Description
A glowing rain cloud in a jar experiment – fun, educational, and perfect for kids to explore weather and color mixing!
Ingredients
1 large clear glass jar (mason jar recommended)
Warm water (to fill ¾ of the jar)
White foaming shaving cream (generous amount)
Glow-in-the-dark or neon food coloring (a few drops per color)
Small bowls or cups (2–3 for mixing colors)
Pipettes, droppers, or teaspoons (1 per color)
Instructions
Fill the jar ¾ with warm water. Add shaving cream on top to create a fluffy cloud. In small cups, mix glow food coloring with water. Slowly drop colored mixtures onto the “cloud” using a dropper. Watch the glowing rain drip into the water. For full effect, turn off the lights and shine a blacklight.
Notes
Best viewed in a dark room with a blacklight. Use towels to catch spills. Experiment with different color combinations for extra fun. Kid-safe and easy to clean up!
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Kids Science Activity
- Method: DIY Experiment
- Cuisine: N/A
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 jar activity
- Calories: 0
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 0mg
- Fat: 0g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 0g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 0g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: glow in the dark, rain cloud in a jar, kids science experiment, glowing jar activity, STEM for kids