Bigjigs - Wooden Magnifying Glass

This beautifully crafted natural wooden magnifying glass from Bigjigs is an engaging tool designed to bring children closer to nature through hands-on investigation and observation. With a comfortable wooden handle and secure cord for portability, this magnifying glass offers three magnification levels-2x primary magnification with 4x and 6x inset lenses - making it ideal for early years STEM learning. Whether examining bugs, leaves, textures or tiny details in the environment, this resource encourages close visual inspection and curiosity-led exploration.

Purposefully sized for small hands, this magnifier supports exploratory play and inquiry-based learning. It becomes an essential tool for encouraging scientific thinking, observation, and questioning in both indoor and outdoor settings. By examining natural materials or everyday objects, children engage in observation, hypothesis-building and critical thinking as part of their early science journey.

Educational Benefits:

• Supports early scientific skills such as observation, comparison and inquiry.
• Builds visual discrimination and attention to detail through magnified viewing.
• Encourages curiosity about natural environments and living things.
• Enhances fine motor skills through holding, positioning and careful inspection.

Classroom Activity Ideas:

• Go on a nature hunt and examine leaves, insects, or soil up close.
• Compare textures of natural items like bark, feathers, and shells through different magnifications.
• Draw what is seen under the lens to practise recording scientific observations.
• Use the lens to examine materials like fabric, sand, or paper and describe patterns or changes.

Safety & Information:

• Suitable for ages 3+ years
• Measures 12(W) x 23(L) cm
• Made with FSC-certified timber for environmentally responsible use
• Includes 2x magnification with inset lenses for 4x and 6x
• Always supervise use during outdoor play to ensure safety and correct handling