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Weather Watchers / Rain Cloud in a Jar

Rain Cloud in a Jar

Children drip coloured water onto a shaving foam cloud floating on water in a jar and watch it 'rain' through.

How to run it

  1. Fill jars about three-quarters with water.
  2. Spray a layer of shaving foam on top to make a cloud.
  3. Children use droppers to add coloured water to the foam.
  4. Watch as the colour drips through like rain, and talk about how clouds hold water.

You will need

  • clear jars or cups
  • shaving foam
  • food colouring
  • water
  • droppers
Make it easier or harderYounger children can watch and describe; older children can test how much colour it takes to 'rain'.
SafetyKeep shaving foam away from eyes and mouths, and use plastic jars with younger children.
My Time Our Place · Outcome 4Modelling rain builds understanding of weather and scientific observation.

Fits these theme days

Weather WatchersScience WeekWet Weather DayScience Day

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