This page lists free Spanish learning resources for kids, organized by method, including Spanish vocabulary flashcards, worksheets, word games, activity sheets, lessons, bilingual Spanish–English stories, Spanish audiobooks and podcasts, songs, games, and beginner-friendly reading.

If your child is a Spanish beginner, start with bilingual resources that keep meaning clear, then gradually add Spanish-only materials as comprehension grows.

Use this list to build a simple, low-pressure routine that helps your child learn Spanish naturally through stories, play, and real context.

 

Spanish Vocabulary Flashcards (Print & Digital)

Quizlet
Free user-created Spanish flashcard sets, many with images. Best for light review or older kids.

Cram
Simple, free flashcards for Spanish vocabulary. No visuals on many decks. Better for teens.

Printable Flashcards (PDFs)
Many teacher blogs and education sites offer free printable Spanish flashcards with pictures. Printed cards often work better for young kids than apps because they avoid screens and distractions.

 

Spanish Grammar Lessons

BBC Bitesize
Free, short Spanish grammar explanations. Best for older kids or teens who already understand some Spanish.

Spanish Dictionary
Free lists of Spanish words with English translations, grammar explanations, examples, and verb conjugations. Works best as a reference tool, not as a main learning method.

 

Spanish Scripted Dialogues / Phrase Learning

BBC Languages
Free beginner dialogues and travel phrases. Useful for polite introductions and basic situations.

Language Transfer
Free audio-based Spanish course. It was made for adults so it's most suitable for teens and adults, but some older kids can study it along with a parent.

 

Spanish Worksheets & Activity Sheets

Teachers Pay Teachers
Filter by “Free” to find free Spanish and bilingual printable worksheets and activities. Quality varies.

Education.com
Free Spanish worksheets, coloring pages, and labeling activities for kids.

Twinkl
Free tier includes Spanish worksheets and activity sheets made for use in a classroom. Account required.

 

Spanish & Bilingual Stories for Kids

Project Gutenberg
Free English classic books for kids.
Spanish editions are limited. English books can be paired with translations found elsewhere.

Biblioteca Virtual Miguel de Cervantes
Free Spanish editions and translations of classic books for kids.

LingoLina
Free children’s stories for ages 3–12 in Spanish, English, and bilingual formats, available as books and audiobooks.

The bilingual format supports easy comprehension for beginners and intermediate learners, while Spanish-only immersion options are designed for advanced learners.

You'll find books in Spanish and English across all genres including fantasy, adventure, mystery, comedy, fairytales, and bedtime stories.

StoryWeaver
Free illustrated picture books for young kids in Spanish, English, and other languages.
No bilingual formats.

The illustrations provide clear context and meaning. Great for gentle Spanish immersion and for teaching young kids a few words at a time.

Unite for Literacy
Free simple picture books in Spanish and English, with audio narration.

International Children’s Digital Library
Free children’s books in many languages, including Spanish.

Kindle Unlimited (Amazon)
Large selection of bilingual Spanish–English kids’ books.
Usually offers a free 1-month trial during which parents can download free books.

Wilbooks
27 free online Spanish stories for kindergarten level. Spanish only. Ages 0–4.

Cuentos X Contar
Short Spanish stories with one illustration and audio.

 

Spanish Audiobooks & Podcasts for Kids

Spotify
Free with ads. Many Spanish kids’ story podcasts, nonfiction podcasts, and audiobooks. For instance, Simple Stories in Spanish podcast by Small Town Teacher offers classic fairytales told in Spanish.

Apple Podcasts
Free access to Spanish kids’ podcasts and stories with ads.

LibriVox
Free public-domain audiobooks in English and Spanish. Includes beloved Classic books for older kids. Best for advanced learners due to native-speed delivery.

LingoLina
LingoLina.com offers free bilingual nonfiction podcasts on a wide range of topics, including biographies, geography, food, ancient history, famous rulers and leaders, science, nature, animals, world cultures, natural wonders, and more.

LingoLina also provides free audiobooks for kids, teens, and adults across many popular genres, such as fantasy, fiction, historical adventures, comedy, science fiction, action and adventure, dystopian stories, thrillers, mysteries, magical tales, fairy tales, bedtime stories, classic fairy tales, time travel, and more.

 

Spanish Songs & Music

YouTube
Large selection of free Spanish kids’ songs. Best with slow, clear, child-friendly channels.

Search for "Spanish nursery rhymes for kids" "Spanish songs for kids" "Teach kids Spanish with songs" to find plenty of content.

Tip: Always pre-watch content since some videos contain inappropriate content even when they look cute and are labeled as content for kids.

Curated Lists
Searching online for phrases like “best Spanish songs for kids” can lead to curated video lists that save time and effort. These collections help parents avoid hunting through YouTube themselves and often surface enjoyable, educational videos that may not appear at the top of YouTube search results.

News365 offers a curated list of Spanish nursery rhymes and bilingual songs for kids that teach numbers, colors, animals, common vocabulary, and more.

 

Spanish Word Puzzles

Spanish Word Search
Free beginner Spanish word search puzzles.

LingoLina
Free printable bilingual Spanish–English word search puzzles for all levels.

WordMint
Free printable Spanish word searches and crosswords, best for older or intermediate learners.

 

Spanish Games

Digital Dialects
Free online Spanish vocabulary flashcards and spelling games (fill in the missing letters in a word).

PandaTree
Free image-based Spanish vocabulary games. Best for intermediate learners.

PBS Kids
Free Spanish word games with clear visuals for younger children.

LingoLina
LingoLina.com offers 200+ game ideas for fun, easy, and free Spanish games you can play with your child at home, on the go, outdoors, at the park, while shopping, in the classroom, or even while cooking.

These include listening games, speaking games, movement-based activities, dances, search games, real-life vocabulary integration activities, play-based games, art games, role-play, and classic children’s and party games adapted to teach Spanish vocabulary in a fun, low-pressure way, one word at a time.

Learning Spanish vocabulary with free games and play
Classic games adapted to include Spanish words, such as Simon Says, scavenger hunts, guessing games, and role-play, are free and often more effective than apps.

These types of games involve multisensory input, physical movement, interaction with the real world, and active listening and speaking.

All of this makes learning fun while engaging different parts of a child’s mind and helping new Spanish words stick more easily in memory.

 

Conclusion

Learning Spanish does not require expensive programs, long study sessions, or rigid lesson plans.

With the right mix of free resources, parents can create a simple, enjoyable routine that helps children build real understanding over time.

Start with bilingual stories, videos, audio, and games to keep meaning clear, then rotate in songs, Spanish-only content, vocabulary games or flashcards, and light  educational activities to reinforce Spanish vocabulary.

When Spanish learning stays fun, varied, and pressure-free, children remain curious, confident, and open to Spanish which lays the foundation for lasting bilingualism.