If your child thinks “science” only happens in a classroom with white coats and intimidating equipment, it’s time to invite them into a much cosier lab — your kitchen. Here, beakers are measuring cups, experiments are recipes, and the results are not just edible, but delicious. From watching yoghurt magically set to whipping up foamy drinks, these activities let your kids mix, stir, and taste their way through science.

Here are five easy, mess-friendly, and palate-approved activities to try.

1. Fermenting dahi

Items needed:

• 500 ml warm milk

• One tablespoon plain yoghurt (as a starter culture)

• A clean bowl with a lid

How to do it:

• Heat the milk until lukewarm, warm enough to touch but not hot.

• Stir in the tablespoon of plain yoghurt.

• Cover the bowl and place it in a warm, undisturbed corner for 6–8 hours.

• Once set, pop it in the fridge.

What kids can learn:

Introduce your child to the fascinating world of microbiology. Explain that yoghurt forms when good bacteria (lactobacillus) turn milk sugars into lactic acid, which thickens........

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