Once upon a time, when the world was still shrouded in darkness, and flowers hadn’t yet bloomed, there was a little girl who deeply loved plants and flowers. She often hummed nursery rhymes and wished for many beautiful flowers to adorn the world. Her wish reached the heavens. One night, she dreamed of a fairy appearing and gifting her a bag of magical seeds.
The Thorny Rose and Sacred Motherly Love
The fairy instructed the little girl to sow these seeds everywhere and water them with love and kindness. Wherever the seeds fell, beautiful flowers would bloom. The little girl followed the fairy’s words. Soon after, flowers filled the land. One flower, with crimson petals and a rich fragrance, was full of thorns. That was the rose. It is said that roses grew from the tears of mothers missing their children. Ms. Nguyen Thi Hoa, a preschool education expert in Hanoi, wrote in her book “Children’s Soul Garden”: “The rose symbolizes intense love, as well as sacred and eternal motherly love.” The story of the rose is often told by teachers in puppet shows for preschoolers to teach children about filial piety.
The Pure Lotus in the Mud
Then, the little girl sowed a seed in a muddy pond. From it grew a graceful, pure flower, spreading its fragrance in the mud. That was the lotus. The lotus symbolizes purity, nobility, and overcoming difficulties and hardships. Like the children in the preschool theme for sprout class, always striving to learn and explore the world around them. Teacher Pham Van Minh, a veteran educator, once said: “The lotus is a valuable lesson about the will to live, about striving in life.” In Vietnamese spiritual beliefs, the lotus is also a symbol of enlightenment and purity.
The Sunflower Always Faces the Light
The little girl continued to sow seeds, and a vibrant yellow flower, always facing the sun, grew. That was the sunflower. The sunflower symbolizes faith, hope, and determination, always facing the light, towards the future. Images of sunflowers are often used in preschool classroom decoration to create a cheerful and energetic space for children. “Like sunflowers always facing the sun, children always need to be loved and protected,” – quoted Ms. Le Thi Lan, principal of Hoa Mai Kindergarten, Ho Chi Minh City.
More Flower Stories for Preschoolers
There are many more stories for preschoolers about the origin of other flowers, each flower with its own beauty and meaning. Let’s explore and share these fascinating stories with our beloved children!
In conclusion, the origin stories of flowers are not just beautiful fairy tales but also contain meaningful life lessons. Let’s sow seeds of love in children’s souls so they grow up with kind hearts and a love for nature. Please leave a comment and share this article if you find it helpful! For further consultation on preschool education, please contact Phone Number: 0372999999, or visit us at: 234 Hao Nam, Hanoi. We have a 24/7 customer care team.