Wilderness Adventure / Cardboard Tube Binoculars
Cardboard Tube Binoculars
Children make binoculars from two cardboard tubes and a string strap, then use them on a nature spotting walk.
How to run it
- Give each child two cardboard tubes to decorate.
- Tape or glue the tubes side by side.
- Punch holes and add a string or wool strap.
- Take the binoculars on a spotting walk outside.
You will need
- cardboard tubes
- sticky tape
- paint or markers
- string or wool
- hole punch
Make it easier or harderOlder children can add cellophane lenses and keep a spotting checklist.
SafetyUse a breakaway knot or short strap to avoid neck entanglement.
My Time Our Place · Outcome 2, Outcome 4Making a tool for exploring encourages curiosity about the natural world.
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