STEM Marble Runs for Indoor Summer Fun

Here in Florida, it is either too hot to play outside, or it’s raining every.single.afternoon! Now, don’t get me wrong, we love the Florida sunshine life, but unless we are in the pool, or in some kind of water, we don’t spend a lot of times outdoors in the summer.

I am always looking for fun activities to keep my little ones busy indoors in the summer time. I like finding activities that can keep their brains working, and thinking, that are fun, not too loud, and something that can keep them busy for a long time!

I have been researching lots of different STEM building activities and keep coming across these super fun and creative marble run ideas. Most of these materials you can find around your home already, or you can get for just a couple of bucks. I really think that these can keep your kids busy for HOURS! I am so excited to try some of these ideas.

Check out all these fun marble run ideas that use the STEM activity of physics:

DIY Marble Run from Toilet Paper Rolls – Powerful Mothering

Homemade Foam Pipe Roller Coaster Marble Run – Buggy and Buddy

How to Build a Paper Plate Spiral Marble Track – Frugal Fun for Boys and Girls

Recycled Marble Run – Lemon Lime Adventures

Lego Marble Run – Octavia and Vicky

How to Make a Marble Run from Junk – Nurture Store

Pool Noodle Marble Run Activity – Little Bins for Little Hands

Engineering for Kids – Build a Changeable Pegboard Marble Run – Frugal Fun for Boys and Girls

Marble Roller Coaster STEM Project with FREE Printable – Simply Kinder

How to Make a Marble Run With Kids – Tinkerlab

Here are some marbles for your homemade marble runs, and some of our favorite marble runs that you can purchase for great quiet time toys:

Toysmith Marbles in a Tin BoxMarble Genius Marble Run Super Set – 100 Complete Pieces + Free Instruction App (85 Translucent Marbulous Pieces + 15 Glass Marbles)Elover Marble Run Toy, Building Blocks Construction Toys Set Puzzle Race Track for Kids (73 Pieces) (73 Pieces)Marble Run Toys, 60 Pieces Wooden Classic Ramps Track Building Construction Set for Children Toddler