Table Setting

Age
3-6.

Materials

 * A large tray.
 * A placemat.
 * A small plate.
 * A set of cutlery: fork, knife and spoon.
 * A drinking glass.
 * A napkin.

Preparation
Individual or group presentation.

Presentation

 * 1) Introduce the activity on the shelf.
 * 2) Show the child how to carry the tray to the table.
 * 3) Explain to the child that you are going to set the table for one person.
 * 4) Remove the placemat from the tray and unroll it onto the table.
 * 5) Place the plate on the placemat. Make sure it is on the center.
 * 6) Place the fork on the left side of the plate.
 * 7) Place the napkin on the left side of the fork.
 * 8) Place the knife on the right side of the plate.
 * 9) Place the spoon to the right of the knife.
 * 10) Place the drinking glass above the knife.
 * 11) Invite the child to replace the items onto the tray and repeat the activity.
 * 12) Remind the child to return everything to the shelf when she is finished.

Purpose

 * To teach a child the proper way to set a table.

Handouts/Attachments
Place-setting Practice Silverware Pattern Manners Matter Color Sheet Thanskgiving Place-setting Pattern