Setting a Table
Setting a table is a practical life exercise that aims to teach students about celebration and community. For both daily lunches, and special events, when students set the table it gives them a sense of pride when they see how beautiful their classroom area can look. Exercises like these are a great way to engage students with food exercises, while teaching them concentration and fine motor skills.
Setting a table is a practical life exercise that aims to teach students about celebration and community. For both daily lunches, and special events, when students set the table it gives them a sense of pride when they see how beautiful their classroom area can look. Exercises like these are a great way to engage students with food exercises, while teaching them concentration and fine motor skills.
Materials
- Table
- Tablecloth
- Placemat
- Cloth Napkin
- Porcelain or Ceramic Plates
- Glasses
- Cup and Saucer
- Knives
- Forks
- Spoons
- Centerpiece
- Basket to hold all materials
- Illustration of Layout
- Labels for all equipment
Activity Area
- Shelf to table
Language
- Dinner
- Plate
- Knife
- Butter
- Salad
- Fork
- Dessert
- Spoon
- Soup
- Dish
- Salt
- Pepper
- Shakers
- Water Glasses
- Salad
- Cup
- Saucer
- Napkin
- Centerpiece
Points of Interest
- Seeing how the objects in the basket are placed
- The orientation of each utensil and setting
- Differentiating between each similar utensil
Control of Error
- Doesn’t match the placemat template
- Doesn’t match the chart
Direct Aims
- To develop awareness of sequential nature of activity.
- To encourage independence.
- To develop coordination.
- To develop concentration.
- To participate in the set up for parties and events
Indirect Aims
- To prepare child for writing.
Aditional Exercises
- Flower Arranging
- Outdoor Event Setup
Extensions
- Creating Centerpieces
- Napkin Folding
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- 2 Lessons
