Jan 2024 - Marble Maze Challenge

“Tell me and I forget, teach me and I may remember, involve me and I learn”

-Benjamin Franklin

Good Morning,

Welcome to the January 2024 manufacturing activity by MAKE Publishing! Our mission is to educate, inspire, and equip the next generation to win in manufacturing. The purpose of this activity is to get children involved in manufacturing early - enjoy!

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Activity Description

• Age: 3-8 Years

• Ask: Can you manufacture a marble maze using Legos?

• Materials:

  • Lego baseplate

  • Lego blocks

  • Marble (A small ball will work just as well!)

• Note to Parents: It is important to let children problem solve and struggle a bit when creating. Keep in mind that the process of the activity is just as important as the product! Ask questions but don’t offer answers. If he or she gets stuck, go back to things they know (how to connect two Legos together, how to make a corner with two Legos, etc.) to get them restarted. You can help with execution, but resist the urge to take over!

Future Makers Showcase: Check out these future makers! Great job on the marble maze challenge.

Did your child like learning about manufacturing? Please share pictures of their activity. Two lucky winners will be included in next months’ newsletter!

Read | Build | Experience

Joe & Amanda