The Tilted Straw Maze
Purpose
This activity encourages children to use both hands together to reach a goal. By tilting the plate, they practice fine motor control and visual tracking. It is a fun way to build focus and steady hands. Your child will love watching the marble speed through their own creation. It is a simple tool for building hand-eye coordination.
Activity Steps
Steps:
- Use markers to draw a start and finish line on a paper plate.
- Cut colorful straws into several small pieces using your scissors.
- Glue the straw pieces onto the plate to build maze walls.
- Leave enough space between the straws for a marble to roll.
- Place a marble at the start line once the glue is dry.
- Hold the plate with both hands and tilt it to move the marble.
- Try to reach the finish line without the marble falling off!
Safety Tip:
Marbles are a significant choking hazard. Always supervise children during play and keep all small materials away from younger siblings.
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