In this post: Discover our Spring themed Spanish unit study for kids to learn all about la primavera! Learn Spanish vocabulary about spring and fun activities.
As the days grow longer and the temperature starts to rise, there’s a palpable sense of excitement in the air – it’s the arrival of la primavera, or spring!
At Llamitas Spanish® we love thematic learning and we think this is the perfect season to spring into Spanish with your kids!
The four seasons are a wonderful opportunity to expose your child to new Spanish vocabulary about baby animals, flowers and the senses!
Spanish Vocabulary for La Primavera
Here are some useful spring themed words in Spanish:
- Flores (flohr-ehs) = Flowers
One of the most enchanting aspects of spring is the burst of colorful flowers. From tulipanes (too-lee-pah-nehs) ~tulips to narcisos (nah-see-sohs) ~daffodils, the landscape becomes a canvas painted with nature’s brilliance.
- Mariposas (mah-ree-poh-sahs) = Butterflies
La primavera brings a flutter of life with the emergence of butterflies. Encourage your little ones to learn about different butterfly species like la mariposa monarca (monarch butterfly) and their incredible migration journey.
Related post: Bilingual butterfly crafts for kids
- Pájaros (pah-hah-rohs) = Birds
Spring is synonymous with the sweet melodies of birds. Teach your children the names of some common birds like el gorrión (goh-rryohn) ~ sparrow and el petirrojo (peh-tee-rroh-hoh) ~robin as they build their nidos (nee-dohs) ~ nests and sing songs of the season.
Related post: Los pájaros: Spanish Bird Unit Study
- Crecimiento (kreh-see-myehn-toh) = Growth
Witness the magic of growth as plants and trees come to life. Explore vocabulary such as el brote (ehl broh-teh) ~bud and la hoja (lah oh-hah) ~ leaf while observing the transformation of nature around you.
Finally, the emergence of baby animals is arguably the cutest spring arrival. From ‘conejitos’ (koh-neh-hee-tohs) ~ bunnies, to ‘pollitos’ (poh-yee-tohs) and even corderos (kohr-deh-rohs)~ lambs, your children will love looking out for them in the countryside!
Download our FREE Spanish flashcards for all four seasons in the Freebie Library.
Spring Spanish Activities for Kids
There are so many wonderful ways to enjoy la primavera! With the rich growth of nature and sunnier days, it’s a great time to get outdoors with your kids.
Some ideas we love are having a ‘merienda de primavera’ (a spring picnic!), a ‘búsqueda de tesoros’ (nature themed scavenger hunt), butterfly crafts, bird watching and so much more!
You can even learn to ‘plantar un jardÃn’ (plant a garden) and practice words like ‘semillas’ (seeds), ‘sembrar’ (to sow) and ‘regadera’ (watering can).
We also highly recommend you check out our post about Spring themed Spanish books for kids. Take a trip to your local library and pick out a few to enjoy together!
Embrace the beauty of la primavera, explore the outdoors, and incorporate Spanish vocabulary to make the journey even more enriching.
La Primavera: Spring Themed Spanish Unit Study
If you’re ready to enjoy some Spanish printables for a vocabulary boost, be sure to check out our Holiday and Seasonal Bundle.
This bundle includes 7 holiday units and 4 FREE bonus seasonal units to enjoy throughout the year.
For a limited time, you can also download the Spring unit for FREE in the Freebie Library!
Each seasonal unit includes beautiful printables with games, vocabulary practice, counting activities, flashcards, coloring pages, a poem, song, short story and more!
¡Vamos a explorar la primavera juntos! (Let’s explore spring together!)
Founder of the Llamitas Spanish® Curriculum and former Spanish teacher. Corrie holds a Masters in Spanish and Education and is raising bilingual children in San Diego, CA.