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Create a Thunderstorm in a Jar

Ready to create a storm in a jar? Join us and make it “rain” in this colorful and fun activity!

 
 
 
 

Materials:

  • A large glass jar or clear container

  • Shaving cream

  • Neon paint

  • Water

  • Eye droppers

  • Bowls

  • A spoon 

  • Dish soap

Prepare for an exciting and educational experiment that will captivate your child's imagination! In this activity, they'll create a storm in a jar using shaving cream and colorful raindrops. Witness the magic as clouds swirl and raindrops fall, all within a jar. This hands-on experiment will ignite their curiosity, enhance observation skills, and foster a love for science. 

And that's not all - we provide a Science Journal and discussion questions so your little ones can record their observations and discuss what they’ve learned! Join us for an adventure full of scientific wonder and discovery!

 

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