Beginners (6-7 years old): At beginner level, creativity appears in trying out ideas together and in safe experimentation. Students can explore at a calm pace how to create different body positions and spatial arrangements, while experiencing that every idea can be valuable. The “melting” happens more slowly, a larger carpet can be used, and more time is provided for thinking and discussion. The emphasis is on shared thinking, paying attention to one another, and trying out basic problem-solving strategies in a safe and supportive environment.

Advanced learners (8-9 years old): At advanced level, creativity is reflected in quick adaptation and the conscious search for original solutions. Students invent increasingly complex body positions and spatial combinations while responding flexibly to changing conditions. The space is reduced more quickly, leaving less time for organisation, and problem-solving without speaking can be introduced, encouraging new forms of communication. Predefined “creative challenges” (e.g., only sitting positions are allowed) may also be applied, enhancing flexibility, cooperation, and complex thinking.

Experts (9–10 years old): At expert level, creativity emerges as innovative collaboration, where students spontaneously develop new systems and strategies under continuously changing conditions. The reduction of space may happen at an unpredictable rhythm, and multiple consecutive challenges can be combined (e.g., no speaking and only specific body parts may touch the carpet), requiring students to think flexibly and act in close coordination at the same time. This level demands a high degree of trust, body awareness, strategic thinking, and rapid creative adaptation from all members of the group.