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Marble Run

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  • DOMAIN(S)
    Approaches to Play and Learning (APL), Cognitive Development and General Knowledge (CD)
  • INDICATOR(S)
    APL2.3c, APL3.2c, APL3.4d, CD-CP3.4b
  • AGE GROUP(S)
    24-36 months, 36-48 months, 48-60 months

Cut cardboard tubes in half lengthwise and tape them to a large piece of cardboard or to a wall or foam core, using painter's tape. The tubes should make a continuous track, with the marble able to move or drop from one tube to the next. During large group or in the block center, have the children choose where each track piece should go. Let them drop a marble down the run so they can see why certain spots/angles work better than others. The painter's tape allows for easy adjustment. Have discussions with the children about why they think certain positions work better.

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