We did math in the back yard the other day, but this can be used for Spanish too! I had the kids color in the big numbers first (you can have them say the Spanish numbers as they color), and they had a GREAT time.
It was fun, and I'll be doing it more and more with algebra and multiplication and all kinds of stuff. Nothing like running and thinking at the same time (not Jake's, 4 years old, strong suit!) - He would actually stop in the middle of the yard, think, run two steps, think again, look at his fingers, run a little more, and then realize he was nowhere near the answer, and dart over there. Mitch, 6 years old, had to always be moving. I've never seen someone jog so slowly! Hilarious, but he did it! Only missed one question. Gertie, 3 years old, not pictures, giggled and giggled as she touched the numbers I called out. No mistakes at all with her either! Wow! And she didn't stop! She saw the answer, and ran to it without hesitation. Wonderful!
So, take this idea, and change it up - use pictures of animals to practice Spanish vocabulary, and apply the same differences for different ages. Having the children create their own cards or pictures first builds confidence and helps them to "own" the activity. You can use flash cards, if you don't run from too far away, and you can practice Spanish numbers all the way up to as high as you can count.
Enjoy! I would love to hear how this fun outside activity works for you!
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