Don’t you love nature? We bet your kids do! The fresh smell of flowers blooming, the bright green illuminating the surroundings, the colorful rainbows, and the curious animals! It’s not surprising kids love nature so much with all the beautiful things you can find there.
But there’s more. Children also love nature because everything is new to them, so there’s so much to explore! And we know very well that kids love exploring the world that surrounds them. They like to observe, touch, hear, smell, and sometimes even eat! It’s their way to learn about the world.
Well, guess what? They can also learn Spanish through nature!
So, we highly encourage you to go out for a walk with your kids and explore nature in Spanish with them. You won’t regret it!
Spanish Words about Nature
Here are some words in Spanish about nature, many of which you’ll see while going out for a walk and exploring the world:
- Nature – Naturaleza
- Trees – Árboles
- Flowers – Flores
- Animals – Animales
- Sun – Sol
- Rain – Lluvia
- Sky – Cielo
- Clouds – Nube
- Weather – Clima
- Grass – Pasto
- Leaves – Hojas
- Bush – Arbusto
- Plant – Planta
- Rama – Branch
- Rock – Piedra
- Green – Verde
- Blue – Azul
- Waterfall – Cascada
- Lake – Lago
- River – Río
- Sea – Mar
- Earth – Tierra
- Sand – Arena
- Landscape – Paisaje
- Mountain – Montaña
- Hill – Colina
- Wind – Viento
- Outdoor – Al aire libre
- Flora and fauna – Flora y fauna
- Mother nature – Madre naturaleza
Places in Spanish to Go Explore Nature
There are many different places in the world where you’ll find nature. Honestly, even in the most normal places, like the streets, you can find a glimpse of nature, like a tree or a flower. But there are others in which you can find tons and tons of nature of any type.
Here we present you with the Spanish names of some of those places. Though some of these are safe to go explore with your kids, some others aren’t so much. But it’s still important your children know the names of those places:
- Park – Parque
- Street – Calle
- Forest – Bosque
- Beach – Playa
- Meadow – Prado
- Countryside – Campo
- Valley – Valle
- Jungle – Selva
- Desert – Desierto
- Natural sanctuaries – Santuarios naturales
Seasons of the Year in Spanish
A huge part of nature in any part of the world is the different seasons of the year. These can affect the weather and, therefore, nature. There are changes in the different habitats, and in the flora and fauna that you can find.
- Spring – Primavera
- Summer – Verano
- Autumn / Fall – Otoño
- Winter – Invierno
Spanish Phrases Related to Nature
Here are some phrases about nature in Spanish. You and your kids can use these when discussing nature, what you love about it and how you feel when exploring it.
- I love roses! / ¡Me encantan las rosas!
- What I love the most about nature is seeing the birds on their nests. / Lo que más me gusta de la naturaleza es ver a los pájaros en sus nidos.
- Spring is almost here, and we will see the flowers bloom soon. / La Primavera ya casi llega y veremos a las flores florecer pronto.
- I miss when there were many squirrels near our house. / Extraño cuando había muchas ardillas cerca de la casa.
- My favorite color is green like the trees, and yours? / Mi color favorito es el verde como los árboles, ¿y el tuyo?
- I love planet Earth, because there’s a lot of nature. / Amo el planeta Tierra porque hay mucha naturaleza.
- Can we please go to the park? I love it there because there are many animals and flowers, and we can play. / ¿Podemos ir al parque, por favor? Amo ir ahí, porque hay muchos animales y flores y podemos jugar.
- We should plant a tree! / ¡Deberíamos plantar un árbol!
- There’s a river near my house and it’s very clear and it’s full of fish. / Hay un río cerca de mi casa y es muy claro y está lleno de peces.
- I like the blue sky. / Me gusta el cielo azul.
How to Explore Nature in Spanish
Do you want your kids to learn Spanish words and phrases about nature? Cool! Then it’s time to explore nature in Spanish! Think about it: The best way to learn something is by being immersed in it. So here are some ways to explore nature with your kids to learn Spanish as a family:
Go out for a walk
Remember that at the very beginning of this blog we told you to go for a walk with your children? Well, weren’t kidding; that was real! Go outside for a walk. You can go anywhere, to a park, to a meadow, or simply a walk to the school or to the zoo…
While you do that talk about the nature that you see and the natural things that you wish were there. For example: If you miss the flowers that used to grow in front of your house, talk about them with your kids, describe the flowers for them.
Most importantly, your kids must talk as well. They can point out the things related to nature that they see and love, and talk about them. You can also ask them questions about what you’re seeing on your walk.
For example: “¿De qué color es esa ardilla?” (What color is that squirrel?) Or “de todos los animales que ves aquí, “¿cuál es tu favorito y por qué?” (Of all the animals you’re seeing here, which one is your favorite one and why?)
Of course, make sure everything you talk about is in Spanish.
Plant flowers
If you have a garden, go plant some flowers and plants as a family. Go to the market and buy your favorite seeds and flowers, and everything you need. Then go to your garden and start the activity.
Your kids can help you plant the seeds, cover them with the earth, and water them. While you all do that together, talk about the process you’re doing.
To start the conversation, you can ask them questions like “¿cuál es tu flor favorita?” (what’s your favorite flower?) Or encourage them to say something in Spanish by asking them to do something, like “descríbeme lo que estás haciendo ahorita” (describe to me what you’re doing right now).
When telling your kids what to do and guiding them through the process, do it in Spanish. For example: “¡Muy bien! Ahora riega las plantas, por favor” (Very good! Now wáter the flowers, please).
It’s going to be super fun for them, therefore they’ll want to talk more about nature and what they’re doing.
Organize a picnic
Here’s a fun and cute idea to bond with your kids while practicing your Spanish speaking skills: Organize a picnic!
Picnics are a great way to go out into nature! You can go to a park near your house or to a famous national park if picnics are allowed there. Choose any location you want that’s outdoors.
Bring your and your kids’ favorite snacks. The Spanish practice can start from the kitchen while you all prepare the basket and the food. You can talk in Spanish about what you’re cooking for the picnic.
Ask your kids questions about their favorite snacks and allow them to help you cook them as long as it’s safe. That’s another immersion activity.
Then, chat in Spanish while you walk to the park. When you’re there, ask them to help you arrange everything.
During the picnic, talk about what you’re experiencing out in nature and what you’re seeing. Talk about the animals there and the food. Remember to encourage your children to speak and listen carefully. You can also let the Spanish conversation flow into any topic your kids want to discuss.
Explore Other Fun Ways of Learning Spanish with TruFluency Kids
If your kids liked what they did today out in nature, imagine how many other fun ways there are to keep learning Spanish! Here at TruFluency Kids we know many of them and implement them in our Spanish classes.
Really! With us, your kids will sing, dance, play games, read stories, do crafts, and even cook in Spanish! These are all immersion activities and fun ways to acquire the Spanish language, So students won’t be bored at all.
As if that weren’t enough, we also encourage children to speak in every single class! This is the best way to achieve Spanish fluency! Plus, we’re a safe space to make mistakes; we won’t shame anyone. Soon, your kids will be expressing their feelings and ideas in Spanish about everything they explore.
Sign up your kids for a trial class now! It feels very personalized because there are no more than four to six students per trial class. After it’s finished, there’ll be a parent Q & A to answer all your questions.
