Cardboard maze puzzle supply list for 7-year-olds
For seven-year-olds building a small tabletop maze that moves a ball from start to finish. Adult help may be useful for cutting thick cardboard.
What to buy
Shallow cardboard box lids
1 per child
Corrugated cardboard scraps
Ping-pong balls
1 per child
Masking tape
Washable school glue
Child-safe scissors
Rulers
Pencils
Washable markers
Colored cardstock sheets
Who this list is for
A cardboard maze puzzle is a good tabletop build for seven-year-olds who want to guide a ping-pong ball from a start point to a finish point. This list is for the craft setup, with adult help available for thick cardboard when needed.
How to use this list
Count one shallow cardboard box lid and one ping-pong ball per child first. Use rulers and pencils to plan a route inside each lid. Children can cut corrugated cardboard scraps into maze walls with child-safe scissors where possible, then attach walls with masking tape or washable school glue. Bring out washable markers and colored cardstock after the maze layout is working.
Common mistakes
Do not make the maze walls so tall or close together that the ping-pong ball cannot move. Avoid gluing every wall before testing the route. Thick corrugated scraps can be difficult for children to cut cleanly, so adults should handle any cuts that need extra force. Let glue dry before a long test run.
What is on this list
You will need shallow cardboard box lids, corrugated cardboard scraps, ping-pong balls, masking tape, washable school glue, child-safe scissors, rulers, pencils, washable markers, and colored cardstock sheets. Cross off tools and decorating materials already in the classroom or craft cabinet.
Before you begin
Give each child a lid, ball, ruler, and pencil, then sort the cardboard scraps by size. Keep tape ready for quick wall adjustments and reserve the glue for the final version. Check each finished maze with its ping-pong ball before setting it aside to dry.
FAQ
Who is "Cardboard maze puzzle supply list for 7-year-olds" for?
A cardboard maze puzzle is a good tabletop build for seven-year-olds who want to guide a ping-pong ball from a start point to a finish point. This list is for the craft setup, with adult help available for thick cardboard when needed.
How should I use "Cardboard maze puzzle supply list for 7-year-olds"?
Count one shallow cardboard box lid and one ping-pong ball per child first. Use rulers and pencils to plan a route inside each lid. Children can cut corrugated cardboard scraps into maze walls with child-safe scissors where possible, then attach walls with masking tape or washable school glue. Bring out washable markers and colored cardstock after the maze…
What should I skip or avoid with "Cardboard maze puzzle supply list for 7-year-olds"?
Do not make the maze walls so tall or close together that the ping-pong ball cannot move. Avoid gluing every wall before testing the route. Thick corrugated scraps can be difficult for children to cut cleanly, so adults should handle any cuts that need extra force. Let glue dry before a long test run.
What is on the "Cardboard maze puzzle supply list for 7-year-olds" list?
You will need shallow cardboard box lids, corrugated cardboard scraps, ping-pong balls, masking tape, washable school glue, child-safe scissors, rulers, pencils, washable markers, and colored cardstock sheets. Cross off tools and decorating materials already in the classroom or craft cabinet.
What should I know about before you begin?
Give each child a lid, ball, ruler, and pencil, then sort the cardboard scraps by size. Keep tape ready for quick wall adjustments and reserve the glue for the final version. Check each finished maze with its ping-pong ball before setting it aside to dry.
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