Before we start building, let’s talk a little bit about how a kaleidoscope works. When you peer inside the view hole of a kaleidoscope, you see a rainbow of colorful reflections … See more

In this kaleidoscope, we use reflective paper instead of mirrors. Easy for kids to create and not nearly as sharp! Also, a lot of DIY kaleidoscopes have a hard time incorporati… See more

Ready to make a super fun spinning kaleidoscope? Here goes!! This tutorial is perfect for makerspaces, camps, after-school clubs, and enrichment. Or even just a fun aftern… See more

Now it’s time to make the fun stuff you’ll be looking at through the DIY kaleidoscope. We had a bunch of Petri dishes leftover from a science experiment, so I decided to use these i… See more