From Reindeer to Aurora: Finnish Words You’ll Love
Finland is home to snowy forests, magical skies, and some of the world’s most unique animals. These wonders come with fun Finnish words your child can learn and love.
Magical Words from Finnish Nature
Let’s meet some of the stars of the north:
- poro – reindeer
- revontulet – northern lights
- lumi – snow
- järvi – lake
- puu – tree
Try saying: “Revontulet loistavat taivaalla!” (“The northern lights shine in the sky!”)
Nature-Inspired Activities
Winter Word Hunt
Cut out pictures of animals or nature items and hide them around the room. Say the Finnish word when your child finds each one.
Sky Painting and Words
Use crayons or paint to create an “aurora” picture. Label each color in Finnish and write the word “revontulet” on top.
The Finnish course on Dinolingo introduces kids ages 2–14 to snowy words, magical nature, and real-world vocabulary through videos, songs, and games. From forest animals to sky wonders, the course turns learning into a chilly but cheerful adventure.
With mobile access and printable activities, Dinolingo helps children bring a bit of the Arctic into their home.
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