π± Friday 24.04.2026 Β· 8:30 β 10:30The Joy of Caring
A Play Session for children ages 7 β 12
π§ For children ages 7 to 12 π¦
π Ho Chi Minh City (venue TBD)
Register Now βJOYFUL CARE Project Β· Be.Stu Γ UniqueS
The Joy of Caring
There is something we often forget: Play β real play β is not just about having fun.
It is also how children learn to connect, express themselves, and work together. Especially at ages 7β12, when they are growing up amid new relationships and emotions.
These lessons don't come from books. They come from experience β in a space warm enough for children to try, to make mistakes, and to be seen fully.
Care for Self
Listening to one's own body, emotions, and needs.
Care for Others
Recognising that everyone has emotions and needs to be heard.
Care for Nature
Feeling oneself as part of a larger world.
β¨ The greatest joy of a child
The greatest joy of a child is to be cared for β and to learn how to care. That is what the Play Session "The Joy of Caring" β JOYFUL CARE project Β· Be.Stu Γ UniqueS β is creating.
A Circle β Playing Together
A circle of children and adults, sitting together, playing together β in a space held carefully so everyone feels safe and free to be themselves.
The Flow of a Play Session
Opening the circle
Greeting each other, getting acquainted with the space.
Safety invitation
Agreeing together on what will help the whole group feel comfortable.
Play to get to know
With the space and with new friends.
Play to connect
Nurturing the spirit of collaboration.
Play to express
Through art, through words, through movement.
Closing the circle
Sharing feelings, saying goodbye.
Foundation of the Play Session
Communication from the Heart
Nonviolent Communication Β· Dr. Marshall Rosenberg
Say what you truly want to say, and listen to what others truly want to say. NVC helps children name emotions, understand themselves and express their needs β building a foundation for confidence and collaboration.
- βNaming feelings & needs
- βListening through differences
- βMaking peace through disagreement
- βHonest speaking, honest listening
Learning Through Experience
Learning Through Play Β· LEGO Foundation
Children learn by doing, by feeling, by reflecting. No one wins, no one loses β everyone plays together, has fun together, and discovers together in a safe space.
- βCooperative Play β winning together
- βLearning through real experience
- βInteraction and connection
- βTry β fail β discover again
Trang & ThαΊ―m
TrαΊ§n Thu ThαΊ―m
Educator & Facilitator
βThαΊ―m is an educator and facilitator with a Master's in Peace Education (University for Peace β Costa Rica, under UN patronage) and Academic Director of La Vie Est Belle β accompanying children, youth and families through intentional play, arts and purposeful dialogue.β
- π MA Peace Education β University for Peace (Costa Rica)
- π MA Transdisciplinary Social Development β Ateneo de Manila
- π Knox Peace Through Humor Fellow
- π Academic Director at La Vie Est Belle
- π Member, Play for Peace Global Council
Nguyα» n Thα» VΓ’n Trang
Facilitator & University Lecturer
βTrang is a facilitator practicing Communication from the Heart (NVC) and a university lecturer with 10+ years accompanying students, parents and teachers. For Trang, every Play Session is a space where adults and children practice kindness toward themselves and each other.β
- π MSc Sustainable Development β Sweden
- π Lecturer at HUTECH & UMT (HCM)
- β³ 10+ years in education
- π¬ Facilitator & NVC coordinator
"We believe every child deserves a space safe enough to be themselves β and so does every adult."
β Trang & ThαΊ―m
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