❄️ Snowstorm in a Jar
Theme: Earth Science — Duration: 10–15 minutes
You’ll Need
- Clear jar
- Water
- Cooking oil
- Glitter
- Effervescent tablet (optional)
Steps
- Fill the jar halfway with water.
- Add oil and wait for layers to form.
- Sprinkle in glitter and observe movement.
Talk About It
- This is a great moment for calm observation.
- Sit together and describe what you see using words like slow, fast, up, and down.
- If your child asks why things move the way they do, it’s okay to say, “Let’s watch and think about it.”
- Ask: Why do you think the oil and water don’t mix?
Extension Ideas
Add an effervescent tablet and watch the “storm.”