Lakeshore Learning Storytelling Felt Lapboard

Bring classic stories to life anytime, anywhere with the Storytelling Felt Lapboard-a compact, durable board designed to support tactile storytelling and literacy development in early learners. Measuring approximately 25 cm wide by 30 cm high, this blue-fabric-covered lapboard features a sturdy MMR backing, making it reliable and easy for both children and educators to hold during use. Designed for compatibility with Lakeshore's extensive range of felt pieces (sold separately), the lapboard invites children to actively move characters and props as they narrate or recreate familiar tales. Whether used in whole-group storytelling or small literacy groups, the board encourages engagement, imaginative thinking and language expression. With its portable size and ease of use, it's an essential addition to every early learning space, helping children explore narrative structures and expressive communication while having fun.

Educational Benefits:

• Supports the development of narrative and sequencing skills.
• Encourages expressive language through tactile interaction.
• Promotes fine motor skills as children manipulate felt pieces.
• Enhances story comprehension and vocabulary retention.

Classroom Ideas:

• Use for individual or paired storytelling during reading rotations.
• Introduce a new felt story each week to enrich vocabulary exposure.
• Allow children to retell classroom-favourite tales during circle time.
• Provide during quiet play sessions for independent narrative exploration.

Information:

• Ages: Suitable for children aged 3 and above
• Measurements: Approx. 25 cm (W) x 30 cm (H)
• Material: MMR board covered in blue fabric; felt pieces sold separately