Sorting Cutlery

Age
3-6.

Materials

 * A large tray.
 * A cutlery tray
 * A basket with a set of cutlery: knives, forks, tablespoons and spoons.
 * A vegetable peeler.
 * An ice cream scoop.

Preparation
This can be an individual or a group presentation.

Presentation

 * 1) Ask the child to carefully carry the tray from the shelf to the table.
 * 2) Remove each item individually from the basket and place them in the correct compartment of the cutlery tray.
 * 3) Once the basket is empty, take all of the cutlery and utensils out of the cutlery tray and put them back in the basket.
 * 4) Place the basket and cutlery back onto the large tray.
 * 5) Invite the child to repeat the activity and return it to its proper place on the shelf when she is finished.

Purpose

 * To teach a child how to create order by sorting cutlery.