Description: Create your own marble runs with this exciting construction set.
Which way will the marble go? Children will learn to experiment with trial and error and explore cause and effect as they build a multilayered, interconnected marble run. Interlocking chutes, bridges, columns, spinning-wheels, spirals and funnels can be combined in infinite variations for long-lasting fun. With the exciting elevator you can create endless cascades of marbles with mesmerizing visual effects.
How To Use It:
First, build your marble run using the guide or enjoy experimenting with your own designs.
Next, load the marbles into the elevator using the hand crank to bring the marbles to the top.
Then, test the marble run and make adjustments as needed.
What’s In The Box: (150 pieces)
4 bases
40 pillars in 2 colors
9 straight tracks in 2 colors
1 route deviator
1 double spiral
1 elevator (needs to be constructed, contains several pieces)
1 funnel
12 marbles
1 instruction manual
Adaptability:
Modify the challenge level: Assembling the marble run requires significant executive functioning and problem solving skills, a great task for older users. For younger users, pre assemble the marble maze to enjoy the simple cause and effect benefits of the marble maze!
Build Fine Motor Skills: Marble Run affords many opportunities for fine motor development. Can you turn and manipulate the pieces using just one hand? How about trying to pick up and place the marbles with just two fingers? Don’t forget to use your muscles to connect pieces together and crank the elevator!
Executive Function Skills: Follow the directions to build a marble run or plan your own. Either way critical thinking, planning, and reasoning skills are needed for successful execution!