Students of Nui Thanh Primary School, Da Nang read books at the Happiness Library - Photo: D.NHAN
Examples include making a recycling library in the school yard, holding a contest to share good books online, reading books and receiving gifts... These methods are creating positive changes.
Student HAI CHAU (grade 3/2 student, Nui Thanh Primary School, Hai Chau District, Da Nang)
Bookshelves named "Happiness"
During recess, Hai Chau - a 3/2 grade student at Nui Thanh Primary School (Hai Chau District, Da Nang) - and her group of friends ran out to a yard next to the school. Excitedly choosing her favorite book from the shelf on the wall, Hai Chau sat down and read enthusiastically with her friends.
"I love reading books, and I especially love reading in colorful outdoor library spaces like this one," Hai Chau said.
The library that Hai Chau mentioned simply used freshly painted wheels to make chairs. Students sat next to the flower pots, under the cool shade of the leaves, freely choosing books from the shelves and cabinets recycled from corrugated iron and old wooden boards.
That library has attracted countless generations of students of Nui Thanh Primary School over the years.
The special library from the idea of the school teachers is called "Happiness". Not only books, on the moss-covered walls are "transformed" into folk paintings, the corners are decorated with lively potted plants from recycled materials.
Teachers at the school said that the "Happy Library" not only attracts students to read books but also nurtures their love of plants and trees, and appreciation of natural and traditional values.
At Le Dinh Chinh Primary School (Hai Chau District), bookshelves are placed in the corner of each classroom. Ms. Huynh Thi Thu Nguyet - the school's principal - said: "In each classroom, there will be a bookshelf named Happiness. There, students will exchange their favorite books with their classmates. Parents also support by contributing good books for their children."
In addition, teachers at Le Dinh Chinh Primary School often organize reading sessions to attract students to be more passionate about books. In the principal's New Year's greetings letter to students, Ms. Nguyet did not forget to remind students to read a good book during their free days away from school and friends.
Luong The Vinh Primary School, Da Nang, gives gifts to students who post quality reading videos - Photo: MT
Parents accompany their children
At Luong The Vinh Primary School (Son Tra District), there is a movement that attracts not only students but also parents to participate called "Behind the success of children is the shadow of parents".
Accordingly, through the Facebook group set up by the school, parents will record and post videos of their children introducing themselves, sharing and reading their favorite books. Some parents will read books with their children and post these lovely moments.
According to Ms. Vo Thi My Thu - the school's principal, this movement not only creates more excitement for students about reading but also trains their skills.
Ms. Thu said that at first, she only expected each student to post 1-2 videos per week. But the results really surprised the teachers when after only 6 months of launching, more than 500 parents out of a total of 740 students in the whole school participated.
The number of videos posted has increased steadily, reaching thousands of videos. Some parents have posted more than 1,500, proving that the number of books their children read is huge.
"After more than six months of launching the movement, I noticed that students go to the library more often. The videos posted by parents show that children read books anytime, anywhere, and even students with weak reading skills have improved significantly.
Many children with autism and hyperactivity also participate in reading books. Parents accompany their children and give feedback that their condition has improved greatly thanks to reading books," Ms. Thu shared.
In addition, the school also gives gifts to students who read a lot and with quality in the month. They receive prizes such as books, cultural ambassador logos or trips to libraries outside the school... to encourage students to read.
Ms. Hai Yen - a parent of a 4th grader at Luong The Vinh Primary School - said: "It was surprising that my child became more confident after a few reading videos. At first, my parents helped me record the videos, but later, I took the initiative to position the camera to get the best angle. The way I introduced myself and the topic of the book I was going to read was also much more confident and bold."
Ms. Yen and many other parents also said that this activity helps children limit watching phones, TV, and playing games after school. Instead, they actively and enthusiastically ask their parents to turn on the video recorder to read books so they can join in with their friends.
Bookcase in the school yard
At Nguyen Hue Secondary School (Hai Chau District), open bookcases are also arranged in the school yard and hallways for students to conveniently read at any time. The bookcases are always supplemented with new books, making students excited.
Ms. Pham Thi Thuy Loan - vice principal of the school - said: "In addition to the open bookcase, the school also arranges a reading area in the library that is clean and air-conditioned to encourage students to come to the library to read during breaks. The school also has activities to introduce good books under the flag for students to find and read in the library. Occasionally, there will be a book festival to display, exchange, and donate old books. Students who read a lot of books and bring books to donate will also receive a gift of a lucky draw ticket to win a book."
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