Magnifying objects can foster wonder in young children because they can make new observations of familiar things. This activity helps children explore common substances and familiar materials using a magnifying glass. Magnification can help people observe living things more closely providing a link to the work of scientists and the magnifying glass as a scientific tool. Children delight in seeing what everyday things look like when magnified and it opens up a new avenue for them to explore their world. The activity described in this article is part of a unit of work called "Let's experiment" designed for Foundation Year students in accordance with the Australian Curriculum: Science.