In this post: Fun and easy finger plays in Spanish that you can learn at home with your kids!
Looking for easy, engaging ways to teach Spanish at home? In this post, we’re sharing 7 fun Spanish finger plays for kids that you can learn together—right from your living room!
Every finger play is available on YouTube, so you can sing along, watch the motions modeled, and follow the lyrics on screen.
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Why Spanish Finger Plays Are So Effective for Language Learning
Singing songs is one of the most powerful ways to learn a new language, especially for young children.
Spanish finger plays combine:
- Repetition & rhythm (boosts memory and pronunciation)
- Movement & gestures (supports comprehension)
- Connection & bonding (learning together builds confidence)
Kids naturally absorb vocabulary and sentence patterns while having fun—and they don’t even realize they’re learning!
Most of these songs are short, catchy, and easy to repeat throughout the day—during playtime, car rides, or bedtime routines.
Spanish Finger Plays on YouTube (With Lyrics!)
All of the videos below include lyrics, making them perfect for parents and caregivers who are learning alongside their children.
Top Tip for Interactive Learning
Finger plays are even more engaging with finger puppets! Using puppets helps children connect words to meaning and keeps hands busy while learning.
Top tip: You may wish to snag these finger puppets to make the learning at home more interactive.
Related post: Canciones infantiles for kids learning Spanish!
ABRE CIERRA
(Open, shut them!) Excellent for verbs, opposites, and motor skills.
| Spanish | English Translation |
| Abre cierra, abre cierra Da una palmadita, ta Abre, cierra, abre, cierra Ponte en tu regazo, zo Grande y pequeño x3 Grande, grande, grande, grande, pequeño Grande, grande, grande, pequeño Por favor, no gracias x3 Por favor, por favor, no gracias Por favor, no gracias Por favor, no gracias Por favor, por favor, no gracias Rápido y lento x3 Rápido, rápido, rápido, rápido Lento, lento, lento Rápido, lento, rápido, lento Rápido, rápido, rápido, rápido Lento, lento, lento Fuerte y silencioso x3 Fuerte, fuerte, fuerte, fuerte shhhhh, silencioso Fuerte, silencioso Fuerte, silencioso Fuerte, fuerte, fuerte, fuerte Shhhhh, silencioso Me escondo y aquí estoy x3 Me escondo, me escondo Aquí estoy Me escondo, aquí estoy Me escondo, aquí estoy Me escondo, me escondo Aquí estoy | Open, close, open, close Give a little clap, ta Open, close, open, close Put it on your lap, lap Big and small x3 Big, big, big, big, small Big, big, big, small Please, no thank you x3 Please, please, no thank you Please, no thank you Please, no thank you Please, please, no thank you Fast and slow x3 Fast, fast, fast, fast Slow, slow, slow Fast, slow, fast, slow Fast, fast, fast, fast Slow, slow, slow Loud and quiet x3 Loud, loud, loud, loud Shhhh, quiet Loud, quiet Loud, quiet Loud, loud, loud, loud Shhhh, quiet I hide and here I am x3 I hide, I hide Here I am I hide, here I am I hide, here I am I hide, I hide Here I am |
LA ARAÑA PEQUEÑITA
A Spanish classic! This finger play teaches weather vocabulary, sequencing, and fine motor skills through simple hand motions. Included in our Level 1 curriculum.
| Spanish | English Translation |
| La araña pequeñita subió, subió, subió Vino la lluvia y se la llevó Salió el sol y se secó la lluvia Y la araña pequeñita otra vez subió. La araña grande subió, subió, subió…. La araña lenta subió, subió, subió…. La araña rápida subió, subió, subió…. | The little tiny spider climbed up, up, up The rain came and took her away The sun came out and dried up all the rain And the little tiny spider climbed up once again. The big spider climbed up, up, up… The slow spider climbed up, up, up… The fast spider climbed up, up, up… |
FAMILIA DEDO
A perfect introduction to family vocabulary in Spanish, using each finger to represent a family member.
| Spanish | English Translation |
| Papi dedo, papi dedo ¿Dónde estás? Aquí estoy, aquí estoy ¿Qué tal estás? Mami dedo, mami dedo… Hermano dedo, hermano dedo… Hermana dedo, hermana dedo… Bebé dedo, bebé dedo… | Daddy finger, daddy finger Where are you? Here I am, here I am How are you? Mommy finger, mommy finger… Brother finger, brother finger… Sister finger, sister finger… Baby finger, baby finger… |
DIEZ DEDITOS
An interactive song that encourages children to count to ten in Spanish. Included in our Level 1 curriculum!
| Spanish | English Translation |
| Uno, dos, tres deditos Cuatro, cinco, seis deditos Siete, ocho, nueve deditos Diez deditos tengo. | One, two, three little fingers Four, five, six little fingers Seven, eight, nine little fingers I have ten fingers |
SACO UNA MANITo
This playful finger play helps kids learn body parts and basic verbs while practicing coordination. Included in our Level 3 curriculum.
| Spanish | English Translation |
| Saco una manito la hago bailar La cierro, la abro y la vuelvo a guardar Saco la otra manito, la hago bailar, la cierro, la abro, y la vuelvo a guardar. Saco las dos manitos, las hago bailar, las cierro, las abro, y las vuelvo a guardar. | I take out one little hand, I make it dance, I close it, I open it, and I put it away again. I take out the other little hand, I make it dance, I close it, I open it, and I put it away again. I take out both little hands, I make them dance, I close them, I open them, and I put them away again. |
CINCO RATONCITOS
Counting meets storytelling! A great way to introduce numbers in Spanish with rhythm and repetition.
| Spanish | English Translation |
| Cinco ratoncitos de colita gris, mueven las orejas, mueven la nariz. Uno, dos, tres, cuatro corren al rincón porque viene el gato a comer ratón | Five little mice with little gray tails, wiggle their ears, wiggle their noses. One, two, three, four run to the corner because the cat is coming to eat a mouse. |
PULGARCITO
A traditional finger rhyme that features in our Level 3 curriculum. Learn about all the finger names and practice repetitive phrases like “¿Dónde estás?”
| Spanish | English Translation |
| Pulgarcito, ¿dónde estás? Aquí estoy, aquí estoy, ¿Qué tal va tu día? Va muy bien amiga. Ya me voy, ya me voy. El que indica, ¿dónde estás?… Corazón, ¿dónde estás?…. Aquí estoy, aquí estoy, Gusto en saludarte, Gusto en saludarte, Ya me voy, ya me voy. Anular, ¿dónde estás?…. El meñique, ¿dónde estás?…. | Thumbkin, where are you? Here I am, here I am. How is your day going? It’s going very well, my friend. I have to go now, I have to go now. Pointer finger, where are you?… Middle finger, where are you? Here I am, here I am. Nice to meet you, Nice to meet you, I have to go now, I have to go now. Ring finger, where are you?… Pinky, where are you?… |
Want More Spanish Songs for Kids?
These related posts are perfect for expanding your Spanish music playlist:
- Canciones de cuna (Lullabies)
- Canciones ilustradas (Our gentle, illustrated music videos)
Take Spanish Learning to the Next Level with Llamitas Spanish
If your family is ready for more structure, our Llamitas Spanish Curriculum makes Spanish learning simple and joyful.
What’s included:
- Open-and-go lesson plans
- Music, art, phonics & literacy activities
- Dozens of Spanish nursery rhymes and finger plays (including favorites like Diez Deditos)
Our beautifully designed curriculum is ideal for homeschool families, preschools, and bilingual households.
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Founder of the Llamitas Spanish® Curriculum and former Spanish teacher. Corrie holds two Master Degrees in Spanish and Education. She lives in San Diego, California with her husband and two bilingual children.