STEAM Challenge Friday – Heart Marble Maze
Heart Marble Maze
Who doesn’t love a marble maze? This heart-shaped version is a fun and engaging twist on a classic game.
Materials:
-liquid glue or hot glue
-yarn
-marble or small ball
-cardboard box or poster board
Instructions:
- Take a piece of cardboard or poster board and cut to desired size.
- Take your yarn and create a heart-maze or path and glue it to your base. If using hot glue, parent assistance may be needed.
- Once the glue is dry, add your marble or small ball to the entrance and carefully guide it through the maze!
By carefully tilting the board, it allows for the strengthening of hand-eye coordination and patience as they navigate each turn. For younger kids, tracing the maze with a finger or pencil is a great way to practice control and follow a path from start to finish.
Encourage them to slow down and notice how their movements affect the marble’s path.
Extra Maze Challenges to Try:
- Eyes-Closed Challenge: Trace the maze with a finger or pencil while keeping your eyes closed.
- Speed Run: Time how long it takes to complete the maze and try to beat your record.
- One-Hand Challenge: Can you guide the marble using only one hand?
- Reverse Route: Start at the finish and work your way back to the beginning.
- Design Twist: Add obstacles or change the maze path using tape, string, or cardboard.
- Team Play: One person gives directions while the other moves the marble.
These challenges encourage focus, problem-solving, and perseverance—while keeping the activity fun and hands-on for kids of all ages.
We would love to hear how this maze challenge went at home! Let us know in the comments below.
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xo Shiny Happy Kids