FELT BOARD TIPS
When doing felt board activities with very young children...

Remember To:

Practice Before Doing Them

• Have story and activity cards to help you remember the sequence of each idea
• Use voice inflections for the different characters
• Tell stories at an appropriate pace, too slow or too fast and the children loose interest
• Move the pieces around the board to give the activity or story even more action

Be Prepared

• Know the activities you’re going to do
• Have all of your felt pieces and props within easy reach
• Have the felt pieces and props in order

Get the Children’s Attention As They Gather

• Sing a related song or do a fingerplay
• Set up the felt board and talk about the pieces with the children as they come together

Pick the Children’s Favorite Activities

• Have  them readily available
• Do them often. Young children “love” repetition

Keep Felt Pieces Hidden Until They Go On Board

• Tuck them under your leg
• Set them behind the felt board
• Keep them in an envelope

Have As Few Pieces As Possible On Board At One Time

• Put the pieces on the board one at a time
• Take each piece off the board as soon as you have finished with it

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