Rain Gauge

Use a plain glass jar to help your toddler make their own rain gauge. Mark the jar with measurements using a ruler and a permanent marker. Place the jar outside where it won't tip over and let your child check on it to see how much it rains. As an educational exercise, you can ask comparison questions such as whether today's rainfall is "less or more" than the last time you checked.

Activity from: The Playskool Toddler's Busy Play Book by Robin McClure (2007)