Creative Ideas for DIY Marble Runs

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When I was little there was a toy to build your own marble run. The idea of building a little roller coaster to roll my marble down had so much appeal to me! But sadly, I never received that toy.

However, as a grownup I have realized that you don’t need fancy toys to create a very cool marble run. In fact, over the years my kids have created a number of awesome marble runs using different materials.

This week I’ve gathered up some super creative ideas for DIY marble runs. Below you’ll find more than a dozen great marble runs ranging from from simple to complex.

You don't need fancy toys to create a very cool marble run. In this post I've collected more than a dozen creative ideas for making a DIY marble run. Making a marble run provides children with an open-ended challenge requiring creativity, ingenuity, and problem solving skills. Plus, kids can approach the task from whatever developmental level they are at, meaning they work for all ages! #marblerun #engineering #STEAMactivities #STEAMeducation #homeschool #giftofcuriosity || Gift of Curiosity

Benefits of creating marble runs

One thing I love about marble run activities is that they provide children with an open-ended challenge. Open-ended challenges require creativity, ingenuity, and problem solving skills. Through open-ended challenges children can put engineering design principles into practice, testing out designs and making changes as needed to improve their marble run.

Plus, kids can approach the task from whatever developmental level they are at. Young children can create a simple marble runs and older kids can create marble runs that are extremely elaborate. Marble runs truly are an activity that works for all ages!