“Near ink, one gets stained black; near light, one gets illuminated.” Our ancestors taught us this proverb, which contains a profound lesson about the importance of the living environment for human development. In preschool education, creating a learning environment that is close, friendly, and imbued with national cultural identity is essential to awaken the love for homeland in children’s innocent hearts.
Folk Corner Decoration: A Space for Cultural Exchange and Children’s Experiences
Decorating a folk corner in preschool is an effective way to create a lively and colorful learning space, helping children access the traditional cultural values of the nation. Through play and learning activities in the folk corner, children can:
1. Access Folk Culture
- Gaining knowledge: The folk corner displays artifacts, images, and models of traditional crafts, ethnic costumes, festivals, customs, etc., helping children understand Vietnamese culture in a direct and vivid way.
- Developing skills: Participating in activities at the folk corner such as playing folk games, singing folk songs, and reading fairy tales helps children develop communication, thinking, creativity, and teamwork skills.
- Nurturing love for homeland: Children are exposed to the beautiful cultural values of the nation, thereby forming pride and love for their homeland, contributing to building a young generation that inherits and promotes the good traditions of the nation.
2. Folk Corner: A Fun Learning Space
The folk corner is not just a display area, but also a fun learning and playing space for children.
- Unique design: The folk corner can be decorated with motifs and colors characteristic of Vietnamese culture such as lotus flowers, dragons, phoenixes, etc., creating a unique space that attracts children’s attention.
- Diverse activities: In addition to displays, folk corners can also organize play and learning activities suitable for different age groups, such as:
- Playing folk games: tug-of-war, jump rope, ô ăn quan (mandarin square game), etc.
- Singing folk songs: lullabies, chầu văn singing, etc.
- Reading fairy tales: Vietnamese fairy tales carry many moral lessons and profound human values.
The Story of the Folk Corner: Seeds of Love for Homeland
I remember when I was a child, my grandmother often told me fairy tales and sang sweet folk songs. Stories about heroes fighting invaders, talking animals, and magical wonders awakened in me a deep love for my homeland. I always wanted to explore national culture and be proud of my country.
The Meaning of the Folk Corner: A Place for Cultural Exchange and Children’s Experiences
Now, as a preschool teacher, I understand the importance of educating children about love for their homeland. And I believe that the folk corner is an ideal place to sow the seeds of patriotism in them.
Notes When Decorating a Folk Corner in Preschool
- Choose age-appropriate content: Content should be simple, easy to understand, and suitable for children’s comprehension abilities.
- Use vivid images and models: Images and models should be clear, easy to see, and have eye-catching colors to attract children’s attention.
- Create interaction for children: The folk corner should not be a static display area, but should have interactive activities for children to participate in, helping them remember knowledge and develop skills.
- Parental involvement: Parents can contribute ideas, materials, and participate in decorating the folk corner, contributing to creating an effective learning space for children.
Frequently Asked Questions When Decorating a Folk Corner
1. How to Decorate a Folk Corner Effectively for Preschoolers?
- Focus on creativity: Create unique and attractive folk corners that are not only for display but also places for children to play and learn.
- Combine traditional elements: Use materials, images, and colors characteristic of Vietnamese culture to create a space imbued with national identity.
- Always update and innovate: Content and form of the folk corner should be changed regularly to avoid boredom and suit children’s development.
2. What Content Should Be Chosen for the Folk Corner?
- Choose appropriate themes: Choose themes that are close to children, suitable for their age, helping them easily absorb knowledge and skills.
- Combine tradition and modernity: Combine traditional elements with modern methods and techniques to create an attractive folk corner that meets children’s needs.
3. Should Recycled Materials Be Used for the Folk Corner?
- Recycled materials: Are an economical and environmentally friendly choice.
- Maximize utilization: Make the most of recycled materials to create unique and attractive products for the folk corner.
- Educate about environmental protection: Using recycled materials also helps educate children about environmental protection, contributing to building a civilized and sustainable society.
Conclusion:
Decorating a folk corner in preschool is a meaningful activity that contributes to educating children about love for their homeland and country.
Let’s create unique and attractive folk corners to help children access the traditional cultural values of the nation, nurture love for their homeland, and thereby build a generation of talented and civilized Vietnamese youth, worthy of being the future owners of the country.
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