Birds terms in Arabic for kids Fun Games & Activities for Kids
Learning new words in a different language is fun and exciting, especially when you can make it interactive! In this article, we will explore 20 Arabic synonyms for birds, provide games, share fun riddles, introduce important birds, and even learn a song to practice pronunciation. Let’s get started!
1. Bird terms Table
English | Arabic Synonym | Pronunciation | Emoji |
---|---|---|---|
Bird | طائر | Taa’ir | 🦅 |
Eagle | نسر | Nasr | 🦅 |
Falcon | صقر | Saqr | 🦅 |
Owl | بومة | Booma | 🦉 |
Sparrow | عصفور | ‘Usfoor | 🐦 |
Parrot | ببغاء | Babgha’ | 🦜 |
Dove | حمامة | Hamaama | 🕊️ |
Crow | غراب | Guraab | 🦅 |
Pigeon | يمامة | Yamaama | 🕊️ |
Swan | بجعة | Bajja’ | 🦢 |
Duck | بطة | Batta | 🦆 |
Goose | وزة | Wazza | 🦢 |
Robin | روبين | Rubeen | 🐦 |
Hummingbird | طائر الطنان | Taa’ir al-tanaan | 🐦 |
Pelican | بجعة البحر | Bajja al-bahr | 🦢 |
Seagull | نورس | Noors | 🦅 |
Heron | بلشون | Balshoon | 🦢 |
Woodpecker | نقار الخشب | Naqqaar al-khashab | 🦜 |
Hawk | حدأة | Hadaa’ | 🦅 |
Vulture | نسر المذبحة | Nasr al-madhbah | 🦅 |
2. Fun Games to Learn Birds vocabulary
Game 1: Memory Match
Objective: Children will match the English name of the bird with its Arabic synonym. You can create cards with the English name and its Arabic synonym, mixing them up. The child needs to find the pairs.
Example: Match “Eagle” (Nasr) with the Arabic word طائر (Taa’ir).
Game 2: Bird Charades
Objective: Children can act like birds and the others must guess which bird they are acting like, using the Arabic name.
Example: Acting like a “Sparrow” (عصفور – ‘Usfoor) and the others guess the bird.
3. Bird Riddles (ألغاز عن الطيور)
Here are some fun riddles to improve their vocabulary:
- Riddle 1: I fly high in the sky, with a sharp eye, who am I?
Answer: Eagle (نسر – Nasr) - Riddle 2: I make a “whoo” sound at night and sleep during the day, who am I?
Answer: Owl (بومة – Booma) - Riddle 3: I have colorful feathers, I love to talk, who am I?
Answer: Parrot (ببغاء – Babgha’) - Riddle 4: I live in the ocean, I’m a graceful flyer, who am I?
Answer: Seagull (نورس – Noors)
4. Important Birds and Where They Live
- Eagle (نسر – Nasr): Eagles are found in various parts of the world, including North America, Europe, and Asia. They usually live in high places like mountains, cliffs, or large trees.
- Owl (بومة – Booma): Owls are nocturnal birds and are mostly found in forests, deserts, and even in urban areas. They can be found all over the world.
- Parrot (ببغاء – Babgha’): Parrots are native to tropical and subtropical regions, including South America, Africa, and Australia.
- Swan (بجعة – Bajja’): Swans live in lakes, rivers, and marshes in many parts of the world. They are commonly found in North America, Europe, and Asia.
5. Learning a Fun Song in Arabic
Here’s a simple Arabic song to practice pronunciation, especially for kids. It’s a fun way to learn new words!
Song:
طائر صغير طار في السماء
Taa’ir sageer taar fee al-sama’
_Little bird flew in the sky_
غرد في الهواء، وغنى أغنية
Gharad fee al-hawaa’, waghanna aghniyah
_Sang in the air, and sang a song_
Chorus:
أنت الطائر الجميل، تغني في السماء
Anta al-taa’ir al-jameel, taghanni fee al-sama’
_You are the beautiful bird, singing in the sky_
6. Games for Connecting and Matching
Connecting Game (لعبة التوصيل):
Objective: Connect each bird to its correct Arabic name.
How to Play: Prepare a sheet with bird images in one column and their English names in another. In the third column, write the Arabic names. The child must connect each bird with its correct Arabic name.
Example: Image of a Swan with the name “Bajja’”. Image of an Eagle with the name “Nasr”.
Matching Game (لعبة التطابق):
Objective: Match the bird images with their Arabic names.
How to Play: Use matching cards with images of birds on one side and their Arabic names on the other. The children must match the correct bird with its Arabic name.
Example: Image of Sparrow with the Arabic name “عصفور” (‘Usfoor). Image of Parrot with the Arabic name “ببغاء” (Babgha’).
Sound Matching Game (لعبة تطابق الأصوات):
Objective: Learn to identify the sounds of different birds and match them with their images.
How to Play: Play different bird sounds (e.g., Eagle, Owl, Sparrow) and ask the children to match each sound with the correct bird image.
Bird and Habitat Matching Game (لعبة توصيل الطائر والمكان):
Objective: Match each bird with its habitat.
How to Play: Write down the names of birds and places (e.g., forest, mountains, sea) and ask the children to connect the birds to the right places where they live.
Example: Eagle (Nasr) with Mountains. Parrot (Babgha’) with Rainforests.
Final Thoughts
By incorporating these fun activities, your children can learn the Arabic names of birds while enjoying interactive games, riddles, and music. It’s a great way to make learning Arabic both educational and fun!
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