LEGO Bricks Marble Maze
Activities – STEM & Engineering
Design and Build a LEGO Marble Maze Using Simple Problem‑Solving
In This Activity
Creating a maze with LEGO bricks is a great activity to promote children's critical thinking!
Activity Prep
(What we used)
LEGO Bricks
Lego Baseplate
Marble
(Optional) A small toy to serve as an obstacle or to block the way.
⚠️ Safety First!
Some learning materials, such as marbles, buttons, LEGO bricks, or beads, can pose a choking hazard for little ones. Please keep an eye out and use child-safe alternatives when possible. Let’s keep playtime both fun and safe!
How We Played
Start by creating a simple course to understand how it works.
Once your kids understand it, make it more fun and complex.
Set the marble and start playing!
This activity is great for helping kids think critically, understand space, and develop patience. In our experience, it required more patience than I expected. My son was a preschooler and loved building the maze. However, when we tested it and it didn't work, he got frustrated. Over time, he got used to testing and fixing it, which led him to create a more complex version of his maze!
Disclaimer
LEGO® is a trademark of the LEGO Group, which is not affiliated with this project. The use of LEGO® here is solely for educational purposes.
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