Instead of dozens of math and literature assignments, many students find Tet holiday homework assignments "really fun." When Tet homework becomes moments of family bonding, it's no longer a burden but a shared joy.
Families gather to make various kinds of cakes during Tet (Lunar New Year) - Photo: SONG KHUE
In the context of an increasingly fast-paced modern society, the urban lifestyle is gradually eroding traditional customs, and even the Lunar New Year is no exception.
The creative ways schools in Ho Chi Minh City assign homework during Tet (Lunar New Year) or the organization of experiential activities such as making banh chung and banh tet (traditional Vietnamese rice cakes) have brought a breath of fresh air, igniting a love for national cultural values in the hearts of children.
Recreating traditional values through Tet exercises.
Instead of assigning rote memorization exercises like before, students in Ho Chi Minh City are now given a gentler approach.
Teachers have transformed homework assignments during the long holiday into hands-on experiences connected to Tet (Vietnamese Lunar New Year) culture.
Assignments such as helping parents clean the house, organizing their study area, arranging the five-fruit offering tray, or keeping a Tet diary not only help students reduce stress but also allow them to immerse themselves in the Tet atmosphere and feel more deeply the meaning of this traditional holiday.
These exercises, while seemingly simple at first glance, actually offer significant educational value.
When children take turns rearranging their living spaces and helping their parents prepare for Tet, they learn to appreciate household chores and experience the joy of contributing to the festive atmosphere of Tet.
Keeping a diary of Tet (Vietnamese New Year) or taking photos and videos is also a way for children to preserve beautiful and meaningful moments, helping them realize that Tet is not just a time for rest but also an opportunity for reunion, sharing, and remembering their roots.
When Lunar New Year homework becomes moments of family bonding, it's no longer a burden but a shared joy.
Besides the Tet holiday homework, experiential activities such as wrapping banh chung and banh tet (traditional Vietnamese rice cakes) are also a noteworthy highlight.
Students not only learn how to wrap banh chung (traditional Vietnamese rice cakes) but also have the opportunity to participate in this activity with their parents, thereby fully experiencing the atmosphere of the traditional Tet holiday.
The image of children busily cutting banana leaves, measuring rice, and skillfully arranging leaves and tying strings alongside their parents not only creates a heartwarming scene but also symbolizes the harmonious blend of tradition and modernity.
Lessons from connection and sharing
Both forms of assignments and experiential activities share a common goal: to help students better appreciate the value of Tet (Vietnamese Lunar New Year). At the same time, they educate students about the meaning of labor, responsibility, and love.
When children wrap the rice cakes themselves, they not only learn practical skills but also understand that making a traditional rice cake requires patience, care, and respect for traditional values.
While helping their parents clean the house, the children realized that these seemingly simple tasks held great significance in preparing for a peaceful new year.
Furthermore, using technology to complete assignments, such as taking photos, recording videos, and sharing them online, also helps students become familiar with digital skills, an essential element in today's age.
This is also a way for teachers and parents to easily monitor and evaluate students' activities without putting pressure on them.
This approach represents a harmonious blend of tradition and modernity, ensuring that traditional values are not lost in the technological age.
One notable aspect is that these activities not only provide enjoyable experiences for students but also create opportunities for parents and children to bridge the generation gap.
In the hustle and bustle of city life, moments when parents and children wrap bánh chưng (traditional Vietnamese rice cakes), share stories about Tet (Vietnamese New Year) in the past, or simply clean the house together are incredibly meaningful in strengthening family bonds.
These activities not only help children better understand the value of family but also help parents realize that educating children doesn't necessarily have to be through books, but can come from very familiar things in life.
Teachers' efforts in assigning Tet holiday homework or organizing hands-on activities like making traditional rice cakes have yielded clear results. Not only have they helped students and parents better understand the value of the Lunar New Year, but they have also contributed to building beautiful memories for each individual.
From handmade sticky rice cakes to images capturing moments of cleaning the house, all of these serve as evidence of the strong vitality of Vietnamese culture in modern life.
In the context of globalization, preserving and promoting traditional values is not only the responsibility of families but also requires the joint efforts of schools and the community.
Programs like "Kids Wrapping Banh Chung, Bringing Tet Home" or creative Tet-themed activities demonstrate that traditional culture can still be preserved and spread naturally and intimately.
More importantly, these experiences help the younger generation understand that Tet is not just a holiday, but also an occasion for love, sharing, and bonding.
And as these values are preserved through generations, we can rest assured that Lunar New Year will forever remain a symbol of family reunion for the Vietnamese people.
Source: https://tuoitre.vn/bai-tap-tet-cho-hoc-sinh-vui-thiet-vui-gop-them-khong-khi-don-tet-sum-vay-20250130104559139.htm
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