Toilet roll binoculars

Two toilet paper tubes taped together, painted and strung, for backyard bird spotting and pretend safaris.

LevelBeginner

AgesAges 5 to 8

Time25 minutes plus drying

Cost$0 to $3

Summer Dollar store Outdoors Rainy day

What you'll need

Tools

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How to make it

Safety

Kids under 6 should wear the strap only while a grown-up is watching, since cords around necks can catch.

1
Paint the tubes
Paint both tubes and let them dry for 15 minutes.
2
Tape them together
Hold them side by side and wrap tape around them twice.
3
Decorate
Add stickers or stripes.
4
Add a strap
Punch a hole near the top outer edge of each tube. Tie on yarn as a neck strap.
5
Go explore
Head outside and make a list of everything you spot.

Edie's tip

Keep the strap long enough to hang below the chin.

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