This week at Preschool, our creative painting session was inspired by the windy, rainy days we’ve been experiencing as the season shifts. Using wet-on-wet watercolour and straws, the children explored the invisible movement of the wind—blowing the paint gently across their paper to create swirling patterns. There was a quiet sense of wonder as they discovered the hidden raindrops that appeared from the white crayon I had drawn on beforehand, a little secret revealed only once their painting had dried.

 

In Rudolf Steiner’s approach, weekly rhythmic activities such as painting, baking, and gardening are not just tasks—they are deeply nourishing experiences that support the development of the child’s will, imagination, and connection to the world. These activities reflect the natural rhythms of the seasons and provide children with a sense of security through repetition, while encouraging meaningful learning through imitation and purposeful doing.

This experience also connects beautifully with the EYLF outcomes, particularly in nurturing the children’s agency, wellbeing, and creative expression, and fostering a strong sense of self and belonging. Through art, children not only express their inner life but also engage with the world around them—learning gently, through beauty and experience.