Feb 18, 2012

The Mitten Felt Board Story

                                               

Where I live, the snow had almost entirely melted. We could see the grass and then...it snowed and snowed all over again. *sigh*. Oh well, it is only February. So, I read "The Mitten" story by Jan Brett. I have always loved this book, and recently came upon a book called "Don't Wake Up the Bear". The felt story pieces could certainly be used for both stories.

In addition, you may want to visit my blog entry: Mitten Preschool Songs

                              

Online Early Childhood Workshops with Circle of Ideas

Feb 10, 2012

Eric Carle Books into Felt Board Stories



Felt stories derived from published books is a popular way of enjoying the flannel board with young children. Eric Carle has always been my favorite author and artist to transfer into felt stories. His pictures are not complex and his storyline is usually systematic, lending itself to pieces coming on and off the flannel board. His stories always hold learning elements, from counting numbers to life lessons! The following photos are some of my hand-made stories that are a part of my "toolbox"  as an early childhood educator. "The Very Hungry Caterpillar" felt pieces to accompany his published book, is a popular purchase when I am selling felt stories at markets or conferences. In addition, I have written an article about creating a theme within a preschool or daycare curriculum all around the book which can be viewed on my website: Circle of Ideas.



The Very Hungry Caterpillar

Rooster is Off to See the World

Brown Bear, Brown Bear
Little Cloud

10 Little Rubber Ducks