16/10/2025
During painting time today, Shahel showed remarkable creativity and initiative. While exploring the paint area, he suddenly said with excitement, “Teacher, come! Let me show you something!”
He then asked for some leaves and explained that he wanted to use them as stencils to make leaf prints. Once he received the leaves, he carefully placed them on his paper, gently brushed paint over them, and proudly lifted them to reveal beautiful leaf patterns.
Shahel was fascinated by the outcome — he smiled widely and said, “Look! The leaf came out!” He experimented with different leaves, colours, and brush movements to see how the shapes and textures changed. His ability to plan, experiment, and adapt his idea showed a wonderful level of thinking and creativity for his age.
The activity quickly turned into a meaningful art-and-nature exploration where Shahel not only expressed his imagination but also developed his understanding of patterns, textures, and cause and effect.
Observations:
Shahel independently initiated a creative idea and confidently shared it with the teacher.
Demonstrated planning and problem-solving by requesting materials and using them purposefully.
Showed fine motor skills and hand–eye coordination while painting carefully around the leaves.
Displayed joy, curiosity, and focus, engaging deeply throughout the activity.
Learning Analysis:
This experience highlighted Shahel’s ability to combine creativity, scientific curiosity, and self-expression. His initiative reflects early leadership and innovation in learning contexts.
EYLF Outcome 1: Identity
Shahel demonstrated confidence and pride in his ideas, taking ownership of his creative process.
EYLF Outcome 2: Community
He shared his idea with the educator and contributed meaningfully to the class’s creative experience.
EYLF Outcome 3: Wellbeing
Engaging in sensory art supported emotional expression, focus, and relaxation.
EYLF Outcome 4: Learning
Shahel experimented with textures, natural materials, and artistic techniques, showing curiosity about how things work.
Demonstrated inquiry-based learning — predicting outcomes, testing, and observing results.
EYLF Outcome 5: Communication
Used clear and confident verbal communication to express his ideas and guide the teacher through his process.
Extension Ideas:
Encourage Shahel to collect natural materials (flowers, leaves, twigs) for future art experiments.
Introduce a nature printing wall where children can display their creative prints.
Explore a science link — discussing how leaf patterns and veins differ across plants.
Provide opportunities for Shahel to lead small group art sessions, sharing his idea with peers.
Educator Reflection:
Shahel’s initiative during painting time was truly inspiring. His creative thinking and confidence in expressing new ideas reflect his growing independence and innovative spirit. It’s wonderful to see how he connects imagination with observation — transforming a simple painting session into a moment of discovery and artistic expression.
