The Dow's Schoolroom

Using Betty Lukens Felts takes a little practice and planning ahead, but once you get the hang of it, it's really easy. The sets we sell are called the Deluxe Bible Sets. I know they are quite an investment, but I've had my set for over 15 years and they look as good as new. They come in 2 sizes: large and small. I personally own the small set and have found it adequate for any Bible class I've taught. The figures are about 6 1/2" tall and the backgrounds are 16"x24". If you have a large class, or just like the idea of larger visuals, you can purchase the large set. The figures in the large set are 12" and the backgrounds are 32"x48". Which ever one you choose, you are going to be thrilled with the results.

The felts come in sheets on which the colorful figures are printed. It is a bit time consuming to cut out and organize the felts to begin with, but once it's done, it's done. This could be a great activity for that someone you know that is always offering to help prepare materials. After the figures are cut out, they are placed in the file system. The file system is corrugated box (18"x24"x2") with velour sheets inside. Each sheet is numbered and the outlines of the felts are drawn on the velour (along with that piece's number) where it is to be stored. This is the most efficient way to keep the felts organized and ready to use.

The backgrounds and overlays can be used to create a wide variety of scenes. It fascinates the children to see the Bible story unfold with the changing scenes.

Each deluxe set comes with the following:

• 600 Figures & Objects -- There are 12 figures of Jesus plus men, women, children, animals, buildings, scenery items, tables, chairs, pyramids, tomb, ark, fiery furnace, and much more.
• 3 Mounted Boards -- Water and Sky Background, Indoor Background, Purple Board
• 4 Overlays -- Hillside, Shoreline, Desert, and Throne Room
• Teacher's Manual with 182 stories
• Filing System for storing all 600 pieces -- Large set gets two boxes, small set has one.