“Homegrown” is more than just a familiar Vietnamese saying; it’s a philosophy of life that embodies closeness, simplicity, and warmth. Rooted in this philosophy, we always seek to bring familiar and comforting elements into our living spaces, especially for young children. So, how can we make a kindergarten classroom more lively and appealing while maintaining a touch of rustic charm? Let’s explore with TUỔI THƠ how to make floating flowers for kindergarten classroom decoration – a simple, unique, and meaningful solution!
Floating Flowers: From Idea to Reality
Have you ever seen floating flowers gently swaying on the water’s surface, shimmering in the sunlight? This image is a metaphor for the purity and innocence of childhood, as well as the desire to make kindergarten classrooms a magical and colorful world for young children.
1. Gather Your Materials
To create beautiful floating flowers, we need to prepare the following materials:
- Cardstock: Choose cardstock in colors that match your decorating theme.
- Scissors: For cutting the cardstock into flower shapes.
- Glue: To secure the flower parts and attach the flower to the base.
- Wire: To shape the flower and help it float on water.
- Fish tank: To display the floating flowers and create a lively space.
- Pebbles, stones: To decorate the bottom of the fish tank and add accents.
2. Making the Floating Flowers
- Step 1: Cut the cardstock into flower shapes as desired.
- Step 2: Shape the flower using wire, bending the stem and pistil.
- Step 3: Attach the flower to a base with glue, ensuring the stem is secured so the flower floats on water.
- Step 4: Decorate the fish tank with pebbles, stones, and aquatic plants.
3. Tips for Making Floating Flowers
- Choose cardstock with a moderate thickness, avoiding paper that is too thin (easily torn) or too thick (difficult to shape).
- When bending the wire, do it gently to avoid breaking or deforming the flower.
- Attach the flower to the base evenly to ensure it floats steadily on the water.
4. Spiritual Meaning
Flowers, since ancient times, have always been associated with positive meanings. In Vietnamese culture, flowers symbolize elegance, purity, and bring joy and good luck. Decorating classrooms with floating flowers not only brings aesthetic beauty but also conveys a message of hope, dreams, and growth.
Expert Advice
“Children’s creativity is limitless. Create a safe, joyful, and colorful learning environment for them to nurture their development,” shared Mr. Nguyen Van A, an experienced kindergarten teacher.
A Story About Floating Flowers
In a kindergarten classroom, teacher Lan and her students created beautiful floating flowers to decorate their classroom. The children were thrilled to make the flowers themselves and admire them floating on the water. One little student gently asked, “Teacher, can these flowers fly to the sky?” Teacher Lan smiled softly and replied, “Flowers can’t fly to the sky, but your love and joy will soar far and wide like these beautiful petals!”