DIY Marble Run

40 mins Ages 5-10 Indoor

A playful, screen-free adventure designed to spark curiosity, sensory exploration, and fine motor skills for kids aged 5 to 10.

Materials Needed

  • • Cardboard tubes (6-10)
  • • Tape (1 roll)
  • • Marbles (5-10)
  • • Boxes (2-3)
  • • Scissors (1 pair)

Pro Tips

  • → Build on a wall or door
  • → Try different tube angles
  • → Add obstacles and tunnels

Safety First

Supervise with marbles (choking hazard). Use child-safe scissors.

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Step-by-Step Instructions

1

Step 1

Cut cardboard tubes in half lengthwise for tracks.

2

Step 2

Tape tubes to a wall or door in a zigzag pattern.

3

Step 3

Add boxes as catchers at the bottom.

4

Step 4

Drop marbles and watch them run.

What they are learning

Engineering Problem solving Cause and effect