Cup Rocket Launcher Toy Craft

Here's a really fun rocket launcher toy craft made from 2 plastic cups.

Materials:

• 2 plastic cups
• 2 strong rubber bands
• thick tape like masking tape or carpet tape
• thick paper or construction paper
• crayons
• scissors

Directions:

1. Cut 4 short slits in a cross shape on the rim of one cup.
2. Cut 2 rubber bands, tie a knot in the ends and slip the ends into the slits to form an "X" inside the cup.
3. Put some tape over the slits and ends to secure.
4. Draw and decorate a rocket from thick paper and cut out.
5. Tape your rocket to the front of the cup.
6. Push the rocket cup down on top of another cup. Let go and the rocket shoots up.

Source: Preschool Alphabet

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