Spanish Greetings Activities for Spanish Class

Looking for fun, no-stress ways to teach basic Spanish greetings and responses? You’re in the right place! Whether it’s the start of the year, a review day, or an emergency sub plan, these no-prep Spanish greetings activities will get your students speaking Spanish from day one.

Spanish Greetings Worksheets

Start by introducing saludos, despedidas, and courtesy phrases with engaging, print-and-go worksheets. Students work independently or with a partner as they build vocabulary through a Spanish word search (define it, then find it!) and a crossword puzzle that practices 18 essential expressions. Perfect for bell work, fast finishers, homework, or a brain break.

Spanish Greetings Word Search

Teachers are saying, "Great for practice and review. Just what I was looking for."

Spanish Greetings Crossword Puzzle

Spanish Greetings Activities - Bingo

Want to make learning even more fun? Wrap it up with Spanish Greetings Bingo—a class favorite! With 40 printable bingo cards, students review 24 key vocabulary words in a way that feels more like a game than a lesson. The set also includes vocabulary lists and translation worksheets in English and Spanish for extra practice.

Spanish Greetings Bingo Game

Teachers are saying, “My students loved it! They begged to play more!”

Spanish Greetings Vocabulary - Word Wall

Support your students even more with a Spanish greetings word wall! This visual resource includes 52 big, bold black & white word bricks—easy to read from anywhere in the room. It’s a perfect bulletin board for back to school and gives students a daily reference they’ll use all year.

Spanish Greetings Word Wall

Vocabulary includes:

• Hola

• Buenos días / Buenas tardes / Buenas noches

• ¿Cómo estás? / ¿Cómo está usted?

• ¿Qué tal? / ¿Cómo te va?

• Bien / Mal / Más o menos

• El gusto es mío / Mucho gusto

• Adiós

• Hasta luego / Hasta mañana / Hasta pronto

• Por favor / Gracias / De nada

• And more: What is your name, My name is, His/Her name is, Where are you from, Excuse me, I'm sorry

  
  

These beginner-friendly resources are ideal for upper elementary, middle school, or Spanish 1 and support the ACTFL Can-Do Statement: “I can greet my peers.”

Whether you're kicking off a unit or reviewing before a quiz, these ready-to-use materials will save you planning time and keep your students engaged.

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Spanish Greetings Activities Bundle

Grab the Spanish Greetings Bundle with three activities to have everything you need to get students practicing saludos, despedidas, and courtesy phrases with confidence.

✅ Save time

✅ Keep students engaged

✅ Build a strong vocabulary foundation from day one

One teacher said it best: “This is a must-have if you need a variety of ways to have them practice basic expressions. It is fun for students, too!”

Click here to check out the bundle and make teaching Spanish greetings fun!

Ready to get your students greeting each other in Spanish with confidence? Try these no-prep activities—you’ll be glad you did! Wishing you a smooth and successful start to your greetings unit!

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