My kids liked having a competition to see how far they could shoot.
#CATAPULT WITH POPSICLE STICKS HOW TO#
Now you’re done! Grab a few of your pretzel balls and start shooting. Today the students at Lithia Springs were able to create mini catapults from plastic spoons, rubber bands, and popsicle sticks. This is probably the most fun anyone ever had with popsicle sticks and a plastic spoon Katelyn at Lincoln Branch shows you how to make your own rubberband c. Step fourįinally, last but not least, hot glue your paper shot glass to the top popsicle stick (see image below). Then wrap a rubber band around both of the sticks so that the rubber band rests inside the notches. Step threeĪttach the notched popsicle to the top of the stack so that it aligns with the single horizontal popsicle stick on the bottom. Next, using a kitchen knife, carve a small notch on both sides of a popsicle stick about an inch from the tip. Step one to making your catapultįor step two, wrap rubber bands tightly about a half inch from both ends of the main stack of popsicle sticks. Then place one final popsicle stick under the entire stack in the same direction as the original seven popsicle sticks (see image below). Then place one popsicle stick horizontally under the stack. I have a big box of them on hand for crafting emergencies, ha ha! Supplies for your catapults Start assemblingįirst, take seven popsicle sticks and stack them on top of each other. I especially like the rainbow-colored popsicle sticks. Make sure you use jumbo popsicle sticks because the regular popsicle sticks don’t bend as easily. You only need five things to make your catapults and most likely you already have them at home. Gather your popsicle stick catapult supplies
So, here’s some simple steps to making your own today. My 10-year-old loved them just as much as my four-year-old.
Plus, it’s the perfect craft for kids of all ages. These catapults only take minutes to make but my boys played with them for hours. Make one today! How to make a popsicle stick catapult This is the perfect kids’ boredom buster for any lazy afternoon. It’s time to have “loads” of fun with this easy-to-build popsicle stick catapult, complete with edible ammo and hours of fun.
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