Modern moms strive to be progressive in everything, including when choosing toys for their kids. Many parents today prefer children’s educational games and toys, which allow toddlers not only to play but also to learn something new. That is exactly what we want to talk about today — creating a children’s educational quiet book (also known as a busy book) made of felt.
A felt quiet book can consist of a wide variety of interactive pages for your little one to explore. Specifically, this tutorial focuses on making a page featuring sneakers, where your toddler can practice their fine motor skills by lacing and unlacing shoelaces.
To get started, you will need some basic craft supplies: sheets of felt, eyelets (grommets), shoelaces, and a fabric base for your page. First, find a sneaker template online that you would like to use. Based on your chosen template, you will figure out how many different colors of felt you need. Cut out all the necessary parts according to the template, and then carefully sew them together.
Once your felt sneakers are ready, make holes for the eyelets in the area where the laces should go. Each sneaker typically requires 4-6 holes. Secure the eyelets, thread the shoelaces through them, and tie them into a neat bow.
Now, take the fabric base page and sew the finished sneakers onto it. To add a fun educational element, you can cut out letters from the leftover felt to form a phrase, such as “Tie your shoes!” or “Learn to tie”. Apply a bit of fabric glue to attach these letters securely to the top of the page. Your interactive busy book page is now ready to delight and educate your toddler!
