Study sheet for early years educator training · Art
Early years educator training flashcard: Supporting creative processes
Creative work is process-, competence- and material-oriented. Children explore materials, develop ideas and receive appreciative support.
In art, the process and exploration matter, not only the result.
Key professional terms
prozessorientiert
The journey matters
materialorientiert
Exploring material properties
ästhetische Erfahrung
Creating through the senses
Example from early years practice
When folding paper, children may try different papers and solutions.
Memory sentence
„Open possibilities; do not prescribe results.“
Typical exam question
How do you support creative processes?
Model answer
Provide materials, observe, ask open questions and value individual expression.
Transfer question and answer
Should a perfect model be compulsory?
No. A prompt should not restrict the child’s own ideas.
Last professionally reviewed: 4 September 2026