Emily recently moved into a booster chair from her high chair. And, I quickly saw that she was going to need some kind of placemat to keep things from getting quite so messy. So, I remembered seeing this idea in Better Homes and Gardens of making a placemat that teaches where to put the plate, cup, napkin, silverware - etc... so she can learn how to help set the table. While she is not quite ready for that - the placemat was fun to make and it works great! She LOVED making it - and is quite proud of her coloring as she points it out to us at most meals.I taped together two pieces of construction paper (the purple) and let her scribble away. Then we glued on the plate, napkin, cup, and silverware. And, took the placemat to get laminated.
I added a verse onto the plate: Psalm 119:103, "How sweet are Your words to my taste, sweeter than honey to my mouth!"
10 comments:
How sweet is that?! What a great idea!
I love this!!!
It is creative and a great learning tool!
That is so cute! Happy Wednesday - our tip is up as well!
Love that idea since I never remember the proper set up.
What a great idea! I swear, there are days I could use such a placemat, just to remember how to set the table properly. Snuggle Bug and I are going to have to make one of these together. Thanks for sharing!
I've posted a WFMW baptism gift tip. Stop by and take a peek. :)
I really like this idea. My son is to an age where he needs to start pitching in. Maybe we'll make a full set of placemats so he can set the table. Thanks!
I may have to make one for myself I never can remember which side the fork goes on. Cute idea.
That is a neat idea, both for a craft project and for a reminder.
Oh wow I remember having one of these when I was a little girl, I loved it so much. Thanks for reminding me so I can make a bunch for my cousins + future children =)
Just wanted to say, I LOVE this idea! Thanks for sharing it...I'm saving it in my "favorite ideas" file ;-)
Kat
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