Your Own Cup
What you need
- their own plastic cup, part filled
- the table
How to do it
- Put a little water in their own cup.
- Hand it over and let them carry it to the table.
- Show them where it goes and let them put it down.
- Do the same cup, same spot, every mealtime.
Why it matters
Carrying one thing to one place is a real job they can finish, and it's the same job every meal so it gets easier fast.
What they're learning
- Carrying and walking
- Holding something steady while moving takes concentration.
- A place of their own
- Their cup goes in their spot every time.
- Helping
- It's a real job at a real meal.
What to look for
Watch for them heading for the right spot without being told.
A tip
Unbreakable plates and cups only, nothing hot, and no knives. Stay with them while they carry.
Make it easier or harder
Easier: carry it with you, a hand each
Harder: carry a cup for someone else too
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