Hello,
My name is Nicole and I am the owner and creator of Flutter Felts and Fun Things. I have worked in the early childhood field for many years and have enjoyed it immensely, I love seeing things through the eyes of children and love watching them grow, create and imagine. I believe play is a vital part of a child’s upbringing as it provides not only an opportunity for fun, but the ability to
learn, create imagine and interact with others. As the full on pace of the early childhood setting became too much for my body to handle, due to health issues, I could no longer give the children 100% of my attention and abilities and I had to make the heart breaking decision to leave the field and take care of my health. I could not work a normal 9-5 job but I still had bills that need to be paid. I wanted to do something that used my creative skills, my passion for the early years, as well as my degree (Bachelor of learning Management in Early Childhood.) I created this business as it provided me with the ability to stay in the field I love as well as the flexibility to work from home and around my health issues. I chose felt as it allows me to be creative and it provides a very flexible resource for children. These are just a few of the positives of using felt boards.
- Felt incorporates the children’s senses, they get to see the felt and all the colours, they get to touch and manipulate the felt, they get to listen and hear stories being told and they can improve their own vocabulary by telling stories themselves.
- Felt play helps to stretch their imagination and creativity by experimenting.
- Felt encourages sharing and endless learning opportunities through shapes, colours and stories. I create all my sets by hand and I very much welcome custom orders. I appreciate all feedback and suggestions. Facebook, and markets are great opportunities to see my work, I also do viewings at my home by appointment only. I look forward to talking to you soon!
