Teddy worked diligently to set the table for Shabbat today. I could see the wheels turning as he worked through this tricky task, matching one cup to each chair, and one napkin to each cup. For 12 place settings, that's hard work!
Table setting is a math lesson in disguise: one-to-one correspondence. One-to-one correspondence involves two distinct skills, matching pairs and then comparing the sets to each other. Rote counting is easy, but matching and comparing sets is much harder. Today's table setting involved two items, the perfect challenge, and we'll continue to find natural ways to incorportate this math skill into our daily routine.
Table setting is a math lesson in disguise: one-to-one correspondence. One-to-one correspondence involves two distinct skills, matching pairs and then comparing the sets to each other. Rote counting is easy, but matching and comparing sets is much harder. Today's table setting involved two items, the perfect challenge, and we'll continue to find natural ways to incorportate this math skill into our daily routine.
Very impressive that you are able to get him to set the table. How do we transfer these skills to home!?!
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