How to teach children what the Spanish Constitution is

Today is a very important day for the history of Spain, since the 40th anniversary of the Spanish Constitution is celebrated. Although in general, for children today is simply a holiday and that is why there is no need to go to school. Sometimes parents avoid telling children the meaning of certain things, something that is often overlooked when they think they are too young and will not understand.

However, it is never too early to explain to children how the country where they live works. If you use a vocabulary appropriate to their age and maturity, you can easily explain what the Constitution is. There are many resources that you can use for this, but the easiest thing is, start at the beginning and explain the most basic concepts.

As citizens of this country, children have the right to know how it works. In a simple and age-appropriate way, they will be able to know part of the history of their country, something very important that will help them to know how a democratic country is governed.

3 tips to explain the Spanish Constitution to children

1. The language must be appropriate to the age and understanding of children. Use simple words that they already know and are included in their daily vocabulary. To expand it, you can include a new word that is easy to understand, so you will also be improving their knowledge of the language Spanish.
2. Use everyday examples. Children learn from example and imitation, use simple examples from day to day so that they can better understand these new concepts. For example, in school, children have a number of Rights and duties that they must comply with, and this is one of the most important concepts of the Spanish Constitution.
3. A summary with the most important points. The Spanish Constitution contains many points, for children it can be somewhat boring and they would easily lose their attention if you want to explain the Magna Carta in full. Make a short summary, where they are clear the main points, over the years you will be able to expand this information.

Summary of the Spanish Constitution for children

Spain is a very old Nation that is made up of many peoples. 40 years ago today, it was decided that the best thing for all the people who lived here is for the whole country to be regulated by rules. Those rules, they make everyone have derechos and duties to fulfill, so that we can all live in peace with each other. As there were many rules and they could be forgotten, a document called The Spanish Constitution was drawn up.

Democracy has existed in Spain ever since, and that means that we all have the same rights and the same obligations. It does not matter the color of your skin, your religious beliefs, if you are a boy or a girl or if you wear glasses, we are all the same.

The flag of Spain was invented many years ago, when the most important transport was ships. So that our ships would stand out from the rest, the king of that time Carlos III, created it with such striking colors. This way it was easier to recognize which were the Spanish ships.

Madrid is the capital of Spain since Felipe II took the Court to live there, since Madrid is in the center of the Nation.

In Spain, we all have the same rights and obligations, it doesn't matter if we look different from the outside. Also we have right to think as we want without being judged. When we turn 18, we are of legal age and among many other things, we can vote. The State has the obligation to take care of the health of all Spaniards.

Expand the summary based on the age of your children

So far a small summary of the most basic points of the Spanish Constitution. A short introduction so that children can easily understand what the Constitution is and why it is every year, the anniversary of its creation is celebrated. As your children grow, you will be able to expand this information every year and so you will create a beautiful family tradition.