As Tet (Lunar New Year) approaches and spring returns, hearts flutter with excitement. What could be more joyful than witnessing the eager faces of young children welcoming the new year? “Fatty meat, pickled onions, red couplets / Tall bamboo pole, firecrackers, green Chung cake” – these familiar images of traditional Vietnamese Tet are deeply etched in everyone’s childhood memories. And a Tet album for preschoolers is the perfect place to preserve these precious moments.
The Educational Significance of a Tet Album in Early Childhood Education
A photo album is more than just a collection of pictures; it’s a visual diary recording a child’s growth journey. For preschoolers, a Tet album carries even deeper educational significance. It helps children:
- Understand Traditional Tet: Through images of Tet activities, children are exposed to customs, folk games, traditional cuisine, and more, forming initial understandings of national culture.
- Develop Language and Thinking: When looking at the album, children will hear stories, ask and answer questions, expanding their vocabulary and developing their expressive abilities and logical thinking.
- Nurture Family and Community Bonds: Images of family reunions, Tet greetings to grandparents, relatives, and neighbors help children feel love, connection, and community spirit.
Ms. Nguyen Thi Lan, lecturer in Preschool Education at Hanoi National University of Education, shared in her book “Educating Children Through Images”: “Images are a visual language, easy to understand and relatable for young children. Using photo albums in preschool education will help children absorb knowledge naturally and effectively.”
Tet Activities for Preschoolers
Tet activities in preschools not only create a joyful and exciting atmosphere but also serve as opportunities to educate children about cultural traditions. Some typical activities include:
- Making Tet Greeting Cards: Children create handmade cards, draw pictures, and write wishes to send to loved ones and friends.
- Classroom Decoration: Together with their teachers, children decorate the classroom with apricot blossoms, peach blossoms, red couplets, Tet paintings, and more.
- Wrapping Chung Cake: Children participate in the Chung cake wrapping process, from preparing ingredients to wrapping and boiling the cakes.
- Singing, Dancing, and Cultural Performances: Children perform cultural shows to welcome the New Year.
- Playing Folk Games: Ô ăn quan (Mandarin Square Capturing), jumping rope, tug-of-war, and other games help children improve their health and develop social skills.
Integrating Spirituality into Tet for Children
Vietnamese people highly value the spiritual element of Tet. Spiritual concepts can be subtly incorporated in a way that is appropriate for preschoolers, such as:
- Giao Thua (New Year’s Eve) Offering: Explain to children the meaning of Giao Thua offering as welcoming ancestors to celebrate Tet with the family.
- Xin Loc (Seeking Luck) at the Beginning of the Year: Encourage children to ask for lucky money and Tet wishes from grandparents and parents to receive good wishes for the new year.
- Visiting Pagodas for Buddha’s Blessings: If the family visits a pagoda, children can join to experience the sacred atmosphere of Tet.
According to Mr. Pham Van Hung, a preschool education expert in Ho Chi Minh City, incorporating spiritual elements into Tet activities will help children develop good moral values, respect for ancestors, and love for family and community.
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Tet is a time for gathering, strengthening family bonds, and creating beautiful memories for children. We hope this article has provided you with useful information about Tet albums for preschoolers. Let’s share and spread the joy of Tet to your beloved little ones! Please feel free to leave a comment, share this article, or explore more content on the TUỔI THƠ website.