Painting a slug Scroll to learning area

This video captures a moment of child-led exploration that unfolds around a slug found outdoors. As the children engage with their discovery, a range of tools and materials are introduced by the adult, that help extend their curiosity and support their creative responses.

Good for looking at

• Digital technology in early years
• Child-led inquiry
• Creative expression
• Language development
• Fine motor skills
• Outdoor learning
• Effective pedagogy

Related links

• How is technology used to support and extend the child’s natural curiosity and interests?
• How are digital tools be used to foster creative for the children?
• What roles does technology play in support communication and language development?
• How the adult responds, scaffolds, and follows the children’s lead, creating opportunities for rich language, observation, and expression.Watch closely to see how technology is woven into the experience—not as a distraction, but as a meaningful extension of the children’s inquiry. Notice how the adult responds, scaffolds, and follows the children’s lead, creating opportunities for rich language, observation, and expression.

Reflect

• How was technology woven into the experience—not as a distraction, but as a meaningful extension of the children’s inquiry.
• How did the adult respond, scaffold, and follow the children’s lead, creating opportunities for rich language, observation, and expression.

What next?

Reflect on your own practice:

• Can you recall instances where a child’s inquiry led to the use of technology for exploration?
• Have you observed children using technology to create, such as drawing or story telling?
• Do you think technology can facilitate conversations, vocabulary, or storytelling among children?