Pouring into two cups. Carry tray to table (sometimes the hardest part), carefully pour liquid into one cup and take care to stop when it gets close to the top. Pour remaining liquid into the second cup. Return the liquid to the original picture and place the tray back onto the shelf for the next person to try.
The child will know if it is done correctly because there will be exactly enough liquid for each cup. This is called "Control of Error" We do not need to tell the child they made a mistake. They can visually tell it it has been done correctly or not and without our badgering they will strive to do it to perfection.
Maria Montessori created a Control of error in every piece of material she provided the children. We all need to thank ourselves for doing such a great job as a parent not to judge or embarrass our children by pointing out the mistakes when it really doesn't matter. We need to celebrate the independence and self-worth our children have. If the child doesn't mind then why should we. We don't want them to second guess themselves or worse, look to us for approval and "good jobs".
A child that sits and shows perseverance with shoes and finally gets them on is usually so happy with themselves that they did it, does not need us to interfere and point out they are on the wrong feet. I often say "how are those shoes feeling?" If the child says "they are great!" I leave it at that - great.
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