Free Kid Craft How-To: marble run

How to Create a Paper Towel Roll Marble Run

Activity: Build a marble run with paper towel rolls and watch marbles race!

Materials:

  • Empty paper towel rolls
  • Tape or glue
  • Marbles
  • Scissors (for cutting rolls)

Instructions:

  1. Cut the paper towel rolls into various lengths.
  2. Use tape or glue to attach the rolls to a flat surface or a large box.
  3. Arrange them in a fun, winding path for marbles to roll through.
  4. Drop the marbles into the top of the run and watch them race!

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