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Spoon Catapult Launch

Spoon Catapult Launch

3–6 years · 10–20 min · Indoor · Some energy

You'll need

  • Plastic spoon
  • Pom poms or soft balls
  • Target container

Steps

  1. 1Place pom pom on spoon end
  2. 2Press down on handle to launch
  3. 3Aim for the target container
  4. 4Count how many land inside

Why this works

Teaches physics concepts through hands-on experimentation.

Try also

  • Use different sized objects
  • Move target farther away
  • Create point values for different containers

Use only soft objects. Keep away from faces.