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| Topic = Practical Life | | Topic = Practical Life | ||
| Subtopic = Care of the Environment | | Subtopic = Care of the Environment | ||
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| 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 == | ||
# | # Carry the tray to a table. Place it above or to the side of where you will be laying out the place setting. | ||
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# Unroll the place mat. | |||
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# Put the plate in the middle of the place mat towards the bottom. | |||
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# Place the napkin to the left of the plate. | |||
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# Place the fork on top of the napkin. | |||
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# Place the knife to the right of the plate with the cutting edge towards the plate. | |||
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# Place the spoon to the right of the knife. | |||
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# Place the glass to the upper right of the plate. | |||
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# Remove the tray if the place setting will be used. Otherwise, return the items to the tray. | |||
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== 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 | |
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Practical Life - Care of the Environment | |
Level | Primary |
Age | 3 - 5 |
Materials | place mat plate glass fork tea spoon butter knife cloth napkin tray |
This activity teaches the child how to lay out a place setting.
Presentation
- Carry the tray to a table. Place it above or to the side of where you will be laying out the place setting.
- Unroll the place mat.
- Put the plate in the middle of the place mat towards the bottom.
- Place the napkin to the left of the plate.
- Place the fork on top of the napkin.
- Place the knife to the right of the plate with the cutting edge towards the plate.
- Place the spoon to the right of the knife.
- Place the glass to the upper right of the plate.
- Remove the tray if the place setting will be used. Otherwise, return the items to the tray.
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
- Teaching Montessori in the Home: The Pre-School Years by Elizabeth G. Hainstock, page 29