Setting a Table
Presentation
- Place the place mat.
- Put the plate in the center of the place mat closer to the bottom.
- Place the serviette to the left of the plate.
- Place the fork on pinnacle of the serviette.
- Place the knife to the proper of the plate with the slicing part closer to the plate.
- Place the spoon to the proper of the knife.
- Place the glass to the top proper of the plate.
- Remove the tray if the region placing could be used.
- Otherwise, go back the objects to the tray.
Setting a table is a Montessori practical life activity in Montessori teachers training curriculum.
Points of Interest
- Students will discover ways to set the desk and be capable of assist all through installation for lunch
Control of Error
- A diagram of an area placing may be taped inside the tray.
- A unique region mat with the objects used embroidered or drawn on may be used for a more youthful 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.