Cut any excess from the ends of the paper so that it is smooth.

Hold the paper on the roll for a few seconds until the glue settles and it is completely stuck.Pour glue on the non-decorated side of the cardstock and roll the toilet paper tube in it until completely covered.Do not glue until you are certain that the triangle is the proper length.Then place the third plastic circle on top of the circle & glue down.Place the final triangle into the roll to create the kaleidoscope effect.Once covered, glue the three strips into a triangle.Note: Make slightly shorter so that the tube can be covered.Cut three strips of cardboard (1вЂќ wide x length of tube).Do not push too tight to the beads вЂ“ there needs to be enough room for the beads to move around.

Trim excess plastic as needed from the outside edges.

Note: Use a pen, pencil, or long skinny object to push the plastic down flat against the beads. Apply a thin stream of hot glue on one end of the tube and apply your first plastic circle.

Insert a second plastic circle on top of the beads.

Place enough to cover the plastic circle almost completely.

Drop your desired number of beads into the tube.

Note: Be sure that the plastic is taut, as the beads will sit on top.

Use your glue gun to attach one plastic circle to the bottom end of the paper towel roll.

Do this three time and cut out three circles of plastic. Put some object such as a coin, or the small pieces of colored paper in the resealable bag (keep them in the bag) on the. Hold the kaleidoscope above the white cardboard and look down inside it.

Hold the kaleidoscope in your hand and look through it at objects around the room. Lay the scrap piece of plastic flat and place one end of the tube on top. Use this simple kaleidoscope to do the following activities.1 вЂ“ Thin, clear plastic (use scraps from packaging).1 вЂ“ Sheet of cardstock or scrapbook paper.Looking for a fun activity for the kids? Build your own homemade kaleidoscope with some simple household items and watch colors come to life! Recommended Materials:

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