Kitchen Helper

Since the children are usually hanging out in the kitchen while dinner in being prepared, why not put them to work. Even young children can be taught to set the table. An easy way to do this is by creating table setting placemats. Trace plates, glasses, and silverware onto a placemat-sized piece of paper in their proper locations. This can be a fun craft project to do with the children. Let them color and decorate them with stickers. When your masterpieces are complete laminate or cover them with contact paper. Now, even toddlers can set the table by matching the silverware and dishes to their shapes. Please hold back the knives and do these yourself.