Los Números 1–10
Numbers 1–10
Counting is a kindergarten superpower — now it works in two languages. Students learn to count to ten, answer ¿Cuántos hay?, and discover that they already use Spanish numbers every day (uno, dos, tres… in songs and games!).
Unit objectives
By the end of this unit, students will be able to:
- Count from 1 to 10 in Spanish
- Answer ¿Cuántos hay? (How many are there?) for small groups of objects
- Show the right number of fingers when hearing a Spanish number
- Sing a Spanish counting song
Key vocabulary preview
10 words this unit — all practiced with flashcards inside each lesson.
uno · dos · tres · cuatro · cinco · seis · siete · ocho · nueve · diez
Un elefante — the counting song
Children across Latin America grow up with “Un elefante se balanceaba” — a silly song about elephants balancing on a spiderweb, adding one more elephant each verse. It is exactly the kind of counting-forever song kids love in any language. Find it online and balance along!
Unit 3 progress check
A light, no-pressure way to see what is sticking:
- Can your child count to 10 in Spanish without help?
- Do they answer ¿Cuántos hay? when you show them 3 or 4 objects?
- Can they show the right number of fingers for a spoken Spanish number?
Two out of three is a great place to move on — everything spirals back in later units.