Problem solving and trial and error- (Will it work if I ….?).Engineering or building something- slopes, bends, twists, turns, gravity, heights, etc make building a marble run challenging, but fun.But, what are the benefits to marble runs, besides fun the whole family can enjoy?

And, they’re a lot of fun, both for the kids and the adults. They’re an example of a STEM toy (Science, Technology, Engineering, Math). Marble runs are great for open-ended building.

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