DIY Catapult: Simple Fun for Kids

Sometimes we break the rules like “No throwing in the house” if it’s in the name of fun, which is exactly what this DIY Catapult is all about! This seriously easy project will have your kids launching, laughing, and learning. Catapults are a fun interactive STEAM activity with a historical background. They can be used to dive into the renaissance period (Who doesn’t like castles and catapults?) or learn about levers and fulcrums, or how about some physics? You could also skip the lesson and just have a good old fashion catapult war, lol. Supplies: Toilet paper roll Wooden Spoon 2 elastic bands Directions: Use the elastic bands to cross and hold the wooden spoon on the toilet paper roll. Place the spoon so that the handle is in the air and the other end is touching the table, that way you can hit the handle to launch your item.This idea can be found our on our blog by searching “DIY CATAPULT” https://kidsactivitiesblog.com/108159/simple-diy-catapult/