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20 Weather STEM Activities for Kids

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Spring breaks all kinds of unique weather opportunities in our area! Weather is always changing, and there are always great times to learn about weather. If you are looking for some fun activities for a weather unit, or you want to teach your kids about spring weather, these activities are perfect!

These weather STEM activities are perfect for kids and will teach them all about the weather in a fun and interactive way! Your kids can learn all about the weather safely, without having to do any storm chasing! Here are 20 weather STEM activities for kids to do at home.

Weather Craft kits and Activity books.  Check out this article on the best STEM gifts for kids.

 

  1. Weather Tracking 
  2. How to Make a Tornado in a Bottle
  3. How to Make Pinwheels
  4. How to Make Frost in a Can
  5. Snow Storm in a Jar
  6. Recording and Graphing Weather
  7. Simple Water Cycle Activity
  8. Water Cycle Science Discovery Bottle
  9. Green Science Weather Station
  10. Snow Ice Simple Science
  11. Build a Wind Turbine
  12. Make a Hurricane
  13. Homemade Thermometer Science Experiment
  14. Pudding Cup Anemometer
  15. Solar Oven
  16. Simple Heat Experiment
  17. Rainbow Windsock
  18. Blizzard in a Bag
  19. Pine Cone Weather Station 
  20. Cloud in a Jar

 

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Clay Studio Series – YouTube Video Review DIY Pottery Christmas Tree Platte

The Christmas holidays are the perfect excuse to bring festive charm into your studio, and this video shows how to do just that by handbuilding a ceramic Christmas tree platter. With its iconic silhouette and the ability to decorate it however you like, this project makes a wonderful seasonal centerpiece, serving dish, or heartfelt handmade gift.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fvLj16RIqKI 

The Video

The tutorial walks you through creating a slab-built tree shape from clay, smoothing edges, and preparing it for firing. What makes this project stand out is its versatility—you can keep it simple with a classic glaze or go bold with textures, stamps, or layered finishes to really emphasize the holiday spirit.

It’s a calm, step-by-step process that beginners will appreciate, but also offers enough room for experienced potters to explore their own decorative flair.

What We Loved

 Seasonal Focus: Perfect for Christmas holiday entertaining, handmade gifts, or even as a keepsake decoration.
 Simple Techniques: Just a slab of clay, a template, and some smoothing tools—no wheel required.
 Creative Freedom: Endless options for surface design—imprints, underglaze painting, or festive glaze combos.
 Relaxing Style: The video is quiet and meditative, letting the sounds of working with clay shine through.

Key Takeaways

  1. Slab Pottery Basics – This project is a gentle introduction to working with flat clay slabs. 
  2. Template Power – Using a Christmas tree template ensures a balanced, uniform piece every time. 
  3. Practical Meets Festive – The platter isn’t just decorative—it’s functional for serving cookies, cheeses, or other holiday treats. 
  4. Perfect Gift Idea – A handmade pottery platter is the type of thoughtful gift that’s treasured for years. 

Why You Should Watch

If you’re looking for an approachable holiday project that combines ease, creativity, and festivity, this video delivers. It’s a project that celebrates both the joy of making and the warmth of giving during Christmas. Whether you make one for your own table or as a handmade holiday present, the Christmas tree platter is sure to become part of treasured seasonal traditions.

 Watch the full video here: DIY Pottery Christmas Tree Platter