Paper roll telescope craft for 8-year-olds
This imaginative craft is for 8-year-olds making a pretend telescope for indoor play or a space display. It is not an optical viewing tool.
What to buy
Cardboard mailing tubes
1 per child
Cardboard toilet paper tubes
1 per child
Aluminum foil sheets
1 per child
Black construction paper
2 sheets per child
Silver cardstock sheets
1 per child
Clear tape
1 roll per 3 children
Glue sticks
1 per child
Cotton yarn
1 meter per child
Star sticker sheets
1 per child
Washable markers
1 set per child
Child-safe scissors
1 pair
Hole punch
1
Who this list is for
This paper roll telescope craft is for 8-year-olds making a pretend telescope for indoor play or a space display. It is imaginative equipment only, not an optical viewing tool.
How to use this list
Place the cardboard toilet paper tube against the cardboard mailing tube to plan the telescope shape. Cover sections with black construction paper, silver cardstock, or aluminum foil, attaching them with glue sticks and clear tape. Add a cotton yarn strap by punching holes with the hole punch, then decorate the outside with washable markers and star sticker sheets. Trim paper details with child-safe scissors.
Common mistakes
Do not look at the sun or any bright light through this craft. It has no optical parts and is not made for viewing. Avoid wrapping foil so tightly that the cardboard tubes bend. An adult or classroom helper should supervise the hole punch and check that the yarn strap is secure.
What is on this list
The list includes one cardboard mailing tube and one cardboard toilet paper tube per child, aluminum foil, black construction paper, silver cardstock, clear tape, and glue sticks. It also includes cotton yarn, star sticker sheets, washable markers, child-safe scissors, and a hole punch. Cross off shared items such as tape, scissors, and the hole punch.
When you are done
Press down foil and paper edges, then check that the tube pieces are attached. Keep the telescope for indoor pretend play, a space-themed table, or a classroom display.
FAQ
Who is "Paper roll telescope craft for 8-year-olds" for?
This paper roll telescope craft is for 8-year-olds making a pretend telescope for indoor play or a space display. It is imaginative equipment only, not an optical viewing tool.
How should I use "Paper roll telescope craft for 8-year-olds"?
Place the cardboard toilet paper tube against the cardboard mailing tube to plan the telescope shape. Cover sections with black construction paper, silver cardstock, or aluminum foil, attaching them with glue sticks and clear tape. Add a cotton yarn strap by punching holes with the hole punch, then decorate the outside with washable markers and star sticker…
What should I skip or avoid with "Paper roll telescope craft for 8-year-olds"?
Do not look at the sun or any bright light through this craft. It has no optical parts and is not made for viewing. Avoid wrapping foil so tightly that the cardboard tubes bend. An adult or classroom helper should supervise the hole punch and check that the yarn strap is secure.
What is on the "Paper roll telescope craft for 8-year-olds" list?
The list includes one cardboard mailing tube and one cardboard toilet paper tube per child, aluminum foil, black construction paper, silver cardstock, clear tape, and glue sticks. It also includes cotton yarn, star sticker sheets, washable markers, child-safe scissors, and a hole punch. Cross off shared items such as tape, scissors, and the hole punch.
What should I do when I am done?
Press down foil and paper edges, then check that the tube pieces are attached. Keep the telescope for indoor pretend play, a space-themed table, or a classroom display.
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