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Toilet Paper Roll Bird Binoculars: Crafts for Kids. Lessons and Activities for children in kindergarten to grade 12: KinderArt ®

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BIRD BINOCULARS
Submitted by: Jackie C. [a teacher at The Growing Tree and Morristown High School in Morristown NJ.]

Grade: K-2

Age: 4-8

Activity Summary:

Children can recycle cardboard rolls to create some make-believe binoculars for bird watching.

Objectives:

Students will learn how to spot birds with their own homemade binoculars.

What You Need:

2 paper rolls (about 4" - 5" long) per student
single hole punch
glue
yarn or string
Optional: Paint or paper and glue for decorating

What You Do:

Give each student 2 paper rolls and have them glue them together on the sides. Let dry.
Help students put a hole in each side of the binoculars.
Tie the ribbon/yarn through the holes.
Optional: decorate the binoculars with paint or glue and paper.
Bring children outside to look for birds and have them look through their own creations.
Talk about the birds from your area. Refer to books and see if you can spot different types of birds.

Recommended Books:

Bird Watching for Kids
by Steven A. Griffin, Elizabeth May Griffin
A Family Bird Watching Guide

Backyard Bird Watching for Kids
by George H. Harrison, Kit Harrison
How to Attract, Feed, and Provide Homes for Birds

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