Magical Science: Rain Cloud in a Jar
Supplies needed:
* 1 large clear glass jar or cup (mason jar works great)
* Water
* Shaving cream (white, foaming kind)
* Food coloring (any colors you like – blue is classic for rain!)
* Small bowls or cups
* Droppers, pipettes, or a teaspoon
Instructions
Fill the jar:
1- Pour water into your jar until it’s about 3/4 full.
Add the “cloud”:
1- Gently spray a thick layer of shaving cream on top of the water to create your fluffy “cloud.”
Prepare the rain colors:
1- In small bowls or cups, mix a few drops of food coloring with a little water.
2- Use one color or several for a rainbow rain effect!
Make it rain:
1- Using a dropper or spoon, slowly add the colored water to the top of the shaving cream.
2- Watch closely—once the cloud gets full, the rain will begin to fall into the water below!
Observe the magic:
1- The colored water will drip through the “cloud,” mimicking real rain falling from the sky in this magical, hands-on water cycle experiment.
Time
Prep time: 5 minutes
Experiment time: 10–15 minutes
Difficulty: easy
Kid-friendly: yes
Mess level: low (put a towel under the jar for easy cleanup)
Enjoy!
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