Cardboard aquarium maze craft for 10-year-olds
This project is for 10-year-olds building a handheld maze game with an ocean theme. It uses a magnetic token moved from beneath the board, not loose marbles.
What to buy
Shallow cardboard box lid
1
Thin corrugated cardboard strips
12
Blue cardstock sheets
2
Clear plastic sheet protector
1
Small ceramic disc magnet
1
Steel washer
1
Fish-shaped cardstock cutout
1
Green crepe paper strip
2
Small shell stickers
8
Masking tape
1 roll
White school glue
1 bottle
Ruler
1
Pencil
1
Child-safe scissors
1 pair
Who this list is for
This cardboard aquarium maze craft is for 10-year-olds building a handheld ocean-themed maze game. A magnetic token is moved from beneath the board, not with loose marbles.
How to use this list
Use the shallow cardboard box lid as the maze base and cover it with blue cardstock. Plan the route with a ruler and pencil, then cut thin corrugated cardboard strips with child-safe scissors. Glue the strips into maze walls with white school glue. Add the fish-shaped cardstock cutout, green crepe paper seaweed, and shell stickers after the route is clear. Place the steel washer inside the maze as the token and secure the clear plastic sheet protector over the top with masking tape. Move the ceramic disc magnet beneath the lid to guide the washer through the aquarium maze.
Common mistakes
Do not use loose marbles in place of the washer; the game is designed for magnetic movement from below. Keep the ceramic magnet and steel washer away from younger children and pets because they are small parts. Avoid leaving gaps in the cardboard walls where the washer can escape. Let glue dry before sealing the clear cover.
What is on this list
You need one shallow cardboard box lid, 12 thin corrugated cardboard strips, two blue cardstock sheets, a clear plastic sheet protector, ceramic disc magnet, steel washer, fish-shaped cardstock cutout, two green crepe paper strips, eight shell stickers, masking tape, white school glue, ruler, pencil, and child-safe scissors. Cross off what you already own.
Before you play
Check that the clear cover is taped down and the washer stays inside the maze. Hold the magnet underneath the box lid and move it slowly to guide the fish token through the ocean route.
FAQ
Who is "Cardboard aquarium maze craft for 10-year-olds" for?
This cardboard aquarium maze craft is for 10-year-olds building a handheld ocean-themed maze game. A magnetic token is moved from beneath the board, not with loose marbles.
How should I use "Cardboard aquarium maze craft for 10-year-olds"?
Use the shallow cardboard box lid as the maze base and cover it with blue cardstock. Plan the route with a ruler and pencil, then cut thin corrugated cardboard strips with child-safe scissors. Glue the strips into maze walls with white school glue. Add the fish-shaped cardstock cutout, green crepe paper seaweed, and shell stickers after the route is clear…
What should I skip or avoid with "Cardboard aquarium maze craft for 10-year-olds"?
Do not use loose marbles in place of the washer; the game is designed for magnetic movement from below. Keep the ceramic magnet and steel washer away from younger children and pets because they are small parts. Avoid leaving gaps in the cardboard walls where the washer can escape. Let glue dry before sealing the clear cover.
What is on the "Cardboard aquarium maze craft for 10-year-olds" list?
You need one shallow cardboard box lid, 12 thin corrugated cardboard strips, two blue cardstock sheets, a clear plastic sheet protector, ceramic disc magnet, steel washer, fish-shaped cardstock cutout, two green crepe paper strips, eight shell stickers, masking tape, white school glue, ruler, pencil, and child-safe scissors. Cross off what you already own.
What should I know about before you play?
Check that the clear cover is taped down and the washer stays inside the maze. Hold the magnet underneath the box lid and move it slowly to guide the fish token through the ocean route.
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