Tiny Telescope

Reach for the stars! Create a terrific tiny telescope for your next outer space adventure.

1. Color it bright! Make space-inspired designs on a small piece of Neon Color Explosion® paper. Think about stars or planets, space ships or aliens—the sky is the limit!

2. You are on a roll! Roll the paper into a tube to create the telescope. Secure the roll with clear adhesive tape.

3. Are you ready for blast off? If desired, use a hole punch to add decorative holes for that extra touch! Tape a piece of ribbon, string or yarn onto the telescope to create a necklace. Your telescope is ready for your trip to the next galaxy and beyond!

4. Telescopes don’t have to be tiny! Consider making a larger telescope for your next adventure.

Adult supervision is required for any arts & crafts project. Observe children closely and intervene as necessary to prevent potential safety problems and ensure appropriate use of arts and crafts materials. Some craft items, particularly beads and buttons, are potential choking hazards for young children. Avoid use of such small parts with children younger than 3 years. Craft items such as scissors, push pins and chenille sticks may have sharp points or edges. Avoid use of materials with sharp points by children younger than 4 years. Read all manufacturers' safety warnings before using arts and craft supplies.

Adult Assistance is required for this arts & crafts project.

Scissors—ATTENTION: The cutting edges of scissors are sharp and care should be taken whenever cutting or handling. Blunt-tip scissors should be used only by children 4 years and older. Pointed-tip scissors should be used only by children 6 years and older.

String-Like Materials—Includes string, raffia, lacing, yarn, ribbon, and other similar material. Children 3 years and younger should not be given any string-like material that is longer than 12 inches. Close adult supervision is essential whenever children use string-like material. When crafts are to be worn around the necks of children 8 years and younger, attach the ends of the “string-like material” with clear adhesive tape, which allows easy release of the bond if the craft becomes entangled or caught on equipment. For children older than 8 years, the ends of the “string-like material” may be tied and knotted.

Crafts

crayola supplies

• Neon Color Explosion®
• Blunt-Tip Scissors
• Pointed Tip Scissors

household supplies

• hole punch
• clear adhesive tape
• ribbon, string, or yarn

"My son loves to play astronaut. He made this telescope and a communicator and has been on a galaxy-wide mission all day long!"
Anita W., mother of 6-year-old

"Our school theme this year is "Reach for the Stars". These tiny telescopes were a fun way to get the kids involved."
Kris P., parent volunteer

The Hubble Telescope transmits about 120 gigabytes of scientific information every week. That's equal to about 3,600 feet (1,097 meters) of books on a shelf!