Mi Tierra
A fun Spanish Earth Day Song for Kids
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Help your children and students learn Spanish while building awareness about caring for our planet.
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Download FREE activities and coloring pages
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Learn how to incorporate American Sign Language (ASL) while singing this song
Lyrics and music written by Ana Maria Calabrese
All arrangements and music production by Moises Herrera © 2026 Ana Maria Calabrese
About the song
“Mi Tierra” is a short and engaging Spanish song designed to introduce children to basic Earth Day vocabulary in a fun and memorable way.
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Through repetition and simple language, kids learn words and concepts related to:
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Nature (animals, plants, colors)
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The environment
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Caring for the Earth (recycle, protect, care)
Perfect for:
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Spanish beginners
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Bilingual children
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Elementary classrooms
For teachers and parents
This song is more than just music, it’s also a teaching tool. You can use “Mi Tierra” to:
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Introduce Earth Day vocabulary in Spanish
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Practice listening and repetition
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Incorporate movement
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Start meaningful conversations about caring for the planet
👉 Tip: Play the song first, then reinforce learning with worksheets and hands-on activities.
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Free resources
Bring the song to life with ready-to-use materials:
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Download your free resources and start using them at home or in the classroom.
Earth Day Song Lyrics
Use these lyrics to follow along and reinforce vocabulary.
(English translation included as a guide for non-Spanish speakers.)
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MI TIERRA / MY EARTH
Mi tierra es azul, también es verde (2)
My earth is blue, it’s also green
Tiene muchos animales, tiene muchas plantas (2)
It has many animals, it has many plants
La voy a cuidar, voy a reciclar
I’m going to take care of it, I’m going to recycle
Mi tierra es azul, también es verde (2)
My earth is blue, it’s also Green
Tiene pueblos y ciudades, tiene mucha gente (2)
It has towns and cities, it has lots of people
La voy a cuidar, voy a reciclar
I’m going to take care of it, I’m going to recycle
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Tips & Activities
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Prior to playing the song, familiarize yourself with the song lyrics and the vocabulary
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This is a simple and short Spanish song for Earth Day (Día de la Tierra) that will allow you to work with basic vocabulary to raise awareness with your children and students
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Enjoy some outdoor time with your child and use chalk to color the planet Earth on the driveway, or your patio. Talk about colors, shapes, animals, plants, etc.
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Use Google Earth to explore some places on Earth
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Check out videos on YouTube that can help you start some conversations with different age groups:
- Global warming explained for kids (Spanish)
- Reduce, reuse, recycle (Spanish)
- Nat Geo Kids Latinoamerica (Video with puppets)
- NASA for kids in Spanish
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Reciclando con Peppa Pig (Recycling episode in Spanish)
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Explore here more Fun Earth Day Activities for Spanish Class​​​​​
Tips for parents raising bilingual children!
NEW mini-book
for the song "Mi Tierra"!
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See how a teacher incorporates ASL while singing this song
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About the author
Behind the song 'Mi Tierra' and the Spanish Plus Me project is Ana Calabrese, a Colombian mom navigating the daily joys and challenges of raising bilingual and bicultural children in the United States. For Ana, Spanish is more than just a language—it is the heartbeat of her connection with her kids. Her songs blend simple melodies and lyrics to make learning basic vocabulary fun. Ana’s mission is to provide parents and teachers with authentic tools, turning every song into an opportunity to play, connect, and learn Spanish naturally. Discover more resources and music at www.spanishplusme.com
