Science Learn Through Play: Make a Marshmallow Catapult

Ready! Aim! Fire! Stick! Here's a science learn through play activity for kids that will really stick. Get ready with ammunition like small sweets, cereal or mini marshmallows!

What you will need to build your catapult:

• 4 big marshmallows
• 6 Skewers
• 1 thin rubber band
• 1 plastic or wooden spoon
• Sticky tape

1. Make a triangle with 3 marshmallows and 3 skewers

2. Use 3 skewers and 1 marshmallow to form a pyramid

3. Tape a spoon onto a skewer

4. Loop the rubber band around the top marshmallow, then insert the spoon skewer through the rubber band and stick it into a marshmallow on the base.

5. Ammunition: Mini marshmallows, breakfast cereals or small sweets.