Set the Table Game Free Printable

Looking for a fun turn taking game where kids can practice a life skill at the same time? Need an activity to teach children how to set the table and help motivate them to do chores? Try this Set the Table Game FREE Printable from Your Therapy Source. Roll the die or spin the spinner to set your table. First player to set the table is the winner! You can download the free PDF at the bottom of this post.

HOW TO ACCESS THE SET THE TABLE GAME

It is super simple to access the printable PDF.

• Enter your email at the bottom of this post in the box with the picture of the Set the Table Game.
• Download the PDF.
• Print the pages.
• Create the die and the spinner.
• Cut out the game pieces.
• You are ready to play! You may want to laminate the game pieces and game board for durability.

HOW TO PLAY THE GAME

• Provide each player with the placemat setting.
• Decide whether you want to use the die or the spinner.
• Player one rolls the die or spins the spinner. Whatever object it lands on, put it in on your place setting. If you spin a fork, put the fork on the placemat.
• Player two take a turn and does the same.
• If you roll or spin an object you have already your turn is over.
• The first player to get all of their objects on the placemat is the WINNER!

Want to speed the game up? Let each player spin three times if they get an object they have already.

HOW TO ADD PHYSICAL ACTIVITY TO THE GAME

If you want to add in some exercise or gross motor skill practice to this game it is quite simple. Place the game pieces on one side of the room and the placemat on a table on the other side of the room. Ask the student to perform locomotor skills such as skipping, hopping, or jumping to get to the game pieces and bring them back.

If you only have a small space, put the placemat on the table and the game pieces on the floor. The student has to squat down each time to select the correct game piece.

HOW TO MAKE THIS GAME EVEN MORE FUNCTIONAL AND CUT DOWN ON PREP TIME

Short on time or perhaps your student prefers real world object? Get a real fork, knife, spoon, plate, napking and cup to play the game. This provides more real world practice! If you are concerned they will drop something use plastic plates and cups. Want to give it more weight, use a regular plate and mug.

WHAT SKILLS ARE STUDENTS WORKING ON WITH THIS SET THE TABLE GAME?

• fine motor skills
• eye hand coordination skills
• activities of daily living
• visual spatial skills

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