Back to school: How to prepare for lab activities
It still seems early to think about going back to school. It's almost mid-August, summer is in full swing, and September still seems a long way off.
But for teachers, educators, and professionals working in preschool and elementary schools, the new school year will arrive much sooner than it seems.
September means new classes, new projects, new activities to prepare, and, above all, lots of materials to have on hand.
Because of this Idee in Feltro has collected in a single section materials and solutions designed for schools, kindergartens, educational workshops and activities with children..
The preparation phase for the new school year is the ideal time to organize materials and tools that can be used during the following months.
You don't necessarily need a large amount of different materials: it's often more helpful to have a versatile selection of colors, bases, and shapes that can be used for different activities.
Felt, felt, and EVA foam allow just this: they can become elements for creative activities, panels, characters, letters, numbers, decorations, games, and visual aids.
And when some templates are already ready to use, you can dedicate much more time to planning the activity and interacting with the children.
School Supplies: A Versatile Base for the Whole Year
Among the most used categories for creative and educational activities we find:
Felt 20×30
https://www.ideeinfeltro.com/pannolenci
Soft, colorful, and easy to work with, felt is ideal for appliques, decorations, characters, layering, and craft projects.
A particularly versatile base for building teaching materials and creative projects even with the youngest children.
Felt 20×30
https://www.ideeinfeltro.com/feltro
When more consistency is needed, felt allows you to create more structured bases and supports.
It can be used for panels, calendars, posters, letters, numbers, decorative elements and many other activities that can accompany the classroom throughout the year.
EVA rubber by the meter
https://www.ideeinfeltro.com/gomma-crepla-e-moosgummi
Lightweight, colorful, and easy to cut, EVA foam offers endless possibilities for decorations, shapes, lettering, seasonal activities, and creative projects.
The metered format is especially useful when you need to make larger items or prepare for multiple activities.
Savings Kit
https://www.ideeinfeltro.com/kit-risparmio
A practical solution for having different colors and materials available and organizing group activities more easily.
It can be especially useful in the preparation phase of the new year, when it is time to stock up on basic materials that will be used during the following months.
Not just materials: many ready-made solutions
Preparing an activity doesn't necessarily mean starting with a sheet of felt and a pair of scissors every time.
For this reason, Idee in Feltro also offers a series of pre-designed and ready-to-use elements, which can significantly reduce preparation time.
Silhouettes to assemble
https://www.ideeinfeltro.com/sagome-da-assemblare
Templates ready to create guided creative activities, characters and compositions.
A useful solution when you want to offer engaging workshops without having to manually prepare every single element.
Educational Panels
https://www.ideeinfeltro.com/pannelli-didattici
Supports for building visual pathways and activities within the classroom.
They can be used to work on seasons, routines, emotions, storytelling, and many other topics.
Educational Silhouettes
https://www.ideeinfeltro.com/sagome-didattiche
Characters, shapes, and thematic elements ready to use for educational and creative activities.
They are particularly interesting when you want to build a path composed of different elements, maintaining order and coherence in the project.
Create your own laboratory
https://www.ideeinfeltro.com/crea-il-tuo-laboratorio
And for projects that require more specific preparation, it's possible to start with an idea and build a customized workshop, identifying materials and activities based on the group's needs.
September seems far away. But preparations can begin now.
The beauty of summer is also finally having some time to think about what's to come.
Before the September rush begins, it might be a good time to organize materials, colors, templates, and ideas for the first few months of school.
From hands-on activities to classroom panels, from seasonal projects to creative workshops, Idee in Feltro offers a range of products designed to support teachers, educators, and education professionals throughout the school year.
Discover all the resources dedicated to school and teaching and start preparing for the new year a little early.
