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title: Make a Marshmallow Catapult
description: Ready! Fire! Hit! Make a marshmallow catapult that really hits the sweet spot.
---

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# [Make a Marshmallow Catapult](https://blog.okido.com/activities/make-a-marshmallow-catapult)

 Written by [Jon Harris](https://blog.okido.com/author/jonharris) | Jul 23, 2018 3:11:42 PM

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.

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