How to Make Hand Felted Storytelling Props for Imaginative Play & Story Time: The Ultimate Teacher Resource Book for Classrooms & Kindergartens (Magical Kindergarten)

Introducing this step-by-step teacher resource guide to making creative DIY Hand Felted Storytelling Props using pure wool fleece slivers and natural fibres such as silk and knitting wool. Themed story mats are an amazing interactive and engaging learning resource perfect for: Elementary (Primary) School Prep and Kindergarten TeachersEarly Childhood Educators in Preschools Childcare Centers & Family Day Care HomesPlay Therapists Child Psychologists and Parents. Handmade story mats are the ideal hands-on tool for telling educational informative seasonal and therapeutic stories to groups of children (and individuals) using props to spark childrens imagination and creativity. Kids can play with the mats too. Story mats support child development and promote language acquisition by enhancing childrens ability to recall retell sequence and organize. Manipulating props reinforces their fine motor skills. Plus its tonnes of fun to bring stories alive using small dolls toys & loose parts. This teacher resource book includes a guide on where to buy supplies for felting (find stores all over the world) plus a list of helpful tools to make the felting process faster and easier. Check out all the examples of finished examples too - inspiration for your own signature mat designs for storytelling all year round. Bonus: use the felting technique to make fun classroom activities including Christmas Advent Calendars Classroom Job Boards Daily Schedule Charts Treasure Hunts and more! Visit www.ambergreene.com for more Magical Kindergarten teacher resource guidebooks & craft books for adults including Storytelling Made Easy (how to animate storytelling books for children) How to Encourage Imaginative Play & DIY Toys Rhythm & Routine Sustainability in Kindergarten Adorable Nature Crafts Cute and Easy Handmade Dolls & more!