Show and tell is an interactive and fun way for kids to showcase something unique about themselves. It teaches them about public speaking, and it allows them to share something new to their friends. This list provides a few ideas for different items, persons, memories, activities, or concepts your child can use for the next show and tell.
Items from Nature and Travel
1. A flag from another country
2. A plant that your child takes care of
3. A really big or interesting rock
4. A sand dollar or seashell
5. Flowers from your garden
6. Seeds that your child can plant with classmates
7. Ticket stub from an important event or flight
8. A favorite souvenir from a trip
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Unique to Your Child
9. A costume worn for Halloween or in a performance
10. A letter from Santa
11. A painting or sculpture your child created
12. Some of your child’s baby clothes
13. A silly or favorite hat
14. A favorite pair of shoes
15. A collection of items (coins, baseball cars, troll dolls, cars, rocks, etc.)
16. A unique coin (silver dollar, foreign coin, a coin from your child’s birth year)
17. A photo of your child with a prominent figure or celebrity
18. Something that explains your child’s name
19. Something that showcases your child’s favorite number or color
20. Your child’s favorite birthday gift
21. Your child’s journal
22. A trophy or medal from an event important to your child
23. The nightlight that helps make your child feel safe at night
24. Your child’s favorite stuffed animal or blanket
25. A yearbook
26. An old report card
27. The hospital bracelet from your child’s birth
28. Your child’s invisible friend
29. A jewelry box
30. Your child’s piggy bank
Special to Your Family
31. A family member or a photo of a family member
32. A special family heirloom
33. A pet or a photo of a pet
34. A favorite family photo
35. Your family crest
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Show-and-Tell Activities to Share with the Class
36. A magic trick
37. A marble run maze
38. A science project
39. A puzzle your child completed or plans to complete
40. A treasure map or treasure hunt activity
41. A building block creation
42. An instrument your child plays or a photo of an instrument
43. Ballet or tap shoes
44. Your child’s favorite board game
45. A baseball bat, tennis racquet, or other important piece of sports equipment
46. Your child’s bike or scooter
47. A dance or series of dance moves your child can teach
48. A favorite movie
49. A family favorite recipe
50. A favorite book to read to the classroom
What was your favorite show-and-tell experience as a child? Any other ideas to share?
