Master School Vocabulary: Free Multilingual Resource for Families
Are you looking to add a little élan or entusiasmo to your morning routine? Whether you’re prepping for the first day of kindergarten or looking to spice up your homeschool curriculum, learning school-themed vocabulary is a practical and engaging way to introduce a second language at home.
Here at One Third Stories, we believe language learning should fit into your busy life. We’ve put together a Free School Vocabulary Resource available in French, Spanish, German, and Italian.
What’s Inside Your Free Download?
Each language pack is designed to be immersive and easy to use, including:
- Downloadable Vocabulary: Clear, curated words for everyday school items.
- Activity Sheets: Fun puzzles to reinforce learning.
- Audio Files: Perfect your pronunciation by listening to each word on the go.
✏️ Essential School Words to Get You Started
Wondering what kind of words you'll find? Here are a few staples included in the guides:
|
English |
French |
Spanish |
German |
Italian |
|
Backpack |
le sac à dos |
la mochila |
der Rucksack |
lo zaino |
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Notebook |
le cahier |
el cuaderno |
das Heft |
il quaderno |
|
Pencil |
le crayon |
el lápiz |
der Bleistift |
la matita |
|
School Bus |
le bus scolaire |
el autobús escolar |
der Schulbus |
lo scuolabus |
|
Playground |
la cour de récré |
el patio |
der Spielplatz |
il parco giochi |
Practical Ways to Use These Words at Home
Learning a language is most effective when it’s tied to real-life actions. Here is how you can integrate these words into your daily flow:
1. The Morning "Checklist" (Pre-School)
Before heading out the door, play a quick game of "I Spy" or "Label the Bag." Instead of asking, "Do you have your notebook?" try:
- "¿Tienes tu cuaderno?" (Spanish)
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"Hast du dein Heft?" (German)
2. The Commute Play-by-Play
Whether you are walking or driving, point out what you see.
- "Look! There is the scuolabus!" (Italian)
- "Is that the cour de récré?" (French)
3. For the Homeschoolers: The Labeling Game
Turn your learning space into a bilingual zone. Print out the vocabulary sheets and cut them into labels. Tape "el lápiz" to the pencil jar or "der Rucksack" to the coat hook. It creates a visual immersion that sticks.
4. Afternoon Decompression
When the kids get home, have them "unmask" their day. Ask them to show you one thing they used in their backpack today, naming it in their target language.
Download Your Free Resources
Ready to start? Click the links below to download the full PDF and audio bundle for each language.
Pro-Tip: Don't worry about being perfect. Even if you only remember the word for "pencil" today, you're building a foundation of curiosity and global thinking for your child!
