Educational activity: observation binoculars
In the Musketeers, each activity is a learning adventure. This week, our little explorers from 2 to 3 years old made their own observation binoculars from recycled materials. A fun experience, rich in discoveries and perfectly in line with our STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts and Mathematics) concept.
A manual activity around recycling
Thanks to everyday objects brought by the parents (cardboard rolls, string, corks, coloured paper, wool, etc.), the children were able to:
manipulate, compare and explore different materials,
assemble two rolls of cardboard to create the shape of the binoculars,
add a string to easily wear them around the neck,
Decorate freely with markers, stickers, scraps of paper and bright colours. 🎨
This creative stage stimulated their imagination, creativity and fine motor skills.
Exploring with binoculars
Once their binoculars are ready, it's time to play! The children embarked on a real treasure hunt: hidden objects in the room and the garden, observation of friends, cuddly toys and books.
This symbolic game allowed them to develop:
curiosity and a spirit of exploration,
language in French and Luxembourgish (describing what they saw),
Critical thinking: "Do my binoculars fit well?", "What can I change to improve?"
An activity inspired by the STEAM concept
This experience perfectly illustrates our pedagogical approach:
Science: discovering the properties of matter (solid, soft, light, heavy)
Technology & Engineering: transforming recycled objects into tools and experimenting with assemblies
Arts: developing aesthetics, creativity and self-expression
Implicit mathematics: comparing sizes, quantities and proportions
STEAM allows children's natural curiosity to be integrated into concrete projects that awaken their love of learning.
The educational benefits of recycled creative activities
Manual activities with recycled equipment such as observation binoculars bring many benefits:
valuing the family contribution (children use objects brought by their parents),
environmental and recycling awareness,
development of creativity and imagination,
Pleasure of learning while playing.
Conclusion: Learning by Playing and Exploring
With this activity, the children of Les Musketeers have lived a sensory and imaginative adventure, between DIY, discovery and wonder.
With us, every detail of everyday life is an opportunity to learn differently.