Let's Make it Rain! A great activity for preschool, early elementary, &/or sensory classrooms :)

Let's Make it Rain!  A great activity for preschool, early elementary, &/or sensory classrooms :)

Supplies:  

Clear plastic cup(s), water, blue food coloring (can substitute other colors if necessary or desired), shaving cream or whipped cream/cool whip (the whipped cream allows the rain to go through faster, but does allow for an editable version).  Optional but recommended: paper towels/newspaper for any spills.

Instructions: 

1.) Pour water into a clear plastic cup so it is about 2/3-3/4 of the way full.

2.) Create the "cloud" by spraying a mound of shaving cream/whipped cream on top of the water.

3.) Drip food coloring through the top of the cloud, and watch it slowly trickle down to make "rain!"  The more food coloring you add, the greater the storm.  

Suggestions:

For a cool effect, hold the "rain" up to the light.  Allow children to do as many steps as possible, even dripping the food coloring - it is a great way for them to practice fine motor skills and strengthen their finger muscles!  :D  I hope you enjoy this activity, and please follow/stay tuned for more posts!