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| Topic        = Practical Life
| Topic        = Practical Life
| Subtopic      = Care of the Environment
| Subtopic      = Care of the Environment
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| image        = [[File:Setting a Table 9.JPG|320px]]
| Level        = [[Primary]]
| Level        = [[Primary]]
| Age          = 3 - 5
| Age          = 3 - 5
| Preqs        =  
| Preqs        =  
| Materials    = place mat <br> plate <br> glass <br> fork <br> tea spoon <br> butter knife <br> cloth napkin
| Materials    = place mat <br> plate <br> glass <br> fork <br> tea spoon <br> butter knife <br> cloth napkin <br> tray
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== Presentation ==
== Presentation ==
# step one
# Carry the tray to a table.  Place it above or to the side of where you will be laying out the place setting.
# step two
#:[[File:Setting a Table 1.JPG|280px]]
# Unroll the place mat.
#:[[File:Setting a Table 2.JPG|280px]]
# Put the plate in the middle of the place mat towards the bottom.
#:[[File:Setting a Table 3.JPG|280px]]
# Place the napkin to the left of the plate.
#:[[File:Setting a Table 4.JPG|280px]]
# Place the fork on top of the napkin.
#:[[File:Setting a Table 5.JPG|280px]]
# Place the knife to the right of the plate with the cutting edge towards the plate.
#:[[File:Setting a Table 6.JPG|280px]]
# Place the spoon to the right of the knife.
#:[[File:Setting a Table 7.JPG|280px]]
# Place the glass to the upper right of the plate.
#:[[File:Setting a Table 8.JPG|280px]]
# Remove the tray if the place setting will be used.  Otherwise, return the items to the tray.
#:[[File:Setting a Table 9.JPG|280px]]


== Points of Interest ==
== Points of Interest ==


== Control of Error ==
== Control of Error ==
 
* A diagram of a place setting could be taped inside the tray.
* A special place mat with the items used embroidered or drawn on could be used for a younger child.
== Variations and Extensions ==
== Variations and Extensions ==
 
* Ideally, after a few of the children have had this lesson, they will take over the setting of tables for lunch.
* Fancy napkin folds could be taught.  The napkin would then be placed on the plate instead of under the fork.
* A napkin ring could be used.  The napkin would then be placed on the plate instead of under the fork.
* A bread plate could be added.  It would go to the upper left of the plate.
== Further Reading ==
== Further Reading ==
*[[Teaching Montessori in the Home: The Pre-School Years]] by Elizabeth G. Hainstock, page 29
*[[Teaching Montessori in the Home: The Pre-School Years]] by Elizabeth G. Hainstock, page 29

Revision as of 13:30, 15 November 2013

Setting a Table
Practical Life - Care of the Environment
Setting a Table 9.JPG
LevelPrimary
Age3 - 5
Materialsplace mat
plate
glass
fork
tea spoon
butter knife
cloth napkin
tray

This activity teaches the child how to lay out a place setting.

Presentation

  1. Carry the tray to a table. Place it above or to the side of where you will be laying out the place setting.
    Setting a Table 1.JPG
  2. Unroll the place mat.
    Setting a Table 2.JPG
  3. Put the plate in the middle of the place mat towards the bottom.
    Setting a Table 3.JPG
  4. Place the napkin to the left of the plate.
    Setting a Table 4.JPG
  5. Place the fork on top of the napkin.
    Setting a Table 5.JPG
  6. Place the knife to the right of the plate with the cutting edge towards the plate.
    Setting a Table 6.JPG
  7. Place the spoon to the right of the knife.
    Setting a Table 7.JPG
  8. Place the glass to the upper right of the plate.
    Setting a Table 8.JPG
  9. Remove the tray if the place setting will be used. Otherwise, return the items to the tray.
    Setting a Table 9.JPG

Points of Interest

Control of Error

  • A diagram of a place setting could be taped inside the tray.
  • A special place mat with the items used embroidered or drawn on could be used for a younger child.

Variations and Extensions

  • Ideally, after a few of the children have had this lesson, they will take over the setting of tables for lunch.
  • Fancy napkin folds could be taught. The napkin would then be placed on the plate instead of under the fork.
  • A napkin ring could be used. The napkin would then be placed on the plate instead of under the fork.
  • A bread plate could be added. It would go to the upper left of the plate.

Further Reading