Talk Trees in Hebrew: Tu B’Shvat Vocabulary Kids Will Love
Tu B’Shvat, the “New Year of the Trees,” is a great opportunity to introduce kids to Hebrew words about nature, fruits, and environmental care. It’s a holiday filled with planting, tasting, and celebrating growth—making it perfect for vocabulary building.
Hebrew Words for Tu B’Shvat and Nature
- עץ (Etz) – Tree
- פרי (Pri) – Fruit
- פרח (Perach) – Flower
- טבע (Teva) – Nature
- אדמה (Adamah) – Earth / Soil
- לשתול (Lishtol) – To plant
- שורש (Shoresh) – Root
- גזע (Geza) – Trunk
- עלים (Alaim) – Leaves
- מים (Mayim) – Water
Simple Tu B’Shvat Phrases Kids Can Use
- אני שותל עץ. (Ani shoteil etz.) – I’m planting a tree.
- אני אוהב פירות. (Ani ohev peirot.) – I love fruits.
- יש לי פרחים. (Yesh li perachim.) – I have flowers.
- האדמה רטובה. (Ha’adamah retuvah.) – The soil is wet.
Tu B’Shvat Hebrew Learning Activities
Tree Craft and Label
Make a paper tree and label each part in Hebrew: עץ, עלים, שורש.
Fruit Tasting Chart
Taste fruits mentioned during Tu B’Shvat and write their Hebrew names on a chart.
Nature Word Hunt
Take a nature walk and look for things that match Hebrew words (tree = עץ, flower = פרח).
Plant and Say
Plant a seed or small plant and say each step in Hebrew: לשתול, מים, אדמה.
Dinolingo offers fun lessons that include nature words and seasonal vocabulary. Interactive activities help kids connect Hebrew with real-world experiences like planting and exploring outdoors.
Printable word charts, coloring pages, and themed worksheets add hands-on practice away from screens.
Final Thoughts
Tu B’Shvat makes Hebrew learning feel grounded and joyful. With engaging vocabulary and creative activities, kids can celebrate growth—both in nature and in language—with Dinolingo.
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