Knife activities

12 play-based activities that use knife.

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The Noodle Ring SpireThe Pool Noodle Dinner PrepZigzag Cardboard ExplorerThe Pool Noodle Penny Bank

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The Noodle Ring SpireAdded May 20 · Ages 3+The Noodle Ring SpireBilateral Hand UseEye-Hand CoordinationFine Motor ControlYou'll need: Knife · Playdough · Pool Noodle · Wooden SticksThe Pool Noodle Dinner PrepAdded Apr 23 · Ages 3+The Pool Noodle Dinner PrepBilateral Hand UseGraspSelf Help (Feeding)You'll need: Knife · Paper Plate · Pool NoodleZigzag Cardboard ExplorerAdded Apr 16 · Ages 3 to 5Zigzag Cardboard ExplorerBilateral Hand UseMotor PlanningVisual MotorYou'll need: Boxes · Cardboard · Index Cards · Knife · Markers · Masking Tape · ScissorsThe Pool Noodle Penny BankAdded Apr 4 · Ages 3+The Pool Noodle Penny BankDistal Finger ControlFinger StrengthIn-hand ManipulationYou'll need: Coins · Knife · Markers · Plastic Container · Pool NoodleThe Noodle Button TunnelAdded Feb 21 · Ages 3 to 5The Noodle Button TunnelBilateral Hand UseEye-Hand CoordinationPincer GraspYou'll need: Aluminum Foil Pan · Baking Cups · Buttons · Craft Sticks · Knife · Pool NoodlePool Noodle Pincer PillarsAdded Feb 18 · Ages 3+Pool Noodle Pincer PillarsEye-Hand CoordinationPincer GraspProprioceptionYou'll need: Golf Ball Tees · Knife · Pom-poms · Pool Noodle · Tweezers
Noodle Notch Shelf BuildAdded Feb 14 · Ages 3+Noodle Notch Shelf BuildBilateral Hand UseCuttingPincer ControlYou'll need: Craft Sticks · Knife · Pom-poms · Pool NoodleNoodle Chop SortAdded Dec 11 · Ages 3+Noodle Chop SortBilateral Hand UseCuttingIntrinsic Muscle DevelopmentYou'll need: Basket · Construction Paper · Knife · Markers · Pool Noodle · ScissorsNoodle Mountain RollAdded Aug 29 · Ages 3+Noodle Mountain RollBilateral Hand UseCrossing MidlineProximal StabilityVisual MotorYou'll need: Cardboard · Knife · Masking Tape · Ping Pong Ball · Pool NoodleFarmer’s MarketAdded Jun 16 · Ages 3+Farmer’s MarketIdeationProprioceptionSelf Help (Feeding)Social Interaction+1 moreYou'll need: Fruit · Knife · Paper PlateSnack TimeAdded Nov 13 · Ages 3+Snack TimeBilateral Hand UseEye-Hand CoordinationFine Motor ControlSequencingYou'll need: Bowl · Fruit · Knife · Milk · Mixing Bowl · Pudding · Spoon · Vanilla WafersPotato CounterAdded Nov 12 · Ages 3 to 5Potato CounterCrossing MidlineEye-Hand CoordinationFine Motor ControlFinger Strength+4 moreYou'll need: Cardboard · Fruit · Knife · Pen · Toothpicks