Build Your Own Periscope

£14.99

Build Your Own are a company passionate about sustainability and STEM Learning, and believes that the best way to bring these together is through construction kits that are fun and creative. Each kit is designed with the whole family in mind, and are a great way to get everyone involved and keep kids away from screens. 

Across the kit, there are 39 card pieces and two high-quality mirrors, which all fit together to build the periscope. Each piece comes in a ‘stealth’ black colour, with silver metallic accents, to make the completed periscope perfect for bird watching, looking around corners and over walls with a good level of camouflage. One of the exciting parts of the periscope construction is that it can even be extended up to 61 cm, so you can see things high up. This makes the final periscope construction perfect for kids, to help them explore the world and nature around them from a new point of view.

As with all Build Your Own products, sustainability is key. Each piece, including the box, is 100% recyclable to ensure that even when the product is no longer used, it is not contributing to global waste levels. Even with the recyclability of the Periscope, each piece is sturdy, fits together securely and is built to last the test of time. For the Periscope, care has been taken in its design to ensure it is both lightweight and ergonomic, whilst including a safety cap to protect the mirrors from getting damaged and causing any harm.

Across the entire Build Your Own Periscope activity, fun is underpinned by STEM principles. By bringing STEM and fun together, kids can develop these skills without even knowing it. I like that once built, the kit provides kids with a continuous learning experience, where innovation and sustainability are at the forefront of the design. If you’re looking for a fun activity that will take your kids away from their screens and bring the whole family together for a fun STEM-focused project, then the Build Your Own Periscope kit is a great choice.

Pros:

• Each piece is recyclable, ensuring the overall sustainability of the kit
• No glue needed for assembly, making it a great option for mess free projects
• STEM-inspired activity which brings learning and fun together

Cons:

• Some pieces can be a little fiddly to put together, so kids may need parental supervision