Description
A fun and educational DIY kaleidoscope project that engages children’s creativity and teaches them about light and reflection.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cardboard tube (from paper towel or toilet paper)
- 1 small mirror or foil
- Colorful beads, sequins, or small plastic shapes
- Clear plastic or transparency sheet
- Tape or glue
- Scissors
- Decorative materials (markers, stickers, colored paper)
Instructions
- Cut the tube to a length of about 6-8 inches and create openings at one end for viewing.
- Cut a piece of mirror or foil to fit inside the tube and secure it at an angle.
- Cut a square of clear plastic to cover the openings and secure it with tape.
- Add beads, sequins, or small shapes into the tube through the viewing opening and close it off with the plastic sheet.
- Decorate the outside of the tube with markers and stickers.
Notes
Consider using different reflective materials or creating themed kaleidoscopes for added fun!
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Crafts
- Method: Crafting
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 kaleidoscope
- Calories: N/A
- Sugar: N/A
- Sodium: N/A
- Fat: N/A
- Saturated Fat: N/A
- Unsaturated Fat: N/A
- Trans Fat: N/A
- Carbohydrates: N/A
- Fiber: N/A
- Protein: N/A
- Cholesterol: N/A