A Workshop on Making Felt Story Boards

presented by Erin Rogers, Graduate Assistant

Materials List for Felt Board

½ piece of foam board (standard poster size)

22in x 17in light colored felt (to cover board)

Hot glue and hot glue gun

Duck Tape (optional)

5-6 pieces of different colored felt

Scissors

Scotch tape

Markers

Felt Board Instructions

1. Choose a piece of foam board, canvas board, cardboard, etc.
2. Cut a piece of light colored felt to be 3-4 inches taller and wider then your board. (you should have 1 ½ to 2 inches to fold over your board on each side)
3. Use duck tape or hot glue to hold your felt to the back of your board. Make sure to pull the felt tight so there are no wrinkles in the front of your board.
4. Cut out story patterns (it is best if you leave a little white space) and tape down to felt.
5. Cut your patterns out of the felt.
6. Add details with markers or by adding layers of felt.
   
   
   Jack's House
   

Erin Rogers performing "The House that Jack Built." (a video podcast under Felt Board Stories)

Felt Board Bibliographies

Some Websites

Rasmussen, V. (2004). Flannel Boards . October 5, 2006, from http://punkyschildcare.com/Daycare/Flannel-Boards.html .
Provides a brief article on Flannel Boards, as well as a set of websites you can visit to buy your own materials.

IvinsArt . (1995) . Let's Create A Flannelboard ! . September 27, 2006, http://hometown.aol.com/Ivinsart/handbook.html .
A small handbook on creating your own flannelboard and characters. Excellent idea for the novice, and those who wish to get even the kids more involved.

Child's Play. (1999). Child's Play: Sharing Information and Ideas . October 5, 2006
A list of ideas for children and childcare providers to make creative games. The Flannel Board and characters instructions are simply part of that article. Good for babysitters and those looking for more ideas on homemade sets.

Rabideau , T. (2000) . Flannelboards . October 5, 2006, http://www.geocites.com/atrabideau/flannelboardscomp.html
This webpage is a portal to other webpages that link to flannelboards websites dealing with lesson plans, story time with flannelboards , and other creative ideas. A good resource for anyone.