Rain science experiment for kids

Get your kids interested in science and the weather by doing a science experiment, making it rain in a jar is a simple way to do it!

This easy and fun rain cloud in a jar science experiment will show your kids how precipitation happens when the clouds get too heavy!

This rain cloud in a jar is a weather science experiment gives young children a chance to explore clouds and rain in a hands-on and engaging way! If you are looking for a simple and easy science activity to do with the kids this spring, this is perfect for you. Plus, it includes free printable recording sheets!

Fun and easy science activity making a rain cloud in a jar. All the you need is an empty jar, shaving foam and food colouring.

I wasn't sure how these shaving cream rain clouds were going to turn out, but they were beautiful! I love any experiment that's easy enough for my kids to do themselves. And I also love when I get to use a rainbow assortment of colours to create something beautiful. So this was a winner! This activity was easy to put together and allowed us to learn a little bit about weather. Although, my girls were definitely more interested in the hands on part, not so much the learning. But what can you…

I like to teach about rainbows and the colors of the rainbow around St. Patrick’s Day since part of the lore of the leprechaun is that he sometimes hides his pot of gold at the end of a rainbow. Here are a few of my favorite rainbow activities. Rainbow Science Experiment This simple experiment helps students […]

Two different methods to make a cloud in a jar, plus an explanation of the science behind each method.

There are several fun ways to create a cloud in a bottle, but this method is the simplest and easiest way that I have discovered how to do it!

Use a simple mason jar to demonstrate various types of weather including storms, rain, and tornadoes. A fun, hands-on science experiment for elementary kids!

Make your own DIY rain gauge at home or in the classroom and take it outdoors to measure the amount of rainfall in your local area.