La ronda de las vocales, La vamos a cantar, A, E, I, O, U, ¡Las cinco son! (Verse for A) La A es una niña, Que sabe patinar, A, A, A, A, A, ¡A de árbol y avión! (Verse for E) La E es una foca, Que aprende a nadar, E, E, E, E, E, ¡E de estrella y elefante! (Verse for I) La I es un ratón, Que sabe chillar, I, I, I, I, I, ¡I de iglú e iguana! (Verse for O) La O es una foca, Que sabe saltar, O, O, O, O, O, ¡O de ola y oso! (Verse for U) La U es una uva, Que quiere volar, U, U, U, U, U, ¡U de uno y uña! (Note: Many variations exist—teachers often substitute animals or objects familiar to their students.) How to Play the Game (Step-by-Step) Setting: An open space, indoors or outdoors. Children stand in a circle.

“La Ronda de las Vocales” is far more than a simple song. It is a joyful, foundational literacy tool that respects how young children learn best: through movement, music, and social play. By singing and circling, children internalize the five vowels effortlessly—setting the stage for reading, writing, and a lifelong love of language.

"La Ronda de las Vocales" is a traditional educational game and song used in preschools and homes across the Spanish-speaking world. Its purpose is to introduce children (typically ages 2-5) to the five vowels: . The word ronda implies a circle or a round, meaning children often sing it in a group, holding hands and moving in a circle—much like "Ring Around the Rosie," but with a phonetic focus.