8. Paper Plate Marble Maze

This project challenges his problem-solving skills. He has to build a path that a marble can travel through without getting stuck or falling off the “edge.”

  • Materials Needed:
    • Paper plate
    • Construction paper strips or straws
    • Glue or tape
    • A marble
  • Steps:
    • Glue or tape straws around the edge of the plate to create a “fence.”
    • Fold paper strips into “tunnels” or “bridges” and glue them to the plate.
    • Create a starting line and a finishing hole.
    • Place the marble at the start and tilt the plate to navigate the maze!

Pro Tip: Challenge him to add “obstacles,” like a spinning paper windmill or a dead-end path.