A Pom-Pom Launcher is a fun craft and activity all rolled into one. They are easy to make and provide hours of fun. Easily turn a pool noodle into a fun launcher that’s perfect for playing around the house or in the backyard. Come on in and I’ll show you how to make this fun activity with the kids…
Pom-Pom Launcher
It’s easy to up-cycle pool noodles into a fun activity for the kids.
Tips and Tricks for making your Pool Noodle launchers…
- Make sure the pom-poms are smaller in diameter than the center of the pool noodle
- It may take a couple of snaps from the balloon to launch the pom-pom
- Have fun with different styles of duck tape. There are so many varieties to choose from
- Use strong latex balloons for your launcher
Here’s What You’ll Need for the Pom Pom Shooter…
(for each shooter)
- 1 latex balloon
- scissors
- pool noodle
- duck tape
How do you make a Pom Pom Launcher?
- Cut a section of the pool noodle – about 6 inches
- Cut the round tip of the balloon and throw that section away
- Pull the cut portion of the balloon over one end of the pool noodle
- Use duck tape to secure the balloon to the pool noodle
- Tie the balloon end, just like you would if you blew the balloon up
- You are ready to use your fun Pom-Pom Shooter
What Can You Do with A Pom-Pom Shooter?
- Experiment to see what sized pom-poms will go the furthest when launched
- Play tag! Use pom-poms to tag each other
- Have target practice. Set up some empty water bottles, soda cans, and toilet paper tubes as targets and launch away
- Make a bullseye target and see who can come closest to the bullseye
Pool Noodle Pom-Pom Launcher {So fun!}
Equipment
- 1 1 latex balloon
- Scissors
- pool noodle
- duck tape
Instructions
- Cut a section of the pool noodle – about 6 inches. An adult should take charge of cutting the pool noodles as it will probably take sharp scissors to cut through the material.
- Cut the round end of the balloon off of the top of the balloon – throw the top piece out
- Pull the cut portion of the balloon over one end of the pool noodle
- Use duck tape to secure the balloon to the pool noodle
- Tie the balloon end, just like you would if you blew the balloon up
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