Arts & Crafts
Rainbow Marble-Run Tape Grids
Design and build a functional vertical wall-mounted marble run featuring a 5-foot interlocking grid made from 8 cardboard tubes and masking tape, securing it so that a 0.5-inch marble can travel from the top entry point to a bottom catch cup without falling out or stalling.
Ready right now 50 min Ages 5–8 years 1–2 players Indoor
Problem solvingPhysics awarenessLogical sequencing
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Learning benefits
- 💡 Builds patience through trial and error.
- 💡 Reinforces basic physics principles.
- 💡 Enhances spatial reasoning.
Safety notes
- ⚠️ Use painter's tape to protect walls.
- ⚠️ Supervise marble play; ensure no mouth play.
Cleanup
- 🧹 Remove tape strips from the wall carefully.
- 🧹 Recycle paper tubes and materials.
- 🧹 Store marbles in a sealed container.