Comments on: Science for Kids: How to Make a Kaleidoscope https://buggyandbuddy.com/science-for-kids-how-to-make-a-kaleidoscope/ Meaningful Activities for Learning & Creating Mon, 15 Sep 2025 02:57:09 +0000 hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.9.4 By: Scarlet https://buggyandbuddy.com/science-for-kids-how-to-make-a-kaleidoscope/#comment-1003986 Tue, 19 Jan 2021 13:56:10 +0000 http://buggyandbuddy.com/?p=17858#comment-1003986 I love this great DIY kaleidoscope craft. It is so cute and a great way to get kids interested in science!

]]> By: L Hultman https://buggyandbuddy.com/science-for-kids-how-to-make-a-kaleidoscope/#comment-998284 Mon, 10 Aug 2020 02:45:02 +0000 http://buggyandbuddy.com/?p=17858#comment-998284 In reply to mscale.

We tried aluminum foil, but it didn’t give a good enough reflection. The mirror sheets work much better. Amazon no longer carries the mylar.

]]> By: Chelsey https://buggyandbuddy.com/science-for-kids-how-to-make-a-kaleidoscope/#comment-997186 Tue, 30 Jun 2020 03:28:59 +0000 http://buggyandbuddy.com/?p=17858#comment-997186 In reply to Alexis.

Using the second option, the “mirrored sheets”, you could get two per sheet x 4 sheets in the package= 8 kaleidoscopes. I might grab one extra set OR just be sure to measure your particular rolls/tubes you are using to be sure they fit. Maybe practice cutting something like card stock first into the strips (as if it was the mirrored sheet), taping the strips cardstock strips together and inserting them in the tube. Once you have the correct measurements for your particular tube, then cut the mirrored sheets. 🙂

]]> By: Alexis https://buggyandbuddy.com/science-for-kids-how-to-make-a-kaleidoscope/#comment-996322 Tue, 26 May 2020 05:50:40 +0000 http://buggyandbuddy.com/?p=17858#comment-996322 Hello! Do you know about how many mylar or mirrored sheets would be needed for a class of 25 students or how many kaleidoscopes a single sheet can make? Thank you! Looks like a fun lesson

]]> By: Margaret https://buggyandbuddy.com/science-for-kids-how-to-make-a-kaleidoscope/#comment-973213 Mon, 21 May 2018 16:35:44 +0000 http://buggyandbuddy.com/?p=17858#comment-973213 Thanks – this was a great project!It came out really well. I was honestly a little worried but everything worked out.

]]> By: 12 Cool and Cute Science Crafts that Kids will Love! – Go Science Girls https://buggyandbuddy.com/science-for-kids-how-to-make-a-kaleidoscope/#comment-951882 Thu, 28 Sep 2017 02:19:22 +0000 http://buggyandbuddy.com/?p=17858#comment-951882 […] just adore this homemade kaleidoscope! And such a creative way to explore reflections, symmetry and optical […]

]]> By: Jen https://buggyandbuddy.com/science-for-kids-how-to-make-a-kaleidoscope/#comment-917691 Mon, 27 Mar 2017 20:56:52 +0000 http://buggyandbuddy.com/?p=17858#comment-917691 In reply to Rhonda Lock.

What ages has everyone done this with? I need something for a very broad range (5-12, though most are 5-10). I’m afraid this will seem to babyish if there are 11-12 year olds…

]]> By: Rhonda Lock https://buggyandbuddy.com/science-for-kids-how-to-make-a-kaleidoscope/#comment-912363 Wed, 01 Mar 2017 21:33:04 +0000 http://buggyandbuddy.com/?p=17858#comment-912363 In reply to pam burnfield.

Mirror board works well too and you don’t have to cut three separate pieces. Make a template with the three pieces attached and instead of cutting them apart score the back, fold and just tape the two ends together with the mirror on the inside of the triangle. This is a lot easier!!

]]> By: Sofia https://buggyandbuddy.com/science-for-kids-how-to-make-a-kaleidoscope/#comment-896257 Wed, 21 Dec 2016 23:11:57 +0000 http://buggyandbuddy.com/?p=17858#comment-896257 In reply to tata.

Aluminum foil is not reflective enough to work.

]]> By: tata https://buggyandbuddy.com/science-for-kids-how-to-make-a-kaleidoscope/#comment-895942 Tue, 20 Dec 2016 19:16:09 +0000 http://buggyandbuddy.com/?p=17858#comment-895942 In reply to mscale.

It may work if you wrap cardstock in aluminum foil. It needs to be thick to keep it’s shape.

]]> By: Homemade Kaleidoscope - Misshumblebee's Blog https://buggyandbuddy.com/science-for-kids-how-to-make-a-kaleidoscope/#comment-861717 Mon, 27 Jun 2016 18:02:35 +0000 http://buggyandbuddy.com/?p=17858#comment-861717 […] Making this fun homemade kaleidoscope is fast and easy to do. For full instructions visit Buggy and Buddy. […]

]]> By: pam burnfield https://buggyandbuddy.com/science-for-kids-how-to-make-a-kaleidoscope/#comment-859513 Thu, 09 Jun 2016 21:29:25 +0000 http://buggyandbuddy.com/?p=17858#comment-859513 In reply to Sara.

I’m using these for our VBS too. I couldn’t find the Mylar so I tried the Transparency Sheets and they do work. I also tried the heavier scrap book paper in a shiny silver and that worked too. Can’t wait to see what the children create.

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