5 Things I Wish You Knew About God: Week 1

As you help your kids make their own telescope, remind your child how BIG our God is!

Remind your child how BIG our God is while you do this activity together! 

Step 1. Paint your paper towel rolls any color you like and let them dry. (Optional)

Step 2. Create the inner tube of the telescope by using scissors to cut one tube lengthwise on one side. Curl one side of the cut edge slightly over the other. Then tape the cut edge down.

Step 3. Insert your inner tube into the second paper towel roll. It should fit snuggly into the second tube but still be able to slide in and out.

Step 4. Tape one of the magnifying glasses to the outer edge of each tube, only around the rim so you don't cover too much of the lens.

Step 5. Hold the telescope with the inner tube facing your eye. Aim it at an object in the night sky. (Never use a telescope to look at the sun.) You can focus by sliding the inner tube in and out.