Materials
Basket with a handle Magnifying glasses
Binoculars Tape measures
Plastic color paddles Prisms
Linoleum color samples
Instructions
I always keep plenty of child-safe scientific tools by the science table to enable the children to do their own experiments on classroom items. Keeping the tools stored in a handled basket allows us to take them outside to use in nature experiments. The tools can be used in teacherdirected activities, but also are great to encourage independent exploration and discovery. Add any other tools the children in your classroom might like.