Flannel board time

I have always wanted to make my own flannel board; I find it offensive just how expensive they are from early education supply chains and refuse to buy one for Charlotte. One of the perks of being a CDA Professional Development Specialist is going into centers and seeing the innovative ways other early childhood folks are doing the DIY thing. I saw something during a visit yesterday that caught my attention and stuck in my brain.

So much so that I found myself in Michael's today picking up the supplies and pulling' out the glue gun tonight to put together!

I had the standard coupon for 40% off a regular-priced item and found felt that was pre-cut to be 36x36. I grabbed this frame that was 16x20 (and a few other items for Ms. Charlotte) and found my way to the checkout!

It was super easy, you guys! I cut the felt to be the same size as the cardboard back and then hot glued it to the back and then tucked it back into the frame and slapped some 3M strips to the back and hung it on her closet door.

Full disclosure, I have a HUGE stash of flannel board story pieces in the basement. I was quick to break out the 5 Little Penguins I had made when teaching preschool. :) I'm so happy to see them finding use again! The secret? Milk filters. Doesn't get much more Wisconsin than that, amiright? I used these to trace a penguin and colored using crayons. The colors are super vibrant and do not smudge at all. Plus, you won't need Velcro because they hang like magic!

I'm so excited to start exploring this with her tomorrow!
A 10 minute project that will hold her attention for YEARS!
-- no brainer --

This is a project I wanted to share because I know that kiddos of all ages love flannel boards and the opportunities it provides!

Mama Porch

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