5 Fun Games to Boost Bilingual Skills at Home

Helping your child grow bilingual doesn't need to feel like a task it can be full of fun and engaging moments! By incorporating playful, interactive games into your routine, you can turn everyday activities into opportunities for language development. Here are five exciting games that will help your child strengthen their English and Spanish skills, all while enjoying quality family time.

1. Bilingual Memory Game

Create picture cards with everyday objects and encourage your child to match the pairs while saying the word in both English and Spanish.

Why it works: This boosts vocabulary retention in both languages and improves memory skills.

2. Bilingual Simon Says

Switch between commands in English and Spanish, such as "Simon says, touch your ears" and "Simón dice, toca tus rodillas.

Why it works: This game builds language comprehension and quick-thinking skills, keeping your child engaged and active.

3. Bilingual Treasure Hunt

Write simple clues in both English and Spanish, such as “Find the toy under the bed” in English and “Busca el libro en la mesa” in Spanish, leading your child to hidden treasures.

Why it works: This game develops problem-solving skills and strengthens language comprehension through fun exploration.

4. Bilingual Storytelling

Take turns telling parts of a story, switching between languages. You could begin with “Once upon a time” in English, and your child could continue with “Había una vez” in Spanish.

Why it works: This exercise encourages creativity and helps children transition naturally between languages.

5. Bilingual Pictionary

Draw an object and have your child guess what it is in both English and Spanish. For example, draw a tree and encourage them to say both “tree” and “árbol.”

Why it works: Pictionary blends creativity with language learning, reinforcing vocabulary through visual and verbal associations.

Incorporating these simple games into your daily routine is an easy and fun way to enhance your child’s bilingual skills. The interactive nature of these activities ensures that learning happens naturally, while keeping your child entertained and engaged.

Curious to explore more ways to support your child’s bilingual journey?

Contact us at Trinity Spiral School to learn about our immersive bilingual programs and how we can help your child succeed!