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Book Week / Felt Board Story Retelling

Felt Board Story Retelling

Younger children retell favourite stories by moving felt characters and props on a board, building narrative and language skills.

How to run it

  1. Prepare felt characters and props for a familiar story.
  2. Read or tell the story first.
  3. Children retell the story using the felt pieces.
  4. Encourage them to change the ending.
  5. Leave the board out for free play.

You will need

  • felt
  • felt board
  • scissors
Make it easier or harderUse a simple three-part story for younger children; older children can make new felt pieces.
My Time Our Place · Outcome 5Children develop storytelling and language skills by retelling and inventing stories.

Fits these theme days

Book WeekFairy Tale DaySilly Stories DayRhyme Time DayPuppet Day

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