The kitchen is a simple and casual place, but it can become the hub for developing and enhancing you're kid's skills, be it motor, sensory, or even curiosity. Simple scientific experiments play a vital role in kids' development as they grow up. Purvi Gandhi, Occupation Therapist, Intervention Coach and Founder of Theraphil, breaks down each skill a child can gain while helping out in the kitchen:

* Motor skills: This includes gross as well as fine motor skills. When you stir with wooden spoons, pour, squeeze, knead a dough, open different size and shaped bottles (grasp development), hold the spoon, and scoop out the ingredients. Working in the kitchen supports the development and strengthening of our finger muscles too. It is important to develop these muscles since it helps us write, and do everyday chores like shoe lace tying, buttoning, zipping, etc.