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JBaldwin · #2 (**permalink**) 03-07-2008, 09:59 AM

I have never used flannel boards with my children, because they can be costly and they are not necessarily reusable. The boards are not expensive, but the cost of the flannel can start to add up quickly, and then what do you do with them when you are all finished? If you are specifically thinking of Bible stories, that might be a useful investment since they could be reused somewhat.

I personally like a dry erase board and have used it a lot with one of my children who is very visual. She's in middle school, and I still use a piece of paper to draw pictures and diagrams for her when we are learning. After the initial investment of the board, markers are inexpensive and come in a variety of colors. It also allows for her to come up and draw herself and is adaptable for all subjects.

In short, I think flannel boards are an unnecessary expense (overall) for the homeschooler. If you want to make your own visuals, construction paper works very well.