We love simple science experiments. They are an engaging way for kids to learn about the world around them. Use this collection of weather science experiments for kids to learn more about the weather and its impact. There are some great hands-on ways for kids to really explore changes in the weather.

FIND EVEN MORE WEATHER THEME ACTIVITIES IN OUR PRINTABLE WEATHER LESSON PLANS
Weather Science Experiments for Kids
Explore changes in temperature with this DIY thermometer from What Do We Do All Day?
Learn about clouds with this ivory soap cloud experiment and cloud sensory bin from Life with Moore Babies.
Find out what causes thunderstorms with this engaging experiment from Life with Moore Babies.
Learn about tornadoes and rain clouds with these activities from Little Bins for Little Hands.
Let kids explore first hand why roads are salted in the winter with this ice and salt activity from Life with Moore Babies.
See how frost is formed with this quick and easy science experiment from Life with Moore Babies. Then see if you can find frost in your area on a cold day.
Kids can explore why leaves change color with this experiment from How Wee Learn. While the change in color is not solely due to the change in temperature the intensity of colors is related to cooler temperatures.
- You can find a more detailed explanation of the science of color in autumn leaves from The United States National Arboretum.
This Paper Cup Anemometer would be perfect for a weather unit!
Bring the clouds indoors by making this Cloud In A Jar Weather Activity.
Teach your kids about lightning without going outside with this How to Make Lightning science experiment.
Your kids will love predicting the weather with this Pine Cone Weather Station.
I hope these ideas give you some inspiration for investigating the weather with your little learners!
You might also enjoy adding in our free printable weather emergent reader to your plans.
GET A FULL WEEK OF WEATHER THEME LEARNING AND PLAY
Save time and get right to the playful learning with our printable lesson plan sets. Each set includes over 30 playful learning activities related to the theme, and we’ve provided different versions for home preschool families and classroom teachers so all activities are geared directly toward your needs.
This set includes active hands-on learning ideas and the following printables:
1) Weather Counting Mats (in color, 1-20)
2) Weather Addition Mats Activity
3) Record the Weather Graph
4) Weather Emergent Reader (3 versions, in color and b/w)
5) Upper and Lowercase Alphabet Matching Cards
6) Weather Number Cards (0-35)
7) Weather Measurement, Ordering and Patterns Activity
8) Weather Roll and Graph Game
9) Word-Picture Cards (12 included)
10) Sunny Beginning Sounds Activity
Also available in our Teachers Pay Teachers shop.
More Science Experiments from the Discover and Explore Co-hosts
Fun Science Activities for Kids (KC Edventures)
Reflections in Mirrors (Buggy and Buddy)
Floating Egg Science Experiment (Fantastic Fun and Learning)
Bubbles in a Bowl Science (Teach Preschool)
Stefanie
This is such a good list. My son will love a lot of them.
sarah
Wow, thank you for the feature from a while ago. It’s been so popular!
Anna@The Measured Mom
Love the features you ladies choose! So many fantastic blogs are linking up. Thanks for sharing your round up at After School!
Kerry
Looks like some fun activities – I’ll be trying the cloud one for sure!
Shaunna Evans
Don’t they look like fun? Enjoy!
Missy @ Dot-to-Dot Connections
I found your post through the After School link-up. You have a great list here! I pinned this to my weather board 🙂 Thank you for sharing!
Shaunna Evans
So glad you like the list. Thanks for pinning!
Ashley
Thanks for including several of our experiments!
Shaunna Evans
My pleasure! I love them!
Renae
Thanks for sharing these fabulous activities. I can’t wait to use some of them during our Extreme Weather Unit coming this winter!
Shaunna Evans
Ooh! That sounds interesting. I’ll be looking forward to your posts!