Table Setting Job
Child sets placemats and cutlery for dinner, matching one item per family member.
Thinking
3–8 years
5–15 min
Calm
Low mess
At home
What you need
- Placemats
- Cutlery
- Cups
Setup
- Count how many people are eating
- Show where each item goes on one place setting
- Let the child do the rest of the table
Play prompts
- How many placemats do we need?
- What goes next to the plate?
- Can you set a spot for everyone before dinner's ready?
Ways to change it up
- Add napkin folding for an older child
- Let them decide the seating plan
Safety notes
- Use kid-safe cutlery if sharp knives are part of the setting
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