Teaching Children how to set the table correctly - for life!
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The Simplest Way to Teach Children How to Remember To Set the Table Properly Ever Invented...
I've raised three children, and now am raising two grandchildren and I've had to teach each one how to set the table. Inevitably, they would get it backwards, until one marvelous day, when I realized that if they really did know "Right" and "Left" they could remember which side of the plate the fork went on.
Count the Letters of all the words involved.
There are five words involved when teaching children where to place silverware...
They are right, left, knife, fork and spoon.
3 of those words have 5 letters each - and it just so happens, that those letters all work together. The knife and spoon go on the right side of the plate.
2 of the words have 4 letters - and lo and behold, the fork goes on the left side of the plate.
It is so easy...
This lens dedicated to the children who helped me discover this method...
My kids
Keep it simple.
Your child should be at least first grade to remember how to set silverware this way
But because it is so easy, it can be taught to anyone.
Good luck!
Silverware
Oneida Tuscany 20-Piece Flatware Set, Service for 4
Amazon Price: $27.24 (as of 12/25/2009) 
List Price: $60.00
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Oneida Mooncrest 45-Piece Flatware Set, Service for 8
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List Price: $150.00
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Oneida Chandler 65-Piece Flatware Set with Wood Storage Tray, Service for 12
Amazon Price: $102.99 (as of 12/25/2009)
List Price: $340.00
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Gourmet Settings Strand 20-Piece Flatware Set, Service for 4
Amazon Price: $31.99 (as of 12/25/2009)
List Price: $40.00
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Oneida Satin Sand Dune 20-Piece Stainless-Steel Flatware Set, Service for 4
Amazon Price: $32.99 (as of 12/25/2009)
List Price: $80.00
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