SHOW AND TELL

  SHOW AND TELL

We don't have a ton of time in class to get everything done each day.  Show and Tell takes a tremendous amount of time from our day 

BUT

to me, it's worth it.

It's worth it because the children learn how to use their presentation/oral skills.  And though it seems a bit "elementary" (ha) it really does take some practice.

This is why I dedicate some time for the children to practice their oral presentation skills.

My only rule is, the item(s) children bring must have meaning to them.

No Polly Pockets, no Match Cars, no Barbies.

They are awesome toys but here's the difference between those and a acceptable 

show and tell:

A Polly Pocket his/her mom had when she was a little girl.

A Match Car that was made with his/her parent or someone special.

A Barbie from Egypt!  (We just had that one actually)

I also require that the child prepare a little sentence or two about what they bring.

Does this sound obsessive?

It's not.

If we are taking time out of a packed daily schedule, I want to add a touch of 

educational benefit along with the fun. 

And THAT...is Show and Tell!

Here's Christopher with his bird.
Christopher was prepared with all of the things he wanted to say to the class.
Well done Christopher!