chile: Your English Adventure!
Monday, October 5, 2026
Hello, English explorers! It is spring in Chile. Let's discover fun things to watch, read, play, and learn. Today's challenge: say three new English words out loud. You can do it!
Cartoons Kids Are Watching in Chile
Looking for cartoon ideas? Familiar favorites for children in Chile include Bluey, Pokémon, and SpongeBob SquarePants. These are suggestions, not a live popularity ranking. Available episodes can change by channel or service.
Bluey turns everyday moments into games. Pokémon is full of adventure and teamwork. SpongeBob has silly underwater stories!
Say it: “My favorite cartoon is Bluey.” Which cartoon makes you laugh?
Toys & Collectibles
Building bricks, Pokémon cards, toy cars, and board games are familiar choices for playtime. Build a tiny town, organize your cards, or play a game with your family.
You do not need new toys to have fun. Make a paper character or build a castle from clean cardboard!
Say it: “I have a small collection.” If you trade cards, ask a trusted adult to help keep the trade fair.
Sweet Treats & Candies
Chile has some well-known sweet snacks! A Super 8 is a chocolate-covered wafer. Sahne-Nuss is chocolate with almonds. A cuchuflí is a crunchy tube often filled with manjar.
Crunchy means crujiente. Try saying: “My cuchuflí is crunchy!”
Enjoy sweets as an occasional treat. Check ingredients with an adult if you have a food allergy, and drink water when you are thirsty.
Books & Stories
Ready for a reading adventure? Papelucho, by Chilean author Marcela Paz, shares a child's funny thoughts and experiences. Matilda, by Roald Dahl, introduces a clever girl who loves books.
For English practice, choose a short illustrated story or an easy reader. Pictures can help you understand new words!
Mini mission: Read one page. Find a word you know. Say: “I like this story.”
Music & Dance
Let's move! Songs from 31 Minutos are a familiar Chilean choice for family listening. “Mi equilibrio espiritual” is one song you can explore with your family. Cheerful movie songs, such as “Try Everything” from Zootopia, can also make English practice fun.
Choose a family-friendly version with a trusted adult. Listen for one English word, clap to the beat, and make up a simple dance!
Say it: “I can dance.” Give yourself space to move safely.
Hobbies & After-School Fun
Football, cycling, drawing, and crafts are fun after-school choices. Spring is a great time to notice flowers and birds, too!
- Play football: Take turns and include everyone.
- Ride a bike: Wear a helmet and ride in a safe place.
- Make a craft: Turn scrap paper into colorful flowers.
Ask a friend: “What do you like to do?” Answer: “I like drawing!”
School Subjects Vocabulary
Pack your imaginary school bag! Learn these subject names:
- Math — Matemáticas: “I count shapes in math.”
- Science — Ciencias: “We learn about plants in science.”
- History — Historia: “We learn about the past in history.”
- Art — Arte: “I paint a flower in art.”
- Music — Música: “We sing together in music.”
- Physical education (PE) — Educación Física: “We play ball games in PE.”
- English — Inglés: “I learn new words in English.”
Your turn: “My favorite subject is _____.”
Grammar Power-Up
1. I like + verbo terminado en -ing
Para hablar de una actividad que te gusta, puedes usar I like seguido de un verbo terminado en -ing. Por ejemplo, play cambia a playing.
English: “I like playing football.”
Español: “Me gusta jugar fútbol.”
2. I can + verbo base
Usa I can para decir lo que puedes hacer o sabes hacer. Después de can, el verbo va en su forma base, sin to y sin -ing.
English: “I can dance.”
Español: “Puedo bailar.”
¡Tu turno! Completa: “I like _____.” y “I can _____.”
Quick Quiz
Choose one answer for each question. Look back at the post if you need help!
Which treat is a crunchy tube often filled with manjar?
A. A cuchuflí
B. A toy car
C. A flowerIn which subject do we learn about plants?
A. Art
B. Science
C. HistoryWhat should you wear when you ride a bike?
A. A paper crown
B. A school bag
C. A helmet
Check your answers!
1: A — A cuchuflí is the crunchy treat.
2: B — We learn about plants in science.
3: C — A helmet helps protect your head.
Great work, explorer! Share one new English word with someone today.