• A clear jar (or glass container)
• A sponge
• Water
• Food coloring (various colors)
1. Introduction:
o Begin by discussing how rain forms in clouds and eventually falls to the ground.
o Explain that the sponge will act as the cloud in this experiment.
2. Preparation:
o Fill the clear jar with water, leaving about an inch of space at the top.
o Wet the sponge slightly and place it on top of the jar, ensuring it covers the opening.
3. Adding the Colors:
o Let children select food coloring to represent the "rain."
o Help them carefully drop the food coloring onto the sponge.
4. Observation:
o Encourage children to watch as the sponge absorbs the food coloring.
o Explain that once the sponge (cloud) becomes saturated, the colored water (rain) will drip into the jar.
5. Discussion:
o Ask children to describe what they observe and compare it to how rain falls from clouds.
o Encourage them to think about how the experiment relates to real-life weather patterns.
6. Reflection and Play:
o Let children experiment with mixing colors and observing how they blend as they drip into the water.
o Discuss what they learned about clouds, rain, and water cycles.
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