Intro
Your safari adventure is not complete without your own set of binoculars! Have your class
make their own binoculars so they can see both far and wide.
Set Up Ideas
Set the scene by explaining how with binoculars, things that are very far away can appear
very close. This is helpful on a safari as it allows us to observe the animals from a safe
distance, without disturbing them.
Let’s Get Started
Binoculars are a great tool to help us see far beyond our normal vision. To make these
stylish binoculars, you'll need small craft rolls, self-adhesive craft tape and pipe cleaners.
Tips and Tricks
Craft tape is a fantastic way to make unique, interesting looking crafts with no mess and
with minimal supplies! They come in a variety of patterns and colors, so have several rolls
on-hand.
Follow up Activity
Bring in an actual set of binoculars so that children can see how they work and try them
out. This works best in an outdoor area where they may be able to look at trees or other
interesting surroundings.
Ask the children what kind of things they might find in the jungle by using binoculars.
Have any of them used real binoculars before? What did they see?
Steps:
- Decorate each craft roll by placing self-adhesive craft tape around each craft tube.
- Pull a pipe cleaner through each of the tubes and attach the ends together. This is to hold
the tubes in place. Optionally, you may choose to use glue or tape to keep the crafts rolls
together. - Add any finishing touches with craft materials to create the perfect set of binoculars.
- If you use glue at all during the project, allow the glue to fully dry before using your
binoculars.