TODAY you're gonna go take the nap you deserve instead of wasting time on a list of random vocab to introduce for "Teacher Appreciation Day". 'Cause we appreciate you (and ourselves) way too much to do that to you... haha!
IN FACT, we never waste time with vocab lists or coloring pages here. We want to get straight to things our kids are using often... because when they see the language as useful, they, well, USE it. This year we're using holidays as a perfect excuse to incorporate just three more phrases into our almost bilingual home. Instead of spending time of Teacher Appreciation Day worksheets that we'll throw away tomorrow, we're starting habits that can be repeated and solidified allll year long.
So let's jump in! No glitter glue required ;) Unless you're into that then YASSS GURL GO FOR THE GLITTER!!!
CLICK HERE to sign up and follow along our holiday phrase journey this year. (And don’t worry, if you’re learning French, German, Portuguese, or Italian, we’ve got those at the bottom of this post!)
Phrase #1: “¡Gracias por enseñarme!” (Thank you for teaching me!)
Why it’s useful today: Because teaching is hard work, and kids should recognize when they’re learning from others!
How to use it today:
Have your kids say "¡Gracias por enseñarme!" after a lesson today.
If they write a thank-you card for another teacher, add the phrase!
Say it back to them when they teach you something (because they will).
How to keep it going after today:
Use it anytime they learn something from a parent, sibling, friend, or even YouTube.
(A phrase I will NOT be giving to Youtube after following that one girl's bang-cutting tutorial 😂)
Use the beginning part "gracias por..." throughout your whole day!
Phrase #2: “¡Lo lograste!” (You did it!)
Why it’s useful today: Because now my kid says it to me when I'm doing freaking out about the jelly jar not opening again, and their little voices sound so cute saying this in Spanish!!!
How to use it today:
When they finish a lesson, say "¡Lo lograste!"
If they complete a tough task (even something simple like putting away their books), celebrate it!
Turn it into a mini celebration—add a high five, a fist bump, or a silly dance.
How to keep it going after today:
Use "¡Lo lograste!" to encourage your kids all day long:
✅ Tied their own shoes? ¡Lo lograste!
✅ Finished their meal? ¡Lo lograste!
✅ Remembered to say a Spanish phrase without being reminded? BIG LO LOGRASTE MOMENT.
Once they hear it enough, they’ll start saying it to YOU, too!
Phrase #3: “Explícame más.” (Explain it to me more/Tell me more!)
Why it’s useful: Because it gets kids talking and encourages curiosity—which is what learning is all about.
How to use it today:
During a lesson, casually say "Explícame más." See if they can add even one more word!
Pro-tip, use this phrase when your child compliments you on how great of a teacher you are.... ;)
How to keep it going after today:
Use it whenever they’re excited to explain something—even if it’s about dinosaurs or Minecraft lore. 😉
Click below to download your Teacher Appreciation phrases!
Want These Phrases in
French, German, Portuguese, or Italian?
💙 French
Merci de m’avoir appris ! (Thank you for teaching me!)
Tu as réussi ! (You did it!)
Explique-moi plus. (Explain more to me.)
❤️ German
Danke, dass du mir das beigebracht hast! (Thank you for teaching me!)
Du hast es geschafft! (You did it!)
Erklär mir mehr. (Explain more to me.)
💛 Portuguese
Obrigado por me ensinar! (Thank you for teaching me!)
Você conseguiu! (You did it!)
Explique-me mais. (Explain more to me.)
💚 Italian
Grazie per avermi insegnato! (Thank you for teaching me!)
Ce l’hai fatta! (You did it!)
Spiegami di più. (Explain more to me.)
Why This Works (and How to Keep Going!)
At Homeschool Languages, we don’t teach random vocabulary lists—we teach language that sticks by weaving it into your real life.
That’s why we use holidays as a jumping-off point to introduce practical, useful phrases that actually stay in your home.
By the end of the year, you’ll have HUNDREDS of Spanish (or other language) phrases naturally woven into your day-to-day life.
So, if you want an open-and-go plan to keep this going without the overwhelm…
Now go enjoy Teacher Appreciation Day—whether that means adding some fun new phrases or just getting your kids to say "¡Gracias, profe!" before they run off to play. 😉
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