As part of our ongoing exploration of weather, our Pre-Kindy children recently took part in a hands-on science experiment to learn about how rain forms. This simple yet meaningful activity allowed them to observe cause and effect while deepening their understanding of natural weather patterns.
🌧️ Making “Rain” in a Jar
To model how rain develops in the sky, educators used a clear glass of water to represent the atmosphere and shaving foam to represent clouds (as shown in the newsletter on page 1). The children were invited to carefully drop blue food colouring onto the foam.
With great excitement, they watched as the “clouds” slowly became heavier. Once the foam could no longer hold the coloured droplets, the blue liquid began to fall through the water—just like real rain falling from clouds.
This visual demonstration helped the children understand that:
- clouds hold water droplets
- when clouds become too full, rain begins to fall
- weather changes happen for a reason
🔍 Learning Through Observation & Prediction
Throughout the activity, children made predictions (“Is it going to rain yet?”), observed changes, and shared their thoughts with peers. These moments supported their early scientific thinking and language development.
They also strengthened key skills such as:
- concentration and patience
- fine-motor control when adding droplets
- curiosity and collaborative learning
❤️ Bringing Science to Life
At 1st Impressions ELC, we believe children learn best when they can see, touch, and experience concepts directly. This rain experiment transformed an abstract weather idea into a concrete and memorable exploration—supporting both inquiry-based learning and joyful discovery.
