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.