1. 🌿 Go on a Spanish Nature Scavenger Hunt
Head outside—your backyard, a nearby park, or even a walk around the block—and bring a simple scavenger list in Spanish.
Some ideas to get you started:
mariposa (butterfly)
hoja (leaf)
piedra (rock)
árbol (tree)
flor (flower)
nube (cloud)
pájaro (bird)
For younger kids, try matching pictures to objects. For older ones, challenge them to use complete sentences or describe what they see: “La mariposa es azul.”
Extra fun: Let your child snap pictures of each item and create a Spanish nature journal afterward!
2. 📚 Plan a Picnic + Storytime en español
Grab a blanket, a few snacks, and your favorite Spanish or bilingual books, and head outside for picnic storytime.
Let your child pick the order of the books, help with reading, or retell the stories afterward. Ask open-ended questions in Spanish like:
¿Quién era tu personaje favorito?
¿Qué pasó al final?
¿Qué crees que va a pasar después?
Don’t forget: Your latest Sol Book Box delivery makes the perfect picnic companion.
3. 🎨 Make a Bilingual Chalk Obstacle Course
Break out the sidewalk chalk and turn your driveway or sidewalk into a language-powered obstacle course.
Write Spanish action words like:
saltar (jump)
girar (spin)
correr (run)
bailar (dance)
tocar el suelo (touch the ground)
Kids follow the path, acting out each word as they go. You can add pictures or numbers for non-readers and siblings of different ages.
Pro tip: Add a mini prize or cold popsicle at the end for extra motivation.
4. 🎶 Host a Spanish Music Dance Party (Sprinklers Optional)
Turn on some upbeat Spanish-language music and let the whole family move. Dance in the kitchen, outside in the yard, or even under the sprinkler for ultimate summer vibes.
Need a playlist? Try these family favorites:
Baila Baila – Grupo Encanto
Sapo Verde – Jorge Anaya
El Baile del Gorila – Melody
Canta y Aprende Español – 123 Andrés
Encourage kids to mimic lyrics or create hand motions for key words they recognize.
5. 🛒 Set Up a Pretend Mercado
Turn your living room or backyard into a make-believe market. Use play food, toys, or snacks, and assign roles like vendedor (seller), cliente (customer), and dinero (money).
Practice useful phrases:
¿Cuánto cuesta? (How much does it cost?)
Quiero uno, por favor. (I’d like one, please.)
Gracias. (Thank you.)
Repetition through play helps vocabulary stick—and the laughter doesn’t hurt either.
6. 🖌 Try a Spanish Art Prompt Picnic
Pack some crayons or markers, spread out a blanket, and offer art prompts in Spanish.
A few to try:
Dibuja una casa en la playa. (Draw a house on the beach.)
Haz un monstruo con tres ojos. (Make a monster with three eyes.)
Pinta tu fruta favorita. (Paint your favorite fruit.)
Ask your child to describe their creation in Spanish afterward, or give it a silly name together.
7. 🚶♀️ Tell a Nature Story on the Go
As you walk, take turns creating a story aloud—each person adds one line, in Spanish. Keep it silly and low-pressure.
Example:
Había una rana que quería helado. (There was a frog who wanted ice cream...)
Pero no tenía dinero. (But he had no money...)
Entonces fue al parque a buscar monedas. (So he went to the park to look for coins...)
Not only does this build vocabulary and sentence structure—it also encourages imagination and connection.
✨ Wrap-Up: Summer Is the Season for Bilingual Magic
Learning Spanish doesn’t have to stop when the school year ends. With a little creativity (and sunscreen), your family can keep reading, speaking, and playing in Spanish all summer long—and build memories while you’re at it.
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