Indoor Cardboard Tube Marble Run

30 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 (10-15)
  • • Marbles (5-10)
  • • Tape (1 roll)

Pro Tips

  • → Use paper towel tubes
  • → Create different paths
  • → Time the marbles

Safety First

Marbles are choking hazard for under 3. Supervise.

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Step-by-Step Instructions

1

Step 1

Cut cardboard tubes into different lengths.

2

Step 2

Tape tubes to wall in a path.

3

Step 3

Drop marbles and watch them run.

4

Step 4

Adjust path for better flow.

What they are learning

Engineering Problem solving Fine motor skills