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Items Needed:

• Shoebox lid
• Cardboard strips
• Scissors
• Glue or tape
• Marble or small ball
• (Optional) Markers or stickers for decorating

Instructions (Estimated Total Time: 30 min):

1. Cut cardboard into strips about ½ inch wide and 3–6 inches long. (5 min)
   • (Optional) Decorate the strips with markers or stickers before building.
2. Plan the maze layout inside the shoebox lid. (5 min)
   • Leave space for the marble to roll through paths and turns.
3. Glue or tape the cardboard strips into place to form walls. (10 min)
   • Press each strip down firmly and let the glue dry a little before moving on.
4. Test the maze by placing the marble at the start and tilting the box to guide it through. (5 min)
   • Adjust any walls if the marble gets stuck or the path is too easy.
5. (Optional) Add a start and finish label or decorate the maze with fun themes. (5 min)