Teaching kids to cut safely in the kitchen

Cooking with children builds confidence and good eating habits. Cutting is part of that — it just needs to be introduced carefully.

Start with soft foods

Bananas, strawberries, cooked potatoes and soft cheese are forgiving while they learn the motion.

Always supervise

Stay right next to them, at their level, and keep sessions short so they don't lose focus.

Teach the claw grip early

Show them how to curl their fingertips under before they ever pick up a knife.

Use a finger guard

A finger guard gives young cooks a clear shield to keep their fingers behind. Our guard's ring adjusts to fit small fingers. Every child is different, so you decide when they're ready and always supervise.