Here are some more things we found that we thought you might like. Hacky sacks or small soft/squishy play balls.Sponge “bombs” or sponge pieces – wet or dry.Safety glasses is always a great idea when playing with flying objects! Start with one of the suggestions below, but get the kids involved in finding soft and safe alternatives. The good news is that modern life has provided many alternatives to the medieval rock. Safety is the other big one! The last thing you need is an ACTUAL weapon in your house. Obviously whether you are playing inside or outside will be a big component of your decision on what to use as catapult projectiles. All About Catapults from All Things Medieval.Launch into Learning from Teach Engineering.If you are looking into adding some learning into this activity, I thought these resources were helpful: Using a simple catapult design you can learn about kinetic energy in an easy way.Ĭatapults can also teach about simple machines and elastic potential energy and even about what a pivot point is. Catapult ScienceĮven though kids will see catapult play as fun and games, there is a ton of science involved. Learn how to make a catapult with rubber bands! It’s easy. Use crafting sticks and a bottle cap to make this super simple catapult. This simple DIY catapult will let you shoot marshmallows! How far can you shoot them? This one actually uses a spoon rather than popsicle sticks. Love this simple Cardboard Catapult project from iKat Bag! 16. This easy-to-adapt Paper Bowl Catapult idea comes from Science Gal and can bring a new game to any picnic! 15. This Skewer & Marshmallow Catapult design from It’s Always Autumn uses marshmallows IN the design! 14. Wooden Spoon Catapult launch is easy with a wooden spoon and a few paper towel rolls! 13. This Craft Stick Catapult transforms a few craft sticks, some rubber bands and a lid into a projectile shooting machine! 12. Popsicle Stick Stick Catapult Simple Design Pool Noodle Catapult is the large version is absolutely fun and games from Toddler Approved! 11. Marshmallow Launcher is made from a balloon and small plastic container can get marshmallows air born! 10. LEGO Catapult is great if you have 100’s of bricks in your house, this might be a good project for about 20 of them. DIY Cotton Ball LauncherĬotton Ball Launcher is from Delightful Learning will have cotton balls flying! 8. This simple DIY Catapult Goal Game game from Toddler Approved is catapult fun on a tabletop scale. Paper Plate Target Game is a catapult game that will have paper balls landing and math ensuing. Homemade Catapult Paper Plate Target Game Tissue Box Catapult is a simple machine uses pencils and an empty tissue box from Spoonful. Dragon Slaver Catapult Designĭragon Slayer Catapult is a whole story behind this simple (and large) catapult from Frugal Fun for Boys. Get out that cherished set and make an easy catapult! 3. Want to know how to make a catapult? It’s easy with Tinker Toy Catapult. How cool! This Plastic Spoon Catapult by Housing a Forrest starts us off with the simplest version of them all! 2. These catapult designs are in order as seen in the photo above with a few bonus catapults at the end. Upcycle items in your kitchen junk drawer for hours of catapult target practice. Let’s build our own catapult! 15 DIY CatapultsĪll these catapults to make at home use everyday objects – hopefully you won’t have to buy a thing for your catapult design.
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