Build a Telescope

by Irma Iryanti

#Scienceofplay77

Children get to design their own telescope using simple paper rolls and stickers. An extremely simple activity great designing fun!

Skill Level: Easy

Suitable For: 3-4 years old

Estimated Time: < 15 mins

Environment: Indoors

Learning Framework

• Physical - Fine motor skills (peeling off, pasting on, hand control).

• Intellectual - Discrimination, designing.

• Emotional - Skill mastery, engagement, confidence building, individual success, sense of accomplishment.

• Social - Designing for others, group play.

Materials

Step 1

Paste the double-sided tape on both ends of the paper roll.

Step 3

Now the fun begins. Ask the children to choose their stickers and start pasting them on their telescope.

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• Reusable Paper Rolls of Different Lengths

• Variety of Stickers

• Double-sided Tape

• Coloured Paper

Step 2

Wrap the paper roll with the coloured paper.

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