A school in the mountainous region of Nghe An province transforms recycled materials into a colorful playground for children.
Dinh Tuan•January 8, 2025 15:12
Upon arriving at Hoa Binh Kindergarten in Thach Giam town, Tuong Duong district, everyone is sure to be impressed by the school grounds, which are decorated with many play areas and toys made from recycled materials. These are both visually appealing and help children exercise, learn, and experience new things.
Hoa Binh Kindergarten in Thach Giam town, Tuong Duong district, is where children from ethnic minority groups in various hamlets and villages within Thach Giam town attend school. Photo: Dinh TuanFor many years, the school's staff and teachers have been working together to collect used waste materials and handcraft unique and eye-catching toys, teaching aids, and playground equipment for children. (Photo: Dinh Tuan)Basic toys are made from locally available materials such as bamboo and recycled wood, which are both environmentally friendly and cost-effective for the school and parents. Photo: Dinh TuanThe reading nook was made from recycled materials collected from the public and from agencies and organizations in the area. Photo: Dinh TuanThe children's playground is well-equipped and offers a variety of activities such as folk games, music, and physical exercise... Photo: Dinh TuanWith enthusiasm, a sense of responsibility, and above all, a desire to create a green, clean, beautiful, and friendly environment for children, the school's staff and teachers have strived over the years to build the school into a miniature park; so that the school is not only a place of learning but also a place for children to develop, explore, experience, and play. Photo: Dinh TuanBesides toys and teaching aids, the school also has areas where children can experience selling goods, embroidery, and pretending to be reporters, doctors, teachers, farmers, etc. Photo: Dinh TuanThis experience helps children practice being reporters, thereby building their confidence in front of crowds. Photo: Dinh TuanMs. Tran Thi Hien, Deputy Principal of Hoa Binh Kindergarten, said: “In recent years, alongside decorating the classrooms, the school has also paid special attention to creating a vibrant environment outside the classrooms. Not only in the schoolyard, but the school also utilizes available spaces to create experiential areas such as weaving, reading, and a spa area…”. More than just a simple act of environmental protection, the teachers have transformed this place into a lively and colorful playground. Photo: Dinh Tuan
