Description
A vibrant science experiment that shows how rain forms using shaving cream, food coloring, and water—fun and educational for kids!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 clear glass or jar
- ¾ cup cold water
- 2–3 tbsp shaving cream (foamy, not gel)
- A few drops liquid food coloring
- 1 dropper or spoon
Instructions
- Fill the glass with cold water, leaving room at the top.
- Add a fluffy layer of shaving cream on top.
- Mix food coloring with a bit of water.
- Drop the colored water onto the shaving cream using a spoon or dropper.
- Watch the colors “rain” through the cloud!
Notes
- Use foamy shaving cream for best results
- Mix different colors for a rainbow effect
- Place a towel or tray under the jar for easy cleanup
- Discuss cloud saturation and the water cycle as you watch
- Perfect for STEM lessons or rainy day fun
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 10–15 minutes
- Category: Kids Science Activity
- Method: Hands-On Experiment
- Cuisine: N/A
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 jar per child (supervised use)
- Calories: 0
- Sugar: 0
- Sodium: 0
- Fat: 0
- Saturated Fat: 0
- Unsaturated Fat: 0
- Trans Fat: 0
- Carbohydrates: 0
- Fiber: 0
- Protein: 0
- Cholesterol: 0
Keywords: shaving cream rain clouds, kids science activity, rain cloud experiment, weather experiment for kids, shaving cream cloud science