On Wednesday and Thursday, 16 and 17 September 2026, Year 4A and Year 4B students of SD Al Siddiq International took part in an Art learning activity entitled “How to Make a Pencil Holder from a Used Plastic Bottle.” The activity provided the students with an opportunity to learn creatively while producing a useful piece of artwork.
During the activity, the students were encouraged to reuse used plastic bottles and transform them into pencil holders. With guidance from their teacher, the students were first introduced to the materials and the steps involved in making the pencil holders. After receiving the instructions, they began creating their own pencil holders by following the steps while also developing their individual creativity.
The learning atmosphere in Year 4A and Year 4B was cheerful and filled with enthusiasm. The students looked excited and happy as they worked on their creations. They enjoyed every stage of the process, from preparing the materials and transforming the plastic bottles to decorating and completing their pencil holders according to their own ideas and imagination.
This activity not only developed the students’ artistic skills and creativity but also encouraged attention to detail, independence, patience, and fine motor skills. Each student had the opportunity to express their own ideas, resulting in creations that were different and unique. This made the learning process more engaging and provided the students with an enjoyable learning experience.
Furthermore, reusing used plastic bottles in the Art activity also taught students about the importance of protecting the environment and giving reusable materials a second life. The students learnt that used items do not always have to be thrown away; instead, they can be transformed into useful objects through creativity.
Through activities like this, SD Al Siddiq International continues to provide active, creative, and meaningful learning experiences. Students do not learn solely through theory but also gain first-hand experience through practical activities. In this way, learning can help develop their creativity while also fostering greater awareness and care for the environment around them.
The enthusiasm and happiness shown by the Year 4A and Year 4B students were valuable parts of this learning experience. Hopefully, through Art activities like this, students will become increasingly confident in expressing their creativity, willing to try new things, and able to recognise opportunities to create useful objects from simple materials around them.
Keep creating, keep learning, and keep caring for our environment!
By Muslihatul Maula, Lc