In today's fast-paced world, more and more schools in Ho Chi Minh City are looking for ways to bring traditional folk culture closer to their students. To he workshops for schools have become one of the most beloved extracurricular activities, giving young students the chance to have fun while learning about a traditional Vietnamese craft. Tò He Lệ Quyên, led by artisan Lệ Quyên with 13 years of experience, proudly offers lively, safe, and educational to he sculpting workshops for students from preschool through middle school.
What is to he, and why does it suit the school environment?
What is to he? This is the question many children ask the first time they see the colorful little figurines made from sticky rice dough. To he is a centuries-old Vietnamese folk art form in which the artisan uses skillful hands to shape naturally dyed sticky rice dough into animals, fairy-tale characters, and vivid flowers. Because the materials are safe and the sculpting process is simple yet captivating, to he is an ideal choice for organizing a to he workshop at school, letting students both observe and get hands-on experience creating their very own figurine.
Educational benefits and fine motor development
Beyond being a purely entertaining activity, a school to he workshop brings many practical benefits to a child's overall development. As they shape each tiny detail with their own hands, students train the dexterity of their fingers, improve hand-eye coordination, and develop creative thinking along with a rich imagination.
- Strengthens fine motor skills through rolling, pressing, and shaping the rice dough.
- Sparks a love for traditional culture and national pride from an early age.
- Builds concentration and patience as each student completes their own figurine.
- Creates opportunities for interaction and teamwork among classmates.
- Gives teachers a meaningful extracurricular activity connected to history and art classes.
What happens during a school to he workshop
To ensure the workshop runs smoothly and fits within the school's schedule, Tò He Lệ Quyên follows a well-organized process that is easy to coordinate with homeroom teachers and school administrators.
- Discuss with the school the number of students, their age group, session length, and venue.
- The to he artisan gives a short introduction to the origin and cultural meaning of the craft.
- Demonstrates sculpting a few familiar figurines, such as a chicken, rabbit, or lotus flower, for students to observe.
- Distributes colored sticky rice dough and safe tools to each student or small group.
- Guides students step by step, offering hands-on support so every child completes their own figurine.
- Wraps up with a group photo, and students take their finished figurines home.
Safety for students during the workshop
Safety always comes first in every to he workshop organized by Tò He Lệ Quyên. The rice dough is made from pure glutinous rice, and the coloring used is food-safe, causing no skin irritation or health concerns for young children. The sculpting tools are carefully selected as well, with no sharp edges, making them suitable for students of different ages. Throughout the session, the artisan and support staff stay close by, guiding attentively to make sure every student takes part safely and happily.
Booking a to he workshop for your school
With 13 years in the craft, artisan Lệ Quyên has accompanied many preschools and elementary schools across Ho Chi Minh City for extracurricular activities, folk culture festivals, and special occasions. Every workshop is flexibly designed around the school's needs, from the number of students and session length to the theme of figurines to be made. The cost of organizing a to he workshop for schools is always by agreement, depending on the scale and specific requirements of each school, with no fixed price list applied. Teachers and school administrators interested in organizing a to he workshop for their students are welcome to contact us directly via Zalo or phone at 0976433569 for detailed consultation and a tailored quote. Let these small to he figurines become a bridge that brings students closer to the beauty of Vietnam's traditional culture, one gentle handful of rice dough at a time.
Whether your school is planning a one-off cultural day or a recurring extracurricular program, artisan Lệ Quyên and her team are happy to tailor the session length, group size, and choice of figurines to match your students' age and interests, making every to he workshop a memorable, hands-on lesson in Vietnamese heritage.
