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 I would spend a lot of time trying to come up with activities she could do in the car on long road trips and things to entertain her when we were waiting at restaurants and things that didn’t involve screens.

But it turns out there are a lot of great activities you can do with just a piece of paper and a pen.

What Do We Do All Day has a great collection of pen and paper games, including some that can be done with just one person, though they’re all more fun if you have at least two.

There are some classics on here like hangman and dots and boxes, but there are also quite a few I hadn’t heard of before.

I don’t want to spoil the whole list for you because you should definitely click over there and look around, but I will share about the one that you see pictured above.

This game is called Bridges, and you start by making the big random shape and the dividing it into a bunch of sections (the post says 30-50 sections is ideal but I think this one is smaller than that).

Each player gets their own color marker and you take turns drawing bridges from one space to another, crossing a third. Once there’s a bridge, no other bridges can start, end or cross in those spaces. Keep going until no more bridges can be built, and the person who makes the last bridge wins.

Check out the post over at What We Do All Day for more great ideas for no or almost-no prep games you can play with your kids or that kids can play together. I’d love to know if you have a favorite paper and pen game, whether it’s on this list or a different one.

[Photo: What We Do All Day]

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