By Jheelum Basu
February 21, 2026
Cooking is often considered an adult’s job, while kids are known to enjoy the results. But that is not entirely true. Research says involving kids in fun cooking activities helps them nurture creativity. Here are a few ways to do that.
This is a creative culinary activity where kids style mashed potatoes like monsters with edible colouring and toppings like peas, black olives, and bacon.
Here, chopped vegetables are arranged on skewers to make funny designs on plates. Often, kids end up creating artistic designs as an expression of creativity.
This is a fun culinary activity where toppings like olives, onions, and meats are arranged to form faces on a pizza dough before baking.
Decorating cupcake moulds is all about fun. Give them some colourful moulds to fill with chocolate ganache. Keep some sprinkles available as well.
Treasure Hunts are always fun and interesting, especially when the reward is chocolate. Arrange this event for the kids in the backyard with clues and riddles.