How to set a basic table setting
From the DIY holiday gifts and decorations series
Every child should learn how to set the table. These are instructions for a basic table setting for a family dinner. Go ahead and use the family silver once in a while. Children need to learn to be gentle with these items.
A basic family-dinner table setting
If the family dinner will not have coffee or bread and butter, these items can be left off the setting.
A basic family-dinner table setting
For a basic table setting that any child can learn, remember "FORKS."
A basic family-dinner table setting
"F" is for the fork which goes first, on the left. "O" is for the plate because it is round, like the letter.
A basic family-dinner table setting
"R" is for remembering not to get distracted and finish the task Mom gave you. "K" is for the knife, which goes to the right of the plate with the cutting surface toward the plate.
A basic family-dinner table setting
"S" is for the spoon, which goes to the right of the knife.
A basic family-dinner table setting
The bread and butter plate is placed above the fork with the butter knife on the plate.
A basic family-dinner table setting
Drinks go above the knife and spoon. Place the coffee cup above the spoon for those who will have coffee.
A basic family-dinner table setting
Place the water glass to the left of the coffee cup.
A basic family-dinner table setting
The napkin can go to the left of the dinner fork, folded under the fork or placed on top of the plate.
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