ALASKA PRESCHOOLERS: LISTENING TO NATURE’S STORIES…

What’s the buzz at the VIETNAM NATIONAL FOREST RESOURCES MUSEUM these days?

The plants and flowers seem to be celebrating, and the museum staff couldn’t be happier—Alaska Academyl’s little visitors have arrived!

Beneath the cool, green canopy of the expansive BOTANICAL GARDEN, the preschoolers, dressed in their charming red and white outfits, toddle around joyfully. The gentle breeze whispers, sunlight filters through the leaves, and countless leaves wave a friendly hello…

Surprise, joy, and curiosity fill the children’s hearts as they explore the Forest guided by the museum staff, visiting the “Special Rooms”:

ECOLOGICAL Simulation Room

Plant Specimen Display Room

Animal Specimen Display Room

Insect Specimen Display Room

“Tiny Pangolin” Movie Screening Room

The diverse, lifelike specimens captivate the children. Each animal, tree trunk, and leaf tells a silent story—of nature’s formation, growth, and constant change. They reveal the vital role forests play in regulating climate, protecting water sources, and sustaining life on Earth.

Though their visit to the FOREST RESOURCES MUSEUM lasts only half a day, for these Alaskids, walking beneath the canopy, touching the leaves, breathing in fresh air, and hearing stories about the forest’s wonders creates a lasting impression. From this experience, they begin to love nature, protect the environment, and appreciate the little things around them.