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1. The natural environment influenced the outcome of my craft work especially so for the sculpting activity where I was inspired by the manmade pond right in front of me

2. It was a guide to how the outcome of each art piece. It allowed me to observe my environment much more detailed-ly e.g. how many leaves are there on each pot, etc.

3. We were in an outdoor setting while we work on our craft. We learned about things we can see/find in the botanic gardens (e.g. manmade ponds with watering plants such as lily pads....)

4. I may work with the clay sculpting activity using handmade playdough.

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1. There are many things in the environment that children can gain inspiration from and make reference to (e.g., lotus).

2. The outdoor environment enhances learning as children get a multi-sensorial experience with sights and sounds from nature.

3. The children are physically in the garden, and interacting with natural materials.

4. Boost children's confidence to interact with new materials (terracotta clay) by role modelling and showing them that it's okay to get their hands dirty.

I will be trying out the clay sculpting activity with my children.

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It is a very refreshing and creative outdoor session today as I have clay painting and artwork in the open air! 🌿

It was a wonderful way to connect with nature, relax the mind, and express creativity through hands-on art. A perfect blend of learning and play!

I will do some modifications to suit my infants and let them try out .

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1. The natural environment made the experience more interesting and different it gave me the opportunity to get some inspirations from the surroundings around me to create my artwork.

2. The process was really therapeutic as I got to fully immerse myself in the activity. It is an entirely new experience comparing to completing artworks in the classroom.

3. I am learning IN the outdoors on its own. I learn ABOUT the outdoors by looking at the environment and things around me. I learn THROUGH the outdoors by getting ideas for my artwork.

4. I can adapt this by getting the children to use tools to make prints on the clay itself instead using their fingers or toys. The mud marking activity can also be adapted by letting children use hands to explore the texture and make it a sensorial experience for them.

I will be trying the mud marking activity with the children in my class.

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1. I feel that observing the environment tied in with authentic learning. I don’t just get a picture reference, I get the full experience of understanding what I wanted to recreate, like the colours, the tone, the shape, the movement and the different angles.

2. Being outdoors with a scenery like this definitely calms my mind and body allowing me to focus better. I’m able to put everything aside and connect with my creativity skills a lot better.

3. For learning in the outdoors, i feel that children get to create large scale experiences. They get to sit on the floor and create work that is bigger than a typical A4 sized paper in class. For learning about the outdoors, children get to be aware of natural resources such as clay and where they come from. For learning through outdoors, i feel that it contributes a lot to a child’s holistic development.

4. I can provide a variety of materials and also create different objectives for different needs of children which also includes the level of readiness for the activity. Some may explore the clay with their hands and do some creations, some may choose to use tools to explore the clay instead.

5. I think i will be experimenting both, the clay creation and the clay painting as they’re both really fun and interesting!

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Amirah - Sunflower Preschool @ West Rock

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Amirah - Sunflower Preschool @ West Rock

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1) The natural environment inspired my creativity by being surrounded by the natural elements, patterns, and materials that encouraged experimentation and exploration.

2) Being in the outdoor environment will encourage children to explore, experiment, and create their crafts using natural materials and support their sensory experiences. The environment allows opportunities for children to construct knowledge with the nature around them.

3) The acticities supported learning in the outdoors by immersing children directly in a natural environment, allowing them to engage all their senses.

4) I can extend by adding opportunities for storytelling, or music alongside the learning in/through/about the outdoor. This will encourage social and imaginative development for the diverse learners.

5) For the PG children, I will most likely implement the mud moulding activity. Allow children to explore the sensorial activity.

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Ailene Asuncion Serangoon Garden Methodist Preschool

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Ailene Asuncion Serangoon Garden Methodist Preschool

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1. The natural environment helps me to expand my imagination and creativeness through different materials and tools.

2. It can be a way of expressing one self. In a way, you can put into pieces what you are feeling with the weather or what finds you interesting or fascinating.

3. The outdoor space may affect the creativeness of the children and improves their fine motor and sensory skills through clay making

4. With N1, more appropriate tools may be provided such as big pebbles and stones,

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1. It serves as an inspiration of the artwork

2. Use the nature as material to explore and create art work.

3. Let children connect with the environment.

4. Provide the materials to explore depends on their interest. I’ll try the mud printing activity with children.

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1. For me. The natural environment inspired my creative expression by providing

Colours, textures, and patterns that sparked my imagination and influenced the way I approached my artwork.

2. By providing open-ended materials, elements like weather, textures, and sounds, the natural environment guided children’s play and inquiry, acting as a powerful third teacher in their learning journey.

3 Learning in, about, and through the outdoors allowed children to engage directly with nature, gain knowledge about the environment, and develop important life skills such as problem-solving, collaboration.

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1. The natural environment served as an inspiration and gave ideas on what to create. Could encourage children to observe their environment.

2. the environment help to promote curiosity and children can learn how to care and be responsible for the nature around them.

3. children get to explore the natural materials around them (learning about) and use these materials to create or express their thoughts (learning in).

4. could encourage children to do a show n tell to share what they have created. visual prompts/ demonstrations can be shown to prompt some children. materials can be changed around to cater to the different age groups.

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chen lu (Littlefootprints preschool Boon keng)

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chen lu (Littlefootprints preschool Boon keng)

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1. 在粘土泥标记活动中，户外的自然光线让我更清晰地观察到粘土泥的色彩变化和纹理细节，周围的花草树木等自然元素也激发了我，我在创作时会模仿树叶的形状或者花朵的色彩搭配，让作品更有自然的韵味。

2. 户外作为“第三位老师”，提供了丰富且真实的学习素材，比如不同的地形、植物等，能引导我们去探索和学习。环境在塑造学习和游戏中扮演着重要的角色，它是一个天然的课堂，能激发好奇心，让学习和游戏更具趣味性与实践性，帮助我们更好地理解和掌握知识。

3. 户外的这些机会，能让我们直接接触自然，在户外亲身体验，了解户外的各种事物，并且通过在户外的探索、创作等活动，将所学知识与实际结合，深化学习效果，支持我们在户外、关于户外和通过户外进行学习。

4. 可以准备更多不同质地的工具，满足喜欢动手操作的孩子；设置一些主题场景，让善于想象的孩子有发挥空间；还可以分组进行，让合作型和独立型学习风格的孩子都能适应，以此扩展体验，支持多样化学习风格和发展需求。

最后，我会和孩子们在户外尝试“自然材料拼贴画”活动，收集树叶、树枝、石子等自然材料，拼贴成各种有趣的图案。

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1) The soil, moisture, and natural items like leaves and sticks inspired different marks and patterns.

2) Outdoors gave space and natural materials for children to explore, play, and learn together.

3) Children learn in the outdoors by using nature, about the outdoors by noticing changes, and through the outdoors by building creativity and teamwork.

4) Provide tools for those who don’t like touching directly, give simple prompts, or add big movements and stories.

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1) The mud and clay felt different and made children curious to try new ways of shaping and pressing.

2) Nature gave many tools and materials to explore. The space encouraged children to share, talk, and play together.

3)In: Children played and learned directly in nature.

About: They discovered how mud, clay, and leaves work differently.

Through: They built skills like creativity, problem-solving, and teamwor

4)Give more tools like twigs, brushes, or shells for different learners. Let children take photos or draw their creations to reflect.

I will be trying the mud mark-making with the children!

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1. I tried to copy the scenes shown in the environment.

2. It serves as an inspiration for the artwork.

3. It brings us into the outdoors where we connect with the environment and feel the nature.

4. I may purchase the mud / use flour to mimic it for kids to create their own art piece.

5. The pressing the seeds into the mud.

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Will try practicing this clay fir toddlers activity.

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1. The weather is very good. I can concentre on my activity.

2. The children's can talk about the weather and what they see on the surrounding.

3. All

4. I used nature materials that they can easily found in outdoor.

5. I carried out cray activity.

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(Nguyen Dan Phuong - Little Footprints Preschool)

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(Nguyen Dan Phuong - Little Footprints Preschool)

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First, upload a photo of an experience today that inspired you. Then answer these reflection questions:

1) How did the natural environment influence your creative expression during the clay and mud mark-making activity?

The natural textures, smells, and sensations of clay and mud inspired creativity and allowed freer, more expressive mark-making.

2) How did the outdoors serve as ‘the third teacher’ during this creative process, and what role did the environment play in shaping learning and play?

Outdoors acted as the “third teacher” by offering open-ended materials, sensory experiences, and a dynamic setting that shaped curiosity, play, and learning.

3) How do these opportunities support learning in, about, and through the outdoors?

Opportunities support learning by connecting children with nature, fostering creativity, problem-solving, and deeper awareness of the environment.

4) How might you adapt or extend this experience to further support diverse learning styles and developmental needs in outdoor creative play?

By offering varied materials, sensory tools, and flexible tasks, I can support different learning styles. Adding storytelling, group collaboration, or fine-motor challenges extends the experience to meet diverse developmental needs.

Lastly, state the activity which you will be trying out with your children in the outdoors. Take a picture of the activity and share with us in Session #3!