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Straw Rollercoaster
The higher the start, the more energy the marble has for the ride.
Grab this
- Paper straws or paper towel tubes cut in half
- Tape
- A marble or small ball
Do it in 3 steps
1
Tape your track to a wall or the side of a box, starting high.
2
Add a drop, a turn and a slow part.
3
Race the marble from top to bottom.
DO IT WITH MEYour turn! Beat the clock.
Press start, then put the screen down and build. We'll cheer when time is up.
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⭐ Bonus round
Can you add a jump?
🧠 Why it works
The higher the start, the more energy the marble has for the ride.
A grown up should be nearby for every challenge. Clean up together when you are done.
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