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Going to the playground or park is a staple for life with kids.
It’s always an amazing opportunity for them to have fun, be adventurous and play with other kids in their age group.
In fact, the most challenging part about the entire thing is usually getting them to leave!
Routines such as going to the park are also great for vocabulary development because it involves using the language in real life! It’s one of the best ways for kids to learn a second language by doing something they already love.
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Ever wondered how to say ‘monkey bars’ or ‘swings’ in Spanish? You’ll find out in this post!
>> Our Level 2 Llamitas Spanish® curriculum also includes a unit about the playground!
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Playground Vocabulary in Spanish
There are almost as many ways to say the word playground as there are activities to do there. Here are some of the well-known words and phrases you can use when referring to a playground:
- El parque
- El parque infantil
- Los juegos
- El área de juegos
- La zona de juegos
- El campo de juegos
- El patio de recreo (in a school)
As for the main activities, you can see the English and Spanish translation below. Read them aloud to help improve pronunciation and remind your kids to roll their r’s when necessary.
| English | Spanish |
| slide | resbaladilla |
| monkey bars | pasamanos |
| seesaw | sube y baja |
| slide | tobogán |
| hopscotch | avión / rayuela |
| swing | columpios |
Playground Worksheets in Spanish
Our Level 2 curriculum includes 6 thematic units for students who have completed Level 1, or have at least one year of formal Spanish education.
In Unit 1 students learn about their Daily routine, and the playground!
The worksheets and printables have lots of hands-on activities with vocabulary practice, phonics, math, and more!
For audio learners and music lovers, we’ve included native speaker audio for the list of vocabulary as well as a fun song entitled “El patio de mi casa” with instructions for movements.
Spanish Books about the playground and park
- Reglas en el patio de recreo by Dwayne Hicks
Following the main character in this book, Hunter, your kids will learn the basic rules of the playground such as waiting your turn and playing in ways that are safe.
- Nuestro patio de recreo by James Luna
This bilingual book is relatable in capturing what takes place at playgrounds in many schools. From kindergarten to sixth grade, the kids enjoy a number of activities, become more adventurous as they grow older and have lots of fun together.
- En el parque by Ingela Arrhenius
This pop-up book is written entirely in Spanish and is specially designed for little ones but can be used by toddlers up to 3 years old. It uses colorful illustrations and lively designs to portray the many elements of a park.
- En el parque by Libros Webber
Grab this activity book for 15 playground-themed puzzles that involve spotting the differences between 2 almost identical scenes. Once you’ve completed all the puzzles, practice vocabulary by asking your kids to name as many objects as they can in Spanish.
- Amigos del parque infantil by Amelia Edwards
Through the topic of the playground, this Spanish book supports early childhood literacy with the use of age-appropriate vocabulary, simple sentence structures and easy-to-read text. It’s just 12 pages long and can be used for a quick lesson or storytime.
- The Spirit of Chicano Park by Beatrice Zamora
Your kids will tap into their imagination along with the main characters in this book, Bettie and Bonky, who found a magical park in an unlikely place, under a bridge. Join them to discover the rich history of a park in San Diego, California while also learning Spanish.
When you’re through with these, you can check out one of our previous posts for 21 spring-themed Spanish children’s books to enjoy all season.
Spanish Curriculum for the Early Years
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Kimberly is a freelance writer from Trinidad and Tobago who was always fascinated by language and holds a B.A in Spanish with a minor in Linguistics. She considers herself to be a multipotentialite due to her many interests and a few of her favorite things include coffee, pasta and scented candles.