Go Birdwatching With DIY Binoculars!
Transform a pair of toilet paper rolls into DIY binoculars by using a little duct tape and some imagination!
Materials
Directions
Help your child cover two toilet paper rolls with black duct tape.
Cut off a small section from the third paper roll and have your child cover it with tape, too.
Using hot glue (adults only), glue the small section in between the two rolls, then secure in place with some additional duct tape. Note: Hot glue does not hold very well on the slick surface of duct tape, so the additional tape in this step is important.
Punch holes in the sides of the binoculars (the side your child will look through) and tie on a strap made from yarn.
Optional: Venture outdoors with our child and encourage her to test her binoculars by going birdwatching! Ask her, “Did you hear any bird songs? What birds did you see?”
Caroline Gravino has four children and is also a crafter, video producer and content designer. For several years, Caroline wrote about project ideas for the whole family and encouraging creativity in kids in her former blog, SalsaPie. Learn more about Caroline.
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