There’s always something to do around the house and finding the opportunity to combine house chores with Spanish learning can be easily done following this fantastic kid’s guide!

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Benefits of Doing Chores in Spanish

Many kids juggle a busy schedule and they barely have time to take out the trash or to focus on household chores. In spite of this, giving your child chores in Spanish brings incredible benefits to their Spanish education and prepares them with other useful skills for when they become adults.

Doing chores:

• Teaches kids to be helpful and useful at home.
• Strengthens empathy as they begin to understand how much work their parents put into keeping their home a safe, clean, and harmonious
• Encourages a sense of responsibility
• Improves time-management skills to fulfil certain tasks at specific times
• Inspires your child’s mindfulness of time and resources. 

Imagine when your child gets invited to dinner at a Spanish-speaking friend’s house, they’ll be able to collaborate and offer to help with the dishes in Spanish. They’ll also feel more confident and fluent to engage in meaningful conversations. This is the type of guest we all want!

Knowing chores vocabulary is essential to a joyful household. It keeps the house spick and span, so it’s the perfect opportunity to include Spanish in the mix!

Chores in Spanish Vocabulary

Like with any other language, talking about  the meaning of chores in Spanish requires you to learn chores vocabulary, phrases, and words related to specific tasks. 

The translation for saying chores in Spanish is los quehaceres. The singular form is el quehacer, and in other countries like Spain, the words la faena,or la tarea are used. 

Los quehaceres del hogar (household chores) are divided according to the room or area of the house that needs work done. Let’s use this word in a few example sentences.

Tengo quehaceres después del colegio.
I have chores after school. 

Me gusta hacer mis tareas de la casa.
I enjoy doing house chores.

No puedo salir a jugar hoy, tengo quehaceres.
I can’t go out and play today, I have chores. 

Yo hago mis quehaceres todos los días.
I do my chores everyday. 

Common Chores in Spanish for Kids

The list of things to do around the house never seems to end, but as you get help with these tasks it grows shorter. Choose for your children those chores in Spanish that don’t require heavy lifting or the use of chemicals, or hazardous cleaning supplies. Make sure you ask them to help with kid friendly tasks that are according to their age. 

Some examples of chores in Spanish you can teach your kids are: 

Areas of the House

Depending on the area of the house your kids are assigned to do chores in, the nature of activities vary. There’s different pieces of furniture involved and specific items they should keep tidy. 

The common areas involved in doing chores are: 

Read our practical blog post on extensive house and furniture vocabulary to complement this list. 

You can also use the following phrases to refer to chores in a specific area:

Los martes nos toca limpiar la cochera.
On Tuesdays, we clean the garage. 

Los quehaceres del baño toman tiempo y dedicación.
Bathroom chores take time and dedication. 

La limpieza de la cocina es importante. 
Cleaning the kitchen is important. 

Me gusta ordenar mi habitación.
I enjoy tidying up my bedroom. 

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Items Used For Household Chores in Spanish

The most used items for household chores in Spanish are definitely cleaning supplies and utensils. These are called insumos de limpieza in Spanish. 

Use these phrases to refer to cleaning supplies and items you need for doing chores in Spanish:

Necesito la escoba para barrer la casa.
I need the broom to clean the house. 

Pasar el trapeador en el piso es esencial para que la casa huela rico.
Mopping the floor is essential for the house to smell nice. 

Me pasas porfavor una cubeta y un cepillo para el inodoro.
Please pass me a bucket and brush for the toilet. 

Tienes que utilizar un sacudidor para quitar el polvo de las superficies. 
You need a duster for removing dust from surfaces. 

El rastrillo es para juntar las hojas del jardín.
The rake is for gathering the leaves in the garden. 

Verbs to Describe Chores in Spanish

The chores you do at home are diverse and specific. Let’s examine this list of verbs you can teach your kids for describing their chores around the house. 

La basura se debe botar dos veces por semana.
The trash must be thrown out twice a week.

¿Puedes quitar los juguetes del suelo?
Can you remove your toys from the floor?

La ropa se debe tender bajo el sol.
Clothes should be hung in the sun.  

Al parar la secadora se debe doblar la ropa. 
Clothes need to be folded once the dryer stops.

Las plantas se riegan por la tarde.
Plants need to be watered in the afternoon. 

¿Me ayudas a lavar los platos después de comer?
Can you help me wash the dishes after eating?

How to Ask Your Kids for Help Around the House

Doing chores definitely requires extra effort and patience from you as a parent or Spanish educator. This is necessary because kids get easily distracted with other things, sometimes they require constant reminding . Make sure to ask for help whenever you need it and reinforce in your kids the ability to do the same. 

Requesting a person to help you or using commands in Spanish is essential to getting the job done. When it comes to chores in Spanish, using these chores sentences means they’re non negotiable. Make sure to use these commands as a way of reminding children that chores are obligations and duties that have to be followed around the house. 

There’s different combinations you can use for asking and reminding the children there’s stuff to do before having fun. Let’s take a look at a few of them. 

Tener que (have to) + verb + complement

Tienes que limpiar tu escritorio.
You have to clean your desk.

Tenemos que lavar los platos después de cenar.
We have to wash the dishes after dinner.

Tengo que poner los platos en la lavadora todas las noches.
I have to put the dishes in the dishwasher every night. 

Tengo que pasear a mi perro por la tarde.
I have to walk my dog in the afternoon. 

Deber (must) + verb +complement

Debes quitar el polvo antes de barrer y trapear. 
You must dust before sweeping and mopping.

Debes cortar la grama antes del domingo.
You must mow the lawn before Sunday.

Debes colgar la ropa luego de plancharla.
You must hang the clothes after ironing.

Debes guardar tus juguetes al terminar de jugar.
You must store your toys when you finish playing.

Recordar (to remember) + verb + complement

Recuerda regar las plantas cada tres días.
Remember to water the plants every three days.

Recuerda sacar la basura por favor.
Remember to take out the trash please.

Recuerda limpiar el filtro de la aspiradora.
Remember to clean the vacuum filter.

Recuerda darle de comer al gato dos veces al día.
Remember to feed the cat twice a day. 

Learn more: How to Make Requests in Spanish

Other Types of Requests

You can also use these sentences as a way to ask for help with different chores around the house:

¿Me ayudas a limpiar la cocina?
Can you help me clean the kitchen?

¿Puedes barrer el pórtico?
Can you sweep the porch?

No olvides hacer tu cama antes de irte.
Don’t forget to make your bed before leaving. 

Ayúdame a doblar ropa porfavor.
Please help me fold clothes. 

Activities You Can Do At Home or in the Classroom

Teaching your kids how to do chores in Spanish doesn’t have to be boring! 

The following resources can help you bring your lessons to life: 

To-Do List Calendar

Create your own list of chores to do around the house on specific days for your kids. You can use a calendar template to detail what day of the week each chore should be completed. This also allows your kids to stay organized with other extracurricular activities and with school work. 

Labeling

Make your own labels along with your kids to signal and mark those cleaning supplies and specific areas of the house that need cleaning. Make sure you place labels only in Spanish so your kids can get familiarized with the spelling and phonetics of each word. As you move from area to area, say the words in Spanish out loud and practice them along with the kids. 

Spanish Chore Cards

Incorporating Spanish chore cards to your kids daily routine is a practical way of reminding them the chores that need to be done on a daily basis. The cards are illustrated and specific to each task, they enable kids to identify their duties in a visual way and it teaches them the responsibility of fulfilling their chores before engaging in another task. 

Songs and Videos

If you’re anything like me and enjoy doing chores and housework with some music, the following songs are a great resource for reinforcing vocabulary and doing chores in Spanish in a dynamic way. 

¡A limpiar!

This clean up song is dedicated fully to the art of cleaning in Spanish. It’s a joyful tune and the video uses plenty of vocabulary, illustrations, and animation for those visual learners. 

Mis quehaceres

This video about daily chores in Spanish is short, practical, and focuses on daily chores your kids sometimes do without even noticing. 

Word Scramble

Word scrambles are fun and engaging for young Spanish learners. Use our word scramble worksheet as a tool for teaching your kids how to write and spell the different verbs related to chores you do at home. 

Sentence Building

Use our chores in Spanish sentence building worksheet as a resource for teaching your kids how to describe their tasks and duties around the house. Knowing the structure of a sentence equips them to express themselves confidently and naturally like a native Spanish-speaker. 

Start Doing Chores With Your Kids!

Feel free to come back to this list of activities and vocabulary whenever you need to motivate your kids into doing chores while they learn Spanish.

Take advantage of the ability your kids have to learn fast. This applies not only for teaching the chores, but also for teaching them fluency and complex grammar. Teaching your child to be responsible by doing chores and learning Spanish expands their global awareness and brings them one step forward to talking about diversity, culture, and beyond. 

Your kids can also sign up for a free trial class with our certified Spanish-speaking teachers from Guatemala. Learning Spanish also opens doors to becoming a successful multilingual student. Spanish facilitates learning other romance languages like French, Italian, or Portuguese. 

The earlier you start creating the habit of learning Spanish in your kids, the better chances they’ll have of communicating with Spanish speakers in their community and traveling the world smoothly as adults.

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Recognizing these concepts in Spanish is key for young learners to grasp the art of describing in conversation. It teaches them how to express when objects, places, people, and other nouns are different from one another. 

Join me in this Kid’s Guide to Opposites in Spanish as I review the importance of opposite words for kids and share a list of resources and activities you can use in this fun and essential lesson. 

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Opposite Words for Kids Activity Pack

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Why Are Opposite Words for Kids Important?

Los opuestos (opposites) are building blocks for young Spanish learners to contextualize and construct descriptive sentences. 

Knowing opposites in Spanish enables your child to understand how comparisons work. They learn how to differentiate and identify traits and characteristics that stand out in a noun. These words in Spanish are also known as antónimos (antonyms).

If you want your child to speak Spanish fluently and intuitively you need to take advantage of their drive to learn and immerse them in new words as often as possible. 

What Are Opposite Words for Kids?

Opposites in Spanish are descriptive adjectives that are used in conjunction with different nouns. Here’s a list of opposite words for kids you can teach your child as part of this lesson.

Opposites in Spanish Part 1

Example Sentences Part 1

¿La casa está limpia o sucia?
Is the house clean or dirty?

Me gusta la puerta abierta, si está cerrada hace calor.
I like the door open, if it’s closed it gets hot.

El carro pequeño me gusta más que el grande.
I like the small car better than the large one.

¿Vives cerca o lejos de la escuela?
Do you live close or far from school?

Esa orilla es peligrosa, mejor párate donde es seguro. 
That ridge is dangerous, you should stand here where it’s safe. 

Mi hermana maneja muy rápidamente y mi mamá maneja lentamente; no le gusta correr.
My sister drives fast and my mom drives slowly; she doesn’t like to rush.

La historia es triste pero tiene un final feliz.
The story is sad but it has a happy ending. 

Opposites in Spanish Part 2

Example Sentences Part 2

¿Te gusta el té caliente o frío?
Do you like hot or cold tea?

Si no me levanto temprano, voy a llegar trade.
If I don’t get up early, I’ll be late.

El día es claro y la noche es oscura.
The day is light and the night is dark. 

Tu eres más bajo, Juan es mucho más alto que tú. 
You’re shorter, Juan is much taller than you. 

¿Te sientes nervioso o relajado antes de un examen?
Do you feel nervous or relaxed before a test?

Mi padre se ve mayor; mi mamá es más joven.
My dad looks older; my mom is younger. 

Usted se ve muy serio; yo nunca esperé que fuera gracioso. 
You look so serious; I never expected you to be funny.

Opposites in Spanish Part 3

Example Sentences Part 3

Mi pelo es rizado, pero me gusta llevarlo liso. 
My hair is curly, but I like wearing it straight.

¿Prefieres el sabor dulce o salado?
Do you prefer the taste of sweet or salty?

Mi cuarto está ordenado; no me gusta tenerlo desordenado. 
My room is tidy; I don’t like it messy.

No puedo tener el cabello mojado, es mejor si está seco.
I can’t have my hair wet, it’s best if it’s dry.

¿Esta respuesta está equivocada o correcta?
Is this question right or wrong?

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The Adjective-Noun Agreement of Opposites in Spanish

After reviewing the opposite words for kids list, you’ll notice that adjectives change depending on the gender of the noun. Spanish is a gendered language so when using an adjective you must consider if the noun is female, male, or gender-neutral.

The adjective also needs to match the number or quantity of the noun, If the noun is plural, the adjective is plural. If the noun is singular, the adjective is singular. Here are some examples of the norm.

Mi hermano es alto.
My brother is tall.

Mi hermana es alta.
My sister is tall.

Mis hermanos son altos.
My siblings are tall. 

Opposites in Spanish Activities for Kids

Plan your Spanish lesson with creative and educational activities for elementary students. Make sure to download your free opposites in Spanish activity pack to use as you teach this insightful topic. 

Opposites in Spanish Cards

Flashcards are easy to include your kids’ daily routine. Use our printable set to constantly reinforce memorizing the different opposite words for kids. The cards are illustrated and enable children to identify opposites easily with visual resources. You can use them to play a game of memory match between opposites or simply for reviewing the lesson. 

Scavenger Hunt

Download our opposites in Spanish scavenger hunt checklist and make this lesson more dynamic by going outside of the classroom. Our list has several opposite words for kids you can identify easily around the house, garden, or street. This activity encourages healthy competition and also tests the visual understanding your kids have of opposites in Spanish. 

Word Search

Use our sopa de letras (word search) template as a lesson worksheet where your kids reinforce their Spanish reading, spelling, and writing skills. Our template has 14 illustrated opposite words for kids to locate. 

Find & Draw Opposites

Our find & draw worksheet is a fun and educational activity for this lesson. The goal is to match each illustration on the left to the opposite illustration of the right. Allow your kids to color the illustrations and let their imagination and creativity fly.  

Word Scramble

Test your child’s Spanish spelling skills and reading comprehension with our Opposites in Spanish Word Scramble worksheet. The activity includes 10 different vocabulary words in Spanish for them to rearrange and spell correctly.

Choose the Adjective

Complete this worksheet quiz and work on your child’s sentence-building capacity. This activity works fantastically as an overall review of this important lesson and tests your child’s ability to retain new vocabulary. 

Go From Beginner To Advanced Spanish

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For students, studying cells is key to understanding how the human body functions. Like any other Spanish science topic for kids, it’s important to simplify such a complex lesson into information that’s manageable, engaging, and easy to follow.

So, how do you teach your students the parts of a cell in Spanish?

Read this lesson to find all you need to know about the parts of a cell in Spanish and their functions. It’s full of vocabulary and fun classroom activities for 4th and 5th graders. 

Table of Contents:

• What Is a Cell?
• Types of Cells in Spanish
• Parts of a Cell in Spanish
• Labeled Parts of a Cell in Spanish
• Parts of a Cell in Spanish Activities and Worksheets
• Enrich Your Child’s Spanish Skills

What Is a Cell?

La célula (cell) is a microscopic unit that carries properties that make any living organism come alive.

Las células and its parts carry out specific functions related to nutrition, metabolism, response to stimulus, processing information, reproduction, and growth. 

Cells are marvelous and in constant activity. Scientists have been studying cells for a long time and even use them as alternative therapies for many conditions. 

El tamaño de las células (the size of cells) varies. Some are visible at a glance, while others are so tiny you need un microscopio (a microscope) to see them.

See also: Invertebrate Animals in Spanish

Some living organisms are unicelulares (single cell), meaning they are made of one single cell. Others are pluricelulares (multicellular) and contain a large number of different types of cells. 

Bacteria, amoebas, hongos (mushrooms), and algas (algae) are unicelulares. In contrast, vertebrate animals, trees, and humans are pluricelulares. 

Teach your students the parts of a tree in Spanish and their functions. 

Types of Cells in Spanish

Las células are classified into two groups: eucariotas (eukaryotes) and procariotas (prokaryotes). Let’s examine them in detail.

Prokaryotic cells – Células procariotas 

These are the smallest type of cells. They were the first life forms on our planet. All living organisms made of prokaryotic cells are unicelulares. 

Eukaryotic cells – Células eucariotas 

These are larger and more complex cells. They make up multicellular as well as single-cell organisms. There are two main types of eukaryotic cells: célula vegetal (plant cell) and célula animal (animal cell). 

Vegetable Cells – Células vegetales

Las células vegetales form plants, including trees. 

These cells enable fotosintesis (photosynthesis). In this process, plant roots absorb sunlight, process nutrients, and produce oxygen. These cells also absorb clorofila (chlorophyll), a substance that provides pigment to plants. 

Learn more about photosynthesis in The Science of Plants and Soil for Kids.

Animal Cells – Células animales

Las células animales are cells of animal origin. Unlike vegetable cells, this type of cell doesn’t go through photosynthesis. Its functions depend on its parts. 

Parts of a Cell in Spanish

Although there are similarities between the types of cells, the real difference between them lies in their parts and functions. Let’s take a detailed look at the parts of a cell in Spanish. 

Plasma Membrane – Membrana plasmática

La membrana plasmática defines the border of a cell. It separates the inside and outside and is made of proteins and fats. It regulates the entrance of substances and exit of waste from the cell. It’s found in both animal and plant cells. 

Cytoplasm – Citoplasma 

El citoplasma is a gelatinous substance that fills the inside of a cell. It’s made of salts, proteins, and other substances. The cytoplasm keeps all the parts of a cell in place, specifically the different organelos (organelles). It’s found in both animal and plant cells. 

Cellular Wall – Pared Celular

Vegetable cells are surrounded by a sturdy and firm pared celular outside the cellular membrane. It provides support to the cell and shapes it. Animal cells do not have this part of a cell. 

Chloroplasts – Cloroplastos 

Vegetable cells also have organelos (organelles) called cloroplastos. These are the parts of the cell in Spanish where photosynthesis takes place, meaning they are exclusive to plant cells. 

Mitochondria – Mitocondrias

La mitocondria is an organelle that produces energy for the cell to function. It’s in charge of the breathing process for cells. Mitochondria are in both vegetable and animal cells. 

Centrioles – Centriolos 

Los centriolos are tubular organelles exclusive to animal cells. They are essential to a cell’s reproductive process.

Lysosomes – Lisosomas

Los lisosomas contain digestive enzymes. These organelles intervene by destroying viruses and bacteria. They are exclusive to animal cells. 

Celular Nucleus – Núcleo Celular

El núcleo celular is an organelle and part of a cell you’ll find in both animal and vegetable cells. It contains large amounts of genetic material, specifically the DNA of the organism made by the cells. 

It plays a key role in reproduction, as it contains all the information of a cell’s offspring.  

Vacuole – Vacuola

La vacuola is an organelle that stores water and digests nutrients. It’s a large part of a cell found in both animal and vegetable cells.

Golgi Apparatus – Aparato de Golgi

El aparato de Golgi is an organelle found in both animal and plant cells. It’s in charge of creating proteins. 

Ribosomes – Ribosomas

Los ribosomas support the creation of protein from substances obtained outside of the cell. They’re in both vegetable and animal cells. 

Nucleolus – Nucléolo

El nucleolo is an organelle within the cellular nucleus that produces ribosomes. 

Flagellum – Flagelo

El flagelo is a part of a cell that resembles a tail. It allows cells to move in their environment and exists in all types of cells. 

Endoplasmic Reticulum – Retículo endoplasmático

El reticulo endoplasmático is a network of membranes that facilitates the movement of proteins. It contains ribosomes and may be liso (smooth) or rugoso (wrinkled).

Discover Animal Parts and Anatomy in Spanish. 

Labeled Parts of a Cell in Spanish

Use these labeled diagrams for your students to visualize the parts of a cell in Spanish. 

Using visual aids is essential for delivering this lesson with clarity. These illustrations are useful for your students to complete the worksheets and activities pack below. 

Parts of a Cell in Spanish Activities and Worksheets

Word Search

Sopa de letras (word search) is an excellent activity for practicing spelling and Spanish vocabulary. It enhances concentration and requires your students’ full attention. 

This template includes a word search for your students to locate 10 vocabulary words from the lesson. 

Fill-in-the-Blank Quiz

Test your students’ understanding of this lesson with a 10-question quiz for them to answer as a fill-in-the-blank activity. Quizzes challenge kids and require them to use memory, logic, and Spanish writing. 

Word Scramble

Word scramble is a wonderful activity for students to practice Spanish spelling and writing. This worksheet contains 12 parts of a cell in Spanish for your students to unscramble. 

Classify the Parts of a Cell in Spanish

This easy-to-follow worksheet comes with a word box for students to classify the parts of a cell in Spanish into animal and vegetable cells. 

Food Cells

This is a wonderful experiment that encourages your students’ creativity and culinary skills. The goal is for students to create either a vegetable or animal cell using food. Use gelatin, pudding, candy worms, gummies, chocolates, and other toppings. 

The goal is for kids to visualize the parts of a cell and recreate it in a unique and fun way. 

Get inspired by 20 Fun Spanish Crafts to Do With Your Learner.

Parts of a Cell Spanish Videos

YouTube features many videos about the parts of the cell. Videos are ideal for visual learners, and they support Spanish listening and pronunciation. 

Here is a selection of videos to use in the lesson:

• La Célula: Definición, estructura, funciones y partes – The Cell: Definition, Structure, Functions and Parts
• La celula y sus partes – The Cell and its Parts
• La célula para niños: Tipos, estructura, funciones y partes – The Cell for Kids: Types, Structure, Functions, and Parts

Enrich Your Child’s Spanish Skills

Talking about the parts of a cell in Spanish is one of many science topics to teach children Spanish! Our team at Homeschool Spanish Academy is ready to equip you with engaging lesson plans and resources to enhance your Spanish classroom.

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Help your little ones learn about zoo animals in Spanish with a vocabulary lesson and free downloadable activities!

Children love animals: reading about them, watching them on TV, looking at their pictures, and meeting them in person. 

With these lessons, worksheets, videos, and songs, they’ll be able to learn about these wonderful creatures in both Spanish and English.  

Let’s explore the world of zoo animals in Spanish!

Table of Contents:

• Zoo Animals in Spanish – Los animales del zoológico en español
• The Zoo in Spanish – El zoológico en español
• Brighten Your Little One’s Future!

Zoo Animals in Spanish – Los animales del zoológico en español

These charts about zoo animals in Spanish are divided into categories: amphibians, birds, mammals, and reptiles. I included a list of farm animals because that is a category easy to spot for them. 

Animals’ Gender – El género de los animales

Some zoo animals in Spanish have names that change according to gender. 

While a number of them have distinctive names like la vaca (cow) and el toro (bull), others need a gender indication:

• Bear: el oso (male), la osa (female)
• Cat: el gato (male), la gata (female)
• Dog: el perro (male), la perra (female)
• Goose: el ganso (male), la gansa (female)
• Lion: el león (male), la leona (female)

However, for those that do not have a gender variation, you add the word hembra (female) or macho (male) afterwards:

El koala macho
The male koala

La koala hembra
The female koala

Remember, the article that indicates gender (el, la) and number (los, las).

Recommended reading: Animals Parts and Anatomy (Free Spanish Lessons For Kids)

Amphibians – Los anfibios

Amphibians live in water and on land. They have branquias (gills) so they can breathe underwater and aletas (fins) so they can swim. 

The word “amphibian” means “those who live in two elements.”   

Among the 10 countries with the most amphibian biodiversity, Ecuador has three times more amphibian species than the next country in line. 

Take a virtual tour of Amaru Zoo Biopark in Ecuador and check out their colorful animals. 

Birds – Las aves

These zoo animals in Spanish are easy to remember! Birds have feathers, wings, and beaks. Some can be domesticated, while others are wild.

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Mammals – Los mamíferos

As humans, we bare mammals category. We share almost all of our DNA (99%!) with the chimpanzee.

Reptiles – Los reptiles

Reptiles can be sneaky. While they may seem to have no intention of moving, they’re often hunting prey. 

Omaha’s Henry Doyle Zoo has the world’s largest indoor desert—one of the natural habitats of reptiles—and is ranked as one of the world’s best. 

Farm animals – Los animales de granja

Farm animals are those that humans use for food, either the animal itself or their products. You’d probably find these animals at a petting zoo.

Watch this YouTube video with your kids to learn a song about farm animals in Spanish: Los animales de la granja (farm animals).

Groups of Animals – Los conjuntos de animales

Check out these collective nouns that refer to animals. 

Check out: Celebrate Earth Day in Spanish

The Zoo in Spanish – El zoológico en español

No lesson about zoo animals in Spanish would be complete without a section about zoo-related words and verbs. 

See also: The 5 Senses in Spanish (Free Spanish Lessons For Kids)

Actions at the Zoo – Las acciones en el zoológico

Continue reading: Fun and Fascinating Facts about the Rainbow (Free Spanish Lessons For Kids)

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Introducing your children to incredible stories about real-life heroes is a great first step toward the adoption of these attributes.

Let this Oscar de la Hoya biography for kids motivate your little ones to dream big and not hold back. Learn why Oscar’s nickname in the U.S. is “The Golden Boy” and where he is now. Finally, access engaging activities for kids related to de la Hoya! 

Table of Contents:

• Who Is Oscar de La Hoya?
• Oscar de la Hoya Today
• Fun Facts About Oscar De La Hoya
• Oscar de la Hoya Quotes
• 5 Oscar de la Hoya Activities For Kids
• Keep Learning Spanish from the Experts

Who Is Oscar de La Hoya?

Oscar de la Hoya is a legendary boxing figure or pugilist—from the Latin “pugnus,” which means “fist”—whose achievements in sports and arts have won him countless fans worldwide. As a professional athlete and singer, Oscar has impressed audiences with his talents. 

Oscar de la Hoya was born in Los Angeles, California in 1973. His parents, of Mexican origin, were a boxer and a singer. He naturally developed an inclination for boxing and music. 

As a child, people perceived him as fearful, anxious, and nervous. This is why Oscar’s father decided to sign him up at a boxing club—and that’s when he realized his son’s athletic potential. 

Recommended Reading: A Knock-Out Vocabulary Guide to Boxing in Spanish

Boxing Records

Oscar de la Hoya made history by being the only pugilist capable of holding six belts. 

He held more records: winning 10 titles in six divisions and being the highest-paid boxer in the history of pugilism. 

Oscar de la Hoya was the only US boxer to win a gold medal at the 1992 Olympics in Barcelona at age 19, which earned him the nickname “The Golden Boy”. 

After his triumph in Barcelona, Oscar de la Hoya officially started his career as a professional boxer. His fighting style stood out due to the few punches he received and his results. He has 39 victories under his belt out of 45 fights.

In 1996, Oscar gained worldwide prestige when he defeated legendary Mexican boxer Julio César Chávez and Pender Whitaker later that same year. By 1998, he was earning millions of dollars to fight. 

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Oscar de la Hoya’s Music Career

In 1999, Oscar unknowingly launched his music career, while singing a song as a joke on the Don Francisco TV show. Little did the world know that he had another hidden talent. 

When the Cristina Show invited de la Hoya for an interview, he arrived at the set and noticed a mariachi band waiting for him. Without rehearsing, he sang Amor de los dos (Love of Two). Long story short, he ended up signing with EMI records. 

His album includes ballads, boleros, and dance music. He released a single called Ven a mí (Come to Me) in both English and Spanish. He appreciated the great acceptance of his second career path, especially coming from the Latino audience. 

Oscar’s album was nominated as Best Latino Pop Album at the Grammys. After this, de la Hoya decided not to pursue this career path further. 

Check out: Fun and Clean Spanish Songs for Your Classroom [+FREE Spotify Playlist]

Oscar de la Hoya Today

Oscar left the boxing ring after turning 30 to become a boxing promoter. He founded Golden Boy Promotions and now dedicates his life to furthering the careers of up-and-coming boxers. 

How old is Oscar de la Hoya? He is now 49 years old and has a networth of approximately $700 million in pay-per-view income alone. 

Oscar de la Hoya has six children, three from previous relationships and three with his wife, Puerto Rican singer Millie Corretjer. He and his family live in Pasadena, California. 

See also: 

• Frida Kahlo’s Biography (Free Spanish Lessons For Kids)
• Rigoberta Menchú’s Biography (Free Spanish Lessons for Kids)

Oscar de la Hoya’s Next Fight

Legendary Oscar de la Hoya is planning a return to boxing after being retired for 13 years. His next fight could be booked any day now. 

Even though a rival hasn’t been confirmed yet, people believe it may be Manny Pacquiao, Floyd Mayweather, or Anderson Silva.

Recommended reading: Boxing For Kids: Skills, Activities, Games, and Kids’ Programs

Fun Facts About Oscar De La Hoya

• He debuted as an amateur in many fights and won more than 200
• Oscar said his Olympic gold medal was for his mom and the titles were for him
• He was Boxer of the Year in 1991
• De la Hoya held titles in the lightweight, super lightweight, welterweight, and junior middleweight classes

Oscar de la Hoya Quotes

Print these inspirational quotes by Oscar de la Hoya and hang them on the wall!

1. “There is always space for improvement, no matter how long you’ve been in the business.”

2. “I want to get across the idea in the community that all children have some golden boy or golden girl in them.”

3. “When people say I can’t or I mustn’t, I always say I can and I will.”

5 Oscar de la Hoya Activities For Kids

Check out these five activities for kids to make this lesson a memorable one.

1. A Read-Aloud Book

Did I mention Oscar de la Hoya is also a children’s book author? Use it to teach your children about fitness and health. 

In this bilingual picture book, Oscar de la Hoya promotes healthy habits through the story of Super Oscar. 

This kid is on the verge of making a mess of a picnic he planned. But, if he uses his creativity, problem-solving abilities, and faster-than-lightning feet, he might save the day. 

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2. A Boxing Vocabulary Lesson

Use this vocabulary lesson to introduce your little ones to the world of boxing. 

3. Word Search, Word Match, and Memory Game

Download our free printable activities for kids!

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Frida Kahlo was an exceptional woman in many ways. She was an outspoken, talented woman who was ahead of her time. 

Frida had her paintings exhibited in Paris and New York. She became one of the most renowned painters of history in spite of the many physical challenges she faced since she was a little girl. These facts of Frida Kahlo’s make her story one of courage, passion, ideals, and determination. 

Read this lesson to access Frida’s biography for kids, discover her best kid-friendly quotes, read-aloud books, and children’s activities! 

Table of Contents:

• Frida Kahlo Biography for Kids
• Frida Kahlo Kids Activities
• Frida Kahlo Quotes
• Teach Your Kids About More Personalities Like Frida Kahlo!

Frida Kahlo Biography for Kids

Magdalena Carmen Frida Kahlo y Calderón is one of the most famous artists of the 20th century. 

She contracted polio at 6 years old and was severely injured in a bus crash at 18. Her favorite therapy was to paint self-portraits—she created 150 of them! Each one reflects how she was feeling at the time. 

As a young woman, she took her paintings to celebrated Mexican painter Diego Rivera. He was stunned by her natural talent and dedicated years to promoting Frida’s work. They got married, divorced and married again. 

At first, Frida was better known in the U.S. and Europe. As the years went by, she became an icon in her native country, Mexico. 

See also: Art and Painting Vocabulary in Spanish

Frida Kahlo’s Education

Frida Kahlo attended the prestigious Escuela Nacional Preparatoria (Preparatory National School). Of the 2,000 students, only 35 were women. 

In high school, Frida was part of a group known as the Cachuchas. They were rebels with revolutionary ideals who debated politics and social issues. 

Other members became prominent personalities, like poet and writer Salvador Novo, writer and public servant Miguel Nicolás Lira, and political speaker and columnist—and Frida Kahlo’s boyfriend at the time—Alejandro Gómez Arias. 

Frida Kahlo’s Nationality and Legacy

Frida Kahlo was an artist of Mexican nationality who was born in the iconic neighborhood of Coyoacán in Mexico City. This neighborhood is seen today as one of the most representative of Mexico for its culture, lively town square, traditional street food, and street shows. 

La Casa Azul (The Blue House)—the house in Coyoacán where Frida was born, lived with Diego Rivera, and died—is a museum.

Check out: Virtual Tour of La Casa Azul

She wore the typical Tehuana dress from the state of Oaxaca. 

At first, she did it to disguise her physical imperfections due to the 22 surgeries she had to undergo. Later it became clear that Frida also had political reasons for her choice of wardrobe.  

See also: Mexican Textiles: A Beautiful Story of Culture and Art

Oaxaca is also famous for being one of the few places in Mexico with a matriarchy, a system where women govern and decide over all aspects of life. Frida took the Tehuana dress as a symbol of Mexican identity and feminism. 

It consists of long, colorful, hand-embroidered skirts with elaborate headpieces and occasionally a hard lace veil called a resplandor (radiance).

Recommended reading: Fiesta de las Velas: A Colorful Oaxaca Tradition

Frida Kahlo Kids Activities

1.  Read Aloud Books 

Frida Kahlo and Her Animalitos

Frida had a never-ending love for nature and animals. This is a story about her pets: three dogs, two monkeys, an eagle, a parrot, two turkeys, a fawn, and a cat. 

Frida Kahlo and Her Animalitos

My Little Golden Book About Frida Kahlo

This book tells a powerful story where Frida Kahlo overcomes great challenges to become the iconic heroine she is known as today.  

Mi Little Golden Book About Frida Kahlo

2. Coloring Frida Kahlo kid-friendly paintings

Help your kids discover and remember Frida Kahlo’s paintings with the fun coloring sheets in our free downloadable PDF.  Click here to download it!

3. Word Search 

Practice this Frida Kahlo vocabulary with your kids. This word search features words related to Frida. 

4. Watch Frida Kahlo Videos 

These videos are perfect to watch together as a family.

• Frida Kahlo for Kids – Frida Kahlo para niños – the story of a boy named Fama who enters Frida’s magical world through a painting at a museum
• Run or He’ll Catch You – ¡Corre que te pilla! – a song about Mr blue and how he encounters Frida and Diego at their workshop.

5. Flashcards

Teach your kids more vocabulary related to Frida Kahlo. Create flash cards together with these words:

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Frida Kahlo Quotes

1. Pies, ¿para qué los quiero si tengo alas para volar? 

Feet, what do I need you for if I have wings to fly?

2. Soy mi propia musa, soy la persona que mejor conozco. El tema que quiero conocer mejor.

I am my own muse, I am the person I know the best. The subject I want to know about the most. 

Recommended reading: 20 Fun Spanish Crafts to Do With Your Learner

3. Pinto flores para que así no mueran.

I paint flowers so they don’t die.

4. Escoge una persona que te mire como si quizás fueras magia.

Choose a person who looks at you as if you were magic.

See also: Frida Kahlo and Diego: Legends and Icons of Mexican Culture

5. Si actúas como si supieras lo que estás haciendo, puedes hacer lo que quieras.

If you act like you know what you’re doing, you can do whatever you want.

Check out: 25 of Our Favorite  Spanish Idioms for Kids

Teach Your Kids About More Personalities Like Frida Kahlo!

Lessons about remarkable personalities like Frida Kahlo are valuable and memorable for children who love art and painting. Many hail from Latin America and Spain. 

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This unique festivity is a staple of colorful traditions, history, and rich Mexican culture. Whether you’re a fan of freshly made tacos or piñatas, celebrating Cinco de mayo is fun for kids and adults alike. 

Partaking in Cinco de mayo activities is common in the United States. Some say it’s even more popular than in Mexico! 

It’s an ideal opportunity to introduce language immersion to your Spanish classroom and spice up your lessons with a bit of Mexican folklore. 

Read this inspirational blog post to discover nine traditional Cinco de mayo activities for young Spanish students. You’ll find creative games, Mexican recipes, and DIY crafts for making the most of this memorable holiday!

¡Que empiece la celebración! 
Let the celebration begin!

Table of Contents:

• The Story Behind Cinco de Mayo
• 9 Traditional Cinco de Mayo Activities for Your Spanish Classroom
• Celebrate Cinco de Mayo With a Spanish Lesson

The Story Behind Cinco de Mayo

In Mexico and the U.S., people celebrate traditional Cinco de mayo activities each year on May 5.  The holiday honors the Mexican army’s defeat of French forces in La batalla de Puebla (the battle of Puebla).

On May 5, 1862, Mexican forces engaged in a historical battle with the French military seeking to occupy Mexico City. The fight took place in the state of Puebla, a few hours from the capital. The French were highly prepared and outnumbered the Mexicans. 

Nonetheless, courageous Mexican troops led by General Ignacio Zaragoza, stood their ground and defeated the French. Eventually, France did take control of Mexico City. However, the occupation lasted only a few years. 

Traditional Cinco de mayo activities commemorate the bravery and resistance of Mexico. Mexicans living in California first celebrated the holiday. It gained popularity in the 1960s and has now evolved to the Cinco de mayo we love today.

9 Traditional Cinco de Mayo Activities for Your Spanish Classroom

Get creative and plan a fun and educational Spanish lesson with unique Mexican traditions. These traditional Cinco de mayo activities teach students about Mexican culture, history, and Spanish vocabulary.

1. Mexican Lotería

Play a game of Lotería with your students! Lotería is a traditional Mexican game for people of all ages. It’s similar to Bingo. It’s popular and beloved in Mexico and other Latin American countries.  

It’s an illustrated game where every student has a carton of 4 by 4 cards to complete. Players will use uncooked frijoles (beans) to mark the cards as you call them out. The first player to complete a carton calls out “¡Lotería!” and wins the game. 

Each of the cards is representative of Mexican culture.  It has many vocabulary words for your students to learn and practice in conversation. It requires your students to concentrate and be quick. 

Buy your own Lotería game for less than $10.

Make your Spanish classroom more fun with these 8 traditional Hispanic games.

2. DIY Taco Truck

Delicious food is an unbeatable way to celebrate Mexican culture. Eating Mexican cuisine is a tasty Cinco de mayo activity to enjoy at home or in class. 

Set and decorate the table with Mexican papel picado. Gather the taco ingredients. Here are some ideas:

• tortillas de maíz – corn tortillas
• queso – cheese
• cilantro y cebolla – cilantro and onion
• aguacate – avocado

Make Spanish labels for each ingredient and put them on separate containers. Each student will make a taco trio using the ingredients on the table. Have them draw and name their very own special taco truck.

Have each student present their taco truck and share their taco recipes with the rest of the class. Make this a unique Cinco de mayo activity where your students can practice conversation while tasting Mexican flavors. 

See also: The Origin and History of Mexico’s Most Famous Food: The Taco

3. Make a Piñata

Piñatas are a colorful part of any Mexican celebration. Kids love them and using them as a Cinco de mayo activity will get them excited with Spanish class.

Create your own Mexican piñata following the instructions on this practical Spanish video. It’s a fantastic opportunity for your student’s creativity to soar and add lots of bright colors!

Once it’s finished, you’ll fill the piñata with:

• dulces – candy
• chocolate – chocolate
• premios – prizes
• juguetes – toys

Hang the piñata in an open space and let the kids break it open. Combine this activity with pop quiz questions where the students who answer correctly get an extra hit at the piñata. 

Check out: The Most Fascinating Facts About the Latin American Piñata

4. Make Alebrijes

Los alebrijes are colorful surreal creatures made from bodies of at least two different animals. You may remember them from the movie Coco. 

These fantastical beings are an important part of Mexican folk art and are believed to come from dreams. Alebrijes come in all shapes, colors, and sizes. Their physique is unusual and doesn’t always add up, something that makes them extra special.

As a Cinco de mayo activity, have your students create their own alebrije using play-doh, construction paper, acrylic paint, and any other art supplies. 

Creating an alebrije is a fun, creative, and versatile activity. Make it a vocabulary lesson on vertebrate animals in Spanish or teach opposites for kids in Spanish. 

5. Cook a Mexican Dessert

Once again Mexican food makes it into this list as part of the top traditional Cinco de mayo activities. Making a Mexican dessert is a sweet way to join the festivities. Source the ingredients and follow the recipes in Spanish step-by-step with your students. 

Take it as an opportunity to practice Spanish cooking vocabulary and discover sweet Mexican flavors in class. 

Here are two simple recipes to follow:

• Como hacer flan de caramelo – How to make caramel flan
• Como hacer pastel tres leches – How to make three milks cake

6. Cinco de Mayo Videos

Spanish videos are excellent learning resources for visual learners that support Spanish listening, pronunciation, and conversation. Here are some for you to use in class:

• Batalla de Puebla para niños – The Battle of Puebla for Kids
• Cinco de Mayo: 10 Hechos Interesantes para Niños – Cinco de Mayo: 10 Interesting Facts for Kids)

7. Luchador Mask Art Project

La lucha libre Mexicana (Mexican wrestling) attracts tourists from all over the world. Luchadores (wrestlers) have become a curious and interesting symbol of Mexico.

Make a Mexican luchador mask as an arts and crafts Cinco de mayo activity for your students. Use a free template, old magazines, acrylic paint, and construction paper. 

Have students design their own mask and describe their newly created luchador mask in Spanish.

8. Cinco de Mayo I Spy

Play a fun game of I Spy in Spanish class. Look for displays of Cinco de mayo decor, food, and elements of Mexican culture. Here are some ideas to include in the game.

• sombreros
• tacos
• papel picado 
• maracas
• piñatas
• mariachi
• dulces

9. Mexican Story Time

Books are an effective way to enhance your child’s Spanish skills. Reading stories in Spanish supports their contextualizing ability, pronunciation, writing, and intuitive use of vocabulary. 

Make reading a Mexican Spanish story a part of your classroom traditional Cinco de mayo activities. Choose titles from this captivating list of 12 Mexican children’s books. 

Celebrate Cinco de Mayo With a Spanish Lesson

These traditional Cinco de mayo activities will have your Spanish students excited for this Mexican celebration. 

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– William R, Parent of 3

Want more free Spanish lessons, fun content, and easy learning strategies for kids? Check these out!

• Why 2-on-1 Spanish Classes Work Better for Beginners (Especially Middle Schoolers)
• From YouTube to Fluent: How to Use Media to Boost Your Child’s Spanish at Home
• 7 Online Spanish Classes for Kids Offering Free Trials
• 5 Fun and Engaging Ways to Introduce Spanish to Your Preschooler
• Your Child’s First Spanish Conversation: How to Prep, Practice, and Cheer Them On
• 10 Ways Learning Spanish Can Improve Your Child’s Behavior
• 7 Spanish Reading Games for Kids: Boosting Literacy Skills
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Rigoberta Menchú is an indigenous activist who fought for the rights of native Mayans in Guatemala and against the government’s military brutality. That same administration was responsible for her relatives’ deaths—and the spark that lit an undying flame inside her. 

Even though Rigoberta Menchú has faced many tragedies in her life, she is an international representative for the rights of the most vulnerable people.

Find out who the girl from Chimel is, access read-aloud books related to this real-life heroine, and inspire your children with her quotes!

Table of Contents:

• Rigoberta Menchú Tum Biography
• Why is Rigoberta Menchú Important?
• Rigoberta Menchú Quotes
• 6 Books for Read Alouds
• Activities to Reinforce Vocabulary For Kids 
• Let Rigoberta Menchú Be the Gateway to More Latin American Heroes

Rigoberta Menchú Tum Biography

Who was Rigoberta Menchu? 

Rigoberta Menchú was an indigenous activist born in Chimel, Guatemala in 1959. She spent most of her childhood helping her family on their plantation. 

When she grew up, she joined the women’s rights movement and tried to initiate social change. 

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Rigoberta Menchú Facts and Family

The government persecuted Rigoberta Menchú and her family under false accusations. She lost her parents and brother, ended up alone, and had to flee to Mexico in 1981. 

From there, she joined other movements to stop violence in Guatemala against indigenous peasants. Soon, she became aware of her potential as a public speaker, book author, and leadership skills.

Important Life Events: Nobel Peace Prize

Among Rigoberta Menchú’s many accomplishments, the one that stands out the most is winning the Nobel Peace Prize in 1992 for her efforts in favor of indigenous rights. 

She used the prize money to create the Rigoberta Menchú Tum Foundation, continuing her work of protecting the poorest and more vulnerable people in Guatemala. 

The international attention she got from telling her story helped the Mayan Quiché and other native groups. In 2004, Guatemala’s president asked for her help in implementing peace agreements. 

Continue Reading: 6 Latin American Nobel Prize Winners in Literature

Why is Rigoberta Menchú Important?

Rigoberta Menchú is a peaceful warrior who advocates for all ethnicities, races, and cultures in Guatemala. She seeks fair treatment to those who are impoverished and segregated. 

Social justice has been missing since the European conquest of the Americas. Her Nobel Peace Prize win happened in the same year the planet commemorated 500 years since Columbus arrived in the “New World.” 

It is important to understand that many aspects of this historical period were negative for those who owned the land: the indigenous people. 

Also, Rigoberta Menchú grew up in an era of intolerance, corruption, and violence committed by the Guatemalan government. She fought to improve the reality of oppression that she and her people were subjected to. 

Rigoberta Menchú Quotes

Rigoberta Menchú’s life is inspiring and empowering, and her quotes help us understand her struggle and achievements. 

Choose a couple to print out and hang on the wall for your kids to help them remember Rigoberta’s message. 

1. La única lucha que se pierde es la que se abandona. 

The only battle that is lost is the one that is abandoned.

2. Este mundo no va a cambiar a menos que estemos dispuestos a cambiar nosotros mismos. 

This world is not going to change unless we are willing to change ourselves. 

3. A nosotros los Mayas nos enseñan desde pequeños que nunca hay que tomar más de lo que necesitas para vivir. 

The Mayans teach us from an early age that you should never take more than you need to live.

4. Si el mundo no aprende ahora a respetar a la naturaleza, ¿qué futuro tendrán las nuevas generaciones?

If the world does not learn now to respect nature, what future will the new generations have?

5. Nosotros tenemos que ser una luz para los demás, no una oscuridad para los demás.

We have to be a light for others, not a darkness for others. 

6. Me considero una mujer militante de aquellas causas que todavía no tienen voz.

I consider myself an advocate for those causes that still do not have a voice. 

7. El problema es que el miedo te vuelve intolerante con los demás.

The problem is that fear makes you intolerant of others. 

8. La paz es hija de la convivencia, de la educación, del diálogo. El respeto a las culturas milenarias hace nacer la paz en el presente. 

Peace is the daughter of coexistence, of education, of dialogue. Respect for ancient cultures gives rise to peace in the present. 

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6 Books for Read Alouds

Here’s a book list to use at home or in your classroom. Some are about Rigoberta Menchú, and others are related to her, Guatemala, or Latin American culture. Use this lesson to help your kids experience diversity, multiculturality, and tolerance to other people and realities.

1. The Honey Jar: Menchú, Rigoberta

Rigoberta Menchú’s grandparents used to tell her ancient Mayan stories. Now you can tell them to your children. Rediscover your surroundings: the sky, animals, gods, underworld, and cosmos through the eyes of the little one who became a banner of humanity and kindness.

The Honey Jar: Menchú, Rigoberta

2. Mama and Papa Have a Store

A family of Chinese immigrants relocate to Guatemala City and open a store. The kids grew up listening to Chinese, Spanish, and Mayan languages and had to adjust their ideas of culture and learn how to manage them. Talk about diversity!

Mama and Papa Have a Store

3. Abuela’s Weave

Woven clothing is a unique characteristic of the indigenous people of the Americas. From Mexico to Argentina, they change fabric, patterns, and styles from region to region, but every society has pieces that identify their ethnic background. 

This book is about Esperanza and her grandmother, who handcraft clothes, just as Mayans have done for generations. After making them, they must travel to the city to sell them, but Esperanza is nervous about the competition: machine-made clothes. 

On top of that, people think that the birthmark of her grandmother indicates she is a witch, so no one will buy from her. The little girl wants to save the day. Can she do it?

Abuela’s Weave by Omar S. Castaneda

4. The Race of the Toad and Deer

Folktales are the heart and soul of civilizations. They make us remember how things were in ancient times. 

Two animals are the main characters of this magical Guatemalan story. A toad and a deer engage in a race. One of them has everything to win, the other one will need a little help from his friends. Find out who reaches the finish line first!

The Race of Toad and Deer by Pat Mora

5. The Wheels on the Bus

More than a read-aloud, this is a sing-along. Members of a Latin American family get on a bus to the city, but a flat tire turns all of their plans into a musical journey. 

The Wheels on the Bus by The Amador Family

6. The Girl From Chimel by Rigoberta Menchú

Rigoberta Menchú brings back to life the lost world of Guatemala of her early years. Through magical tales, she shares how her people had to endure tragedies since the beginning of the conquest, and how she coped listening to her parents and grandparents tell these stories.

The Girl From Chimel by Rigoberta Menchú

See also: Top 20 Guatemalan Words and Slang Expressions You Should Know

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Activities to Reinforce Vocabulary For Kids 

1. Word of the Day

Introduce a new word to your children every day, and put them into context so they can start using each one right away! 

Depending on your kids’ age and level, choose easy, moderate or difficult words:

If your children are intermediate or advanced Spanish students, teach more challenging words like the ones below:

2. Word Search

Word puzzles are exciting and fun. It’s a way of testing our senses and skills while playing a game. Reinforce Spanish vocabulary by using these puzzle:

• Biografía
• Estandarte
• Guatemala
• Internacional
• Maya
• Orador
• Países
• Premio Nobel
• Regiones
• Rigoberta Menchú
• Solidaridad

3. Flashcards

There’s a reason old-fashioned flashcards still exist. This brain exercise is perfect for learning a new language regardless of their age or level. 

Use the vocabulary in this lesson to make flashcards for your kids to practice with. 

4. Word Match

Here is a word match a little more challenging than the previous activities, use this matching worksheet to have a fun time with your little one. 

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5. Write a Letter to Rigoberta Menchú

Rigoberta Menchú is still alive and well. Benefit from the fact that this leader is just one letter or email away, and encourage your children to write to this heroine.

Miss Rigoberta Menchú

Email: rmtpaz@laneta.igc.apc.org

Regular mail: 
Rigoberta Menchú Tum
Premio Nobel de la Paz
Heriberto Frías 339
Col. Narvarte
03020 CDMX, México

Let Rigoberta Menchú Be the Gateway to More Latin American Heroes

Let this meaningful Spanish lesson about Rigoberta Menchú inspire your children. Learning Spanish is a wonderful way to exercise your brain, be better prepared for the future, travel easier, and be more tolerant toward other races and cultures. 

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This special day is the perfect opportunity to practice Spanish using our Printable Earth Day Worksheets PDF! Teach your children about the impact we each have individually and as a society when everyone does their part. 

Keep reading for Spanish-English vocabulary lists, coloring pages, scavenger hunts, memory games, books, and more meaningful activities. 

Do these Earth Day activities in Spanish to teach your kids valuable ecological lessons this April 22—or any day!

¡Feliz día de la Tierra en español!
Happy Earth Day in Spanish!

Table of Contents:

• Earth Day Resources and Games
• Meaningful Earth Day Videos and Books
• Earth Day in Spanish – Writing Prompts
• Earth Day in Spanish – Vocabulary Lists
• Continue to Celebrate Earth Day in Spanish

Earth Day Resources and Games

This lesson is designed to include indoor and outdoor activities. Enjoy celebrating Earth Day with your kids!

Earth Week Coloring Pages

It’s fun for kids to relate ideas with objects, and coloring pages like these do wonders for their imagination, creativity, and memory. This activity is perfect for practicing the colors with them while you commemorate Earth Day in Spanish!

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Color-by-Number Resources for Kids

Learning about the Earth Day in Spanish has never been so easy and fun! Use these coloring pages to continue practicing colors and memory skills with your little one.

Earth Day in Spanish – Scavenger Hunt Worksheet

Earth in Spanish has never been so entertaining! Let your children play scavenger hunt looking for this items they can find in a garden or park:

Check out: Science of Amphibians (Free Spanish Lessons for Kids)

Memory Game

This activity is enjoyable for kids of all ages. Memory games are extraordinary if you are looking for brain stimulation. When you add that on top of language learning, you get the whole package. Besides matching images, your children have to match words and their translations. 

Meaningful Earth Day Videos and Books

Videos and books are helpful when introducing Earth Day in Spanish to children. 

1. YouTube Video and Song

Read the lyrics of this Earth Day song in Spanish and English. With enough practice, your children will eventually be able to sing along!

2. YouTube Lesson

In this lesson, kids repeat the words they hear and read in the video while viewing landscape images. 

3. Read Earth Day Books

Reading books is a memorable way to connect with information. 

Commemorate Earth Day in Spanish with these books in Spanish and English about nature. 

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Earth Day in Spanish – Writing Prompts

What to say on Earth Day? Here’s a list of writing prompts you can say on this special day!

¡Feliz día de la Tierra!
Happy Earth Day!

Reduce, recicla, reutiliza.
Reduce, recycle, reuse. 

¡Salvemos al planeta!
Let’s save the planet! 

¡No tires basura!
Do not litter!

Todos tenemos que poner nuestro granito de arena.
We have to do our bit.

Earth Day in Spanish – Vocabulary Lists

This section features vocabulary lists to celebrate Earth Day in Spanish:

• Perfect words for kindergarten children
• Terms and concepts ideal for older kids
• Nature words that start with “e” and “t” 
• Verbs

Earth Day Vocabulary for Kindergarten

Earth Day in Spanish – Vocabulary for Older Kids

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Earth Day Words That Start with E

Earth Day Words That Start with T

Earth Day in Spanish – Verbs

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Do These Actions and Use These Products More

¡Deberíamos empezar a hacer composta y a plantar árboles!
We should start making compost and planting trees!  

Tengo un popote de metal extra en mi bolsa de tela, ¿lo quieres?
I have a spare metal straw in my cloth bag, do you want it?

Es importante comprar productos ecológicos y pilas recargables. 
It’s important to buy ecological products and rechargeable batteries.

Mi mamá usa un tendedero y deja que el viento y el sol sequen todo. 
My mom uses a clothesline and lets the wind and sun dry everything. 

Sólo utilizo el metro y otras formas de transporte público.
I only use the subway and other forms of public transportation. 

Do These Actions and Use These Products Less

¡Es urgente que dejemos de comprar productos con aceite de palma! Eso contribuye a la deforestación y deja animales sin casa.
It is urgent that we stop buying products with palm oil! It contributes to deforestation and leaves animals with no home. 

Los fertilizantes químicas, combustibles fósiles y bolsas de plástico están destruyendo nuestro planeta. 
Chemical fertilizers, fossil fuels, and plastic bags are destroying our planet. 

Nunca dejes correr el agua mientras te lavas los dientes. 
Never leave the water running while you brush your teeth.

No está bien contaminar las calles. 
It’s not good to litter the streets.

Continue to Celebrate Earth Day in Spanish

Celebrating Earth Day in Spanish is fun! Learning Spanish is an amazing idea and a lifelong tool to improve your household’s interactions and brighten your child’s future. Becoming bilingual as a family empowers your children to thrive by learning a second language. 

By embarking on this adventure, they will learn about new cultures and will be able to travel more easily to Spanish-speaking countries. This will trickle down to generate more empathy and tolerance towards others that look and think differently from them. 

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One of the most fun and hands-on topics kids can learn are plants in Spanish. Nature is all around us and each of its components has a specific purpose for our planet’s balance. 

Teaching young Spanish students about the relationship of plants and soil enhances their environmental education and awareness of their surroundings. It enables them to understand how our planet supports life.

What’s more, there is extensive and useful vocabulary related to this insightful topic that is guaranteed to elevate your child’s Spanish level. 

Bring this nature lesson and activity pack to your Spanish classroom, as you teach your students all about plants in Spanish and science for kids.

Table of Contents:

• All About Plants in Spanish
• All About Soil in Spanish
• The Relationship of Soil and Plants in Spanish
• Science for Kids Lesson Activities
• Discover More Science for Kids Spanish Lessons

All About Plants in Spanish

Kids are easily drawn to nature. Being outdoors and enjoying the green surroundings is a fantastic way of providing stimulation to them.

Although children are easily interested in animals, getting them interested in plants is just as important and easy! 

Plants play a fundamental part in supporting different forms of life on Earth. It’s a diverse and extensive topic, which makes a fascinating curiosity-packed lesson in science for kids. 

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Functions of Plants

Las plantas (plants) are living organisms that make up el reino de las plantas (the plant kingdom). 

Plants provide humans with food, medicines, fuel, fibers, and other raw materials. They provide shelter to living beings, regulate moisture, and provide food to herbivores. 

Plants also bring color and beauty to our gardens, open spaces, and homes. They are essential to our survival as a species. 

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Plants are alive, they grow, eat, and most importantly, produce oxygen, which is essential for life. 

Top this lesson with a quick review of The Respiratory System in Spanish. 

La fotosíntesis (photosynthesis) is the process where plants absorb the sunlight and transform it into energy. 

Plants use this energy to convert into oxygen the carbon dioxide and water they absorb from soil and air. This dedicated effort makes plants essential for producing fresh and clean air for breathing. 

Plants require specific care for thriving. This includes providing them with water, lighting, soil, and other ideal conditions.

Let’s take a look at plants in Spanish vocabulary words and phrases.

Element of Plants in Spanish

Example Sentences

Las plantas son seres vivos. 
Plants are living beings. 

Las plantas absorben luz a través de las hojas.
Plants absorb light through their leaves. 

Las plantas transforman dióxido de carbono en oxígeno.
Plants transform carbon dioxide into oxygen. 

La raíz de la planta crece en la tierra.
The root of a plant grows in soil. 

El tallo de la planta es verde.
The stem of the plant is green.

El tronco del árbol es alto.
The tree trunk is tall. 

Las plantas usan la fotosíntesis para transformar la luz solar.
Plants use photosynthesis for transforming sunlight. 

Las plantas necesitan luz y agua para crecer.
Plants need light and water to grow. 

Sembré una semilla y creció una planta.
I planted a seed and a plant grew. 

Teach your kids how plants survive in harsh conditions with this educational lesson on Desert Animals and Plants in Spanish. 

Types of Plants in Spanish Vocabulary

Example Sentences

El alga es una planta acuática.
Algae is an aquatic plant.

El cactus necesita poca agua para sobrevivir.
The cactus needs little water to survive.

Las flores tienen pétalos y polen.
Flowers have petals and pollen. 

La enredadera se trepa en otras plantas y superficies.
Creepers climb other plants and surfaces.

El romero y la manzanilla son plantas medicinales.
Rosemary and Chamomile are medicinal plants. 

Las orquídeas son plantas exóticas.
Orchids are exotic plants.

Las suculentas son plantas ornamentales.
Succulents are ornamental plants.

Mi árbol favorito es el cedro.
My favorite tree is cedar.

Las hortalizas producen alimentos.
Vegetable plants produce food. 

Mi jardín tiene mucha mala hierba.
My garden has a lot of weeds. 

Explore the Different Parts of a Tree in Spanish. 

All About Soil in Spanish

The relationship between soil and plants in Spanish is a key topic in this science for kids lesson. 

Los suelos (soils) are mixtures of organic matter, nutrients, minerals, dirt, and microorganismos. They make the surface that supports plant life.

Healthy soil has different functions in our ecosystem:

• It provides the foundation and means for plants to grow.
• It absorbs, maintains, filters, and purifies water.
• It processes nutrients for living beings to reuse them again. 
• It’s the habitat of microorganisms and other animals.
• It transforms the atmosphere by absorbing gasses like carbon dioxide. 

El suelo is also the base for construction of buildings, roads, and other man-made structures. 

Soil also translates to la tierra (dirt) in Spanish. However, this is often a common misconception in both languages, as dirt is actually soil that has lost its productivity and nutritious components. 

Dirt doesn’t have the capacity to support life anymore and requires addition of minerals and nutrients to be productive again.

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Soil in Spanish Vocabulary

Example Sentences

El suelo contiene arcilla y arena.
Soil contains clay and sand. 

La tierra es suelo sin nutrientes.
Dirt is soil without nutrients. 

El suelo fértil es el que tiene condiciones ideales para las plantas.
Fertile soil is one that has ideal conditions for plants.

El suelo es una mezcla de materia orgánica, nutrientes, tierra, minerales y microorganismos.
Soil is a mixture of organic matter, nutrients, dirt, minerals, and microorganisms. 

Teach your kids about the different Rocks and Minerals in Spanish. 

The Relationship of Soil and Plants in Spanish

Soil works as an anchor for plants. When you plant a seed, the soil provides it with water and other natural elements necessary for growing. Once the seed starts growing roots, they are in charge of absorbing the nutritious food in the soil that surrounds them. 

Soil contains arcilla (clay), arena (sand), and other sediments. It also holds organic matter such as animal remains and other natural decomposing elements. These materials provide nutrients that work as food for plants and make them strong. 

Plants and their roots are also essential for preventing la erosión (erosion); which is the deterioration and excessive use of soil. 

Plants and soil depend on each other, they have a mutually beneficial relationship. Without plants, our planet would lack life and would be barren. 

When plants die, they become organic matter that provides nutrients to microorganisms in soil. This process is an ongoing cycle that plants constantly repeat. 

Example Sentences

El suelo le brinda agua y otros elementos a las plantas.
The soil provides water and other elements to plants. 

La materia orgánica y los restos en descomposición son alimento para las plantas.
Organic matter and decomposing remains are food for plants. 

Las plantas y sus raíces previenen la erosión.
Plants and their roots prevent erosion. 

Las plantas y el suelo dependen el uno del otro. 
Plants and soil depend on each other. 

Science for Kids Lesson Activities

Put this lesson to the test with these amusing and effective classroom activities about soil and plants in Spanish. 

Match Game

Our printable match game has 15 science for kids concepts pertaining to this lesson. 

Memoria (match game) is fantastic for memorizing vocabulary and Spanish reading. It’s a fun challenge for visual learners which enhances concentration among your students. 

Potted Plants in Spanish

For this hands-on science for kids dynamic you’ll need to source the following materials:

• 2 plant pots
• 2 packs of plant seeds
• 1 bag of soil
• water
• 1 small bag of fertilizer
• 1 small bag of pumice

You can do this in your Spanish classroom or at home. First, you will put a layer of pumice at the bottom of the pots. Fill one pot with a mixture of soil and fertilizer and the other only with soil. 

Plant a different type of seed in each pot and cover it with soil. Make sure to put a label on the pots to tell them apart and watch them grow for six weeks. 

Remember to encourage your students to care for each pot exactly alike, water them and provide sunlight. 

Your students will use our worksheet to write down their observations and make a comparison between both pots as the plants grow. 

Ultimately, the pot with pumice and fertilizer is bound to provide a more nutritious home for the plants. The goal of this activity is for your kids to fully understand how the presence of minerals can go a long way in a plant’s development and to provide an accurate description and comparison with this lesson’s vocabulary. 

Get inspired for this activity by the Best Plants for Kids to Grow. 

My Favorite Plant (Mi planta favorita) Show and Tell

Show and tell is an excellent classroom activity for boosting your child’s confidence in Spanish conversation. 

Have your kids choose their favorite plant out of the thousands of species that exist.

Our template has different questions for them to prepare a complete, entertaining, and insightful Spanish presentation about their chosen plant. 

Students will share with their peers all about their favorite plant. Including the name, illustration, where you find it, and what conditions it needs for thriving.

Parts of Plants in Spanish Worksheet

Our worksheet comes with an illustration of a plant for kids to color and identify the different parts of a plant in Spanish. Test your students’ understanding of this lesson and their knowledge of Spanish vocabulary. 

Plants in Spanish Videos

YouTube has a wide selection of science for kids videos, specifically about soil and plants in Spanish. 

Videos make an excellent resource for improving Spanish listening, pronunciation, and speaking. 

Here is a selection for you to choose from:

• El reino de las plantas: sus características y clasificación (The Plant Kingdom: Their Characteristics and Classification)
• Curiosidades de las plantas (Curiosities About Plants)
• Las plantas y sus partes para niños (Plants and Their Parts for Kids)
• ¿Qué necesitan las plantas para vivir y crecer? (What Do Plants Need to Live and Grow?)
• El suelo (The Soil)
• El suelo y tipos de suelos (Soil and Types of Soil)
• ¿Qué es la erosión? (What is Erosion?)

Take this lesson outside with Gardening Tips and Ideas in Spanish. 

Discover More Science for Kids Spanish Lessons

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