Leader Guide
Binocular Craft
- Binoculars Pattern
- Empty paper towel rolls—one per child plus extras; or empty toilet paper rolls, two per child, may be substituted
- String or yarn—about 26–30 inches per child
- Single hole punch
- Ruler or measuring instrument
- Children’s fast drying glue
- Knife
- Scissors
- Optional: crayons, colored pencils, or washable markers
Make one copy of the Binoculars Pattern per child, plus extras.
To save time in class, cut apart the pieces of the patterns.
Cut the yarn or string into lengths of 26–30 inches—one per child, plus extras.
If using empty paper towel rolls, use the knife to carefully cut each one into 4 inch sections.
Make a sample craft to display in class.
Give each child a binocular pattern with two 4 inch tubes, glue, yarn, or string. If the pages are copied in black and white, give children crayons, colored pencils, or washable markers to color the borders.
Look at That! Make a Gizmo gadget for secret missions.
Gizmo uses many gadgets on his Superbook adventures. He has used a telescope and an x-ray scanner to take a closer look at something from a safe distance. Can you name another gadget that can be used to take a closer look? Here is a hint (if needed). This gadget is often used for bird watching. Binoculars.
Today, you will make your own Gizmo binoculars to use on secret missions. Show children the craft model. Guide and assist the children as needed to assemble their binoculars using the instructions on the pattern.
Have children share their binoculars for all to see. If the glue has dried by the end of class, children may wear their binoculars as they leave. Tell children to share how Joshua and Caleb saw giants in the Promised Land and still trusted God for victory!