Make a Marble Track Out of Paper Plates

This paper plate spiral marble run is a cool craft for summer that isn’t that hard to make but might require a little help from grownups to get the spacing of the plates just right.

The full tutorial is at Frugal Fun 4 Boys, and it covers how they put the marble run together and the adjustments that were needed.

You could probably make this as large or small as you like, though it might lose stability if it got really tall. But it’s a great way to use what you have to make a fun (and recyclable) toy for kids and adults alike.

[Photo: Frugal Fun 4 Boys.]

Paper plates are one of the most versatile craft materials for kids, as they are affordable, easy to find and can be used to create an endless array of projects. Whether you’re looking for a rainy day activity or a fun way to keep the kids busy, these paper plate crafts are sure to delight. From adorable Easter bunnies to spooky Halloween bats, these crafts are perfect for children of all ages.

Spring is the perfect time to get creative with paper plates. These 20 springtime paper plate crafts for kids are a great way to celebrate the season and let your little ones’ imaginations run wild. From cheerful flowers to buzzing bees, these crafts are sure to bring a smile to your child’s face.

Snowflakes are a classic winter decoration, and with this paper plate snowflake art project, you and your kids can create your own beautiful and unique designs. With just a few simple materials and some imagination, you can turn plain old paper plates into stunning works of art.

Easter is just around the corner, and what better way to get into the spirit than by making a cute and crafty paper plate Easter bunny? This easy and fun kids craft is perfect for children of all ages, and is a great way to spend some quality time together.

When my daughter was younger she had a ton of LEGO bricks, and I’m honestly a little sad we got rid of most of them because there are so many fun things to do with LEGOs outside of the kits you bought them in.

I love seeing all the ideas people have for LEGO building challenges, and I have shared some ideas for LEGO games before, but I saw one on Pinterest the other day that I felt was worth a mention.

This one is for those ’80s and ’90s kids who spent sick days home from school watching “The Price is Right”: LEGO Plinko!

For those who don’t know about Plinko, the original was a giant peg board set up at an angle and the contestant would drop a flat disc at the top of the board. As it moved down the board it would hit the pegs and change the way it moved, and there would be different prizes in the slots at the bottom where the piece would land.

This version from Play Party Game works on the same principle, using LEGO bricks to make the game board and marbles in place of the Plinko disc since your game board isn’t flat.

You can really use whatever bricks you have for this build, and while it shows all the pegs the same size and evenly spaced, you can play with different configurations and see what happens. It’s engineering and a game!

And while you’re playing with your LEGOs, make sure to check out this post from Kids Craft Room that includes minute to win it style games you can do with LEGO. From speed sorting to tower building as fast as you can, these ideas are sure to get you thinking about different ways to play with LEGO.

And if you need even more ideas, check out my post with LEGO building challenges you can print out for kids (and adults!) to try.

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