This picture and pictures is from the felt source http://www.thefeltsource.com/BibleSeparates.html This is the same flannel graph that we use.
A couple that were missionaries in Mexico were elected Wednesday Evening Bible Study superintendents. They suggested and purchased a Deluxe Bible Flannel graph. They used it in Mexico to explain Bible stories. I had the opportunity to volunteer and experience this as a valuable tool to making Bible study come alive to preschoolers up to intermediate age children. The last evening the parents were amused how enthused the children were to going to class.
The graph consists of a foundation board where you can "stick" on landscapes, sea scapes, or buildings for a setting. You have a guide book with over a hundred Bible stories. It gives memory verses, basic story, summary of the moral, etc. It also tells you what is needed for a Bible scene. There is hundreds of felt people, objects, and props that are numbered. The book gives out the number code for all the felt items you need to tell that particular story.
To tell the story you must interact with the children. Ask them questions. They enjoy when you set up the scenery because with a few pieces you can drastically change the setting. As for the presentation: It is best to read the story as many times possible in preparation so that when you present it --you can tell it without looking at your paper much. Challenge the children to memorize the memory verse. After the story and singing period we ask questions to see if everybody was paying attention. It is enjoyable and rewarding and a good idea for Wednesday Bible Study for children.
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