Marbles - OTPlan

The Stocking Marble Zone Trap

Steps:

Lay a long stocking flat on a table.
Use markers to draw three colorful Goal Zones along the stocking leg.
Drop one marble into the top of the stocking.
Use your helper hand to hold the stocking top up high.
Use the other hand to squeeze a clothespin open.
Clip the pin onto the stocking to trap the marble in a zone.
Remove the pin and try to catch the marble in a different zone!

Safety Tip:
Always supervise your child during play. Marbles are a serious choking hazard. Keep all small parts away from the mouth.

The Snake Rim Marble Run

Steps:

Place the paper plate on the table.
Take a large piece of playdough.
Roll it into a very long, thick snake using both hands.
Press the playdough snake firmly around the very edge of the paper plate to make a wall.
Make sure the wall is smooth and even all the way around the plate.
Place a single marble inside the plate.
Hold the plate with both hands.
Tilt the plate slowly to make the marble roll along the playdough wall without falling out.
Challenge your child to go around the circle three times without stopping!

Safety Tip:
Always supervise your child during play. Marbles are a significant choking hazard and should be kept away from mouths at all times.

The Foil Pan Hockey Challenge

Steps:

Use masking tape to mark a small goal at one end of the pan.
Place one marble at the opposite end of the pan.
Give your child a craft stick to use as a hockey stick.
Ask them to hold the pan with their helper hand to keep it still.
Use the other hand to push the marble toward the goal.
Navigate around obstacles made of tape or blocks!
See how many goals they can score in one minute.

Safety Tip:
Marbles are a significant choking hazard. Always supervise children during play and keep small parts away from younger siblings.

The Paper Roll Marble Plunge

Steps:

Use a marker to draw three small ‘X’ marks on the side of your long paper roll.
Have an adult help you poke a small hole through each ‘X’ mark using a pencil tip.
Push one craft stick through each hole so it stretches all the way across the inside of the tube.
Wrap a piece of masking tape over the bottom of the paper roll to seal it shut tightly.
Stand the roll upright inside a plastic container and drop five marbles into the top of the tube.
Slowly pull the bottom craft stick out and listen for the marbles to drop to the next level.
Remove the remaining sticks one by one until all the marbles are resting on the bottom tape.
Peel the tape away to let the marbles plunge into the container for a grand finale!

Safety Tip:
Marbles are a major choking hazard. This activity is for school-age children, but always keep marbles away from younger siblings.

The Shaving Cream Marble Maze

Steps:

Fill a Ziplock bag with shaving cream and a little food coloring.
Seal the bag and squish it to mix the color.
Place a marble inside the bag and seal it again.
Use a marker to draw a winding path on the bag.
Tape the bag flat to the table with masking tape.
Use your index finger to push the marble along the path.

Safety Tip:
Always supervise your child during play. Marbles are a significant choking hazard. Ensure the Ziplock bag is sealed tightly to avoid leaks.