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Way to use those paper cups! Here is a great tip I

Way to use those paper cups! Here is a great tip I learned the hard way- foam cups do not make a great springboard for a catapulting device. They crack! 🎃⁠⁠
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Paper cups work well because they are flexible. However, they are hard to find at a great price. I found some in the party section of Dollar Tree and a local vendor donated a whole box to us. 🎃⁠⁠
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If you cannot find paper cups like these use cardboard tubes! 🎃⁠⁠
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Link in my bio!⁠
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Tips for finding decorations and materials for Hal

Let's get serious about pumpkin launchers! The fir

Let's get serious about pumpkin launchers! The first time we tried this challenge I did not have a rule about holding the launcher in your hands or making slingshots. But, I added some rules. Here is why...⁠⁠
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Holding a slingshot-type device in your hands makes your arms part of the catapulting motion. So, some of our models only worked well because the launching person was basically "throwing" the pumpkin. Also, slingshots are dangerous (rubberbands fly off.) So, we added these rules: The launcher cannot be handheld. The launcher cannot be a slingshot.⁠⁠
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See what you think...⁠⁠
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PHOTO 1- This team created a slingshot that sits on the floor. It takes all three team members to make this work. But it does sit on the floor. Have they broken the rules? ⁠⁠
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PHOTO 2: In this model, the launcher pulls back on a spoon that throws the pumpkin, but she is holding the entire device in one hand. Has the rule been broken?⁠⁠
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Tell me what you think?⁠⁠
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Finish the sentence... I'll go first! ⬇️⁠
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When life gives you pumpkins, make catapults to throw them!🎃

Are you ready for Pumpkin Launching Week? 🎃 It'

Are you ready for Pumpkin Launching Week? 🎃 It's also known as Punkin' Chunkin'. The first time we tried this challenge I showed a few Pumpkin Tossing videos and the kids were very excited to create their own versions. ⬇️⁠
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Of course, they thought it would be outside with a real pumpkin and some sort of cannon. Ha! Then I pulled out those tiny candy pumpkins! 🎃 ⬇️⁠
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Stay tuned all week for ideas and tips about pumpkin launchers 🎃 and grabbing items for your Halloween projects!

A blog post with all sorts of ideas for Halloween-

A blog post with all sorts of ideas for Halloween- including picture book suggestions! It's linked in my bio!

This is the last task in the Halloween Escape Room

This is the last task in the Halloween Escape Room. Swipe to see what happens after students solve this fun puzzle!⁠⁠
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The toolbox has a congrats card in it and the task rules for a STEM Challenge. Students grab a bin of materials and get busy building a pumpkin launcher!⁠⁠
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Link in bio!

It's Halloween week and you need a sub? AGH! What

It's Halloween week and you need a sub? AGH! What will you do! I have some ideas for easy prep activities that will get you (and your sub) through those days!⁠⁠
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This post is inked in my bio to all of my Halloween resources!

I really love hearing what kids say about Escape R

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