Show and Tell: Sharing Your Favorite Thing With the Class
Jordan found a swirly pink seashell on a beach trip last summer. Tomorrow is Show and Tell, and Jordan is a little nervous about standing up in front of the whole class. By the end of today's lesson, you'll know exactly how Jordan — and you — can turn that nervous feeling into a great Show and Tell.
What You'll Learn
- How to pick a special item to share - The 3-sentence trick for talking about it - How to use a big voice and bright eyes - How to practice so you feel ready
Picking Your Special Thing
The best Show and Tell items are things that mean something to YOU — like Jordan's seashell from a real beach trip. It doesn't need to be fancy. A favorite toy, a rock from your backyard, or a drawing you made all work great, because you have something real to say about them.
The 3-Sentence Trick
You only need three sentences to give a great Show and Tell: 1. What is it? ('This is a seashell.') 2. Why is it special? ('I found it on the beach with my grandma.') 3. One fun fact. ('It's called a conch shell, and if you hold it up to your ear, it sounds like the ocean!') Three simple sentences, and you're done!
Big Voice, Bright Eyes
When you talk, use a voice loud enough for the person in the very back row to hear — that's called your volume. Look up at your classmates' faces instead of down at the floor — that's called eye contact. Both of these make your audience feel like you're really talking to them.
Line up your stuffed animals or toys like a pretend audience. Practice your 3 sentences out loud to them at least twice before the real day. Practicing out loud — not just in your head — is what makes your voice feel confident.
Flashcards — click each card to reveal the answer
What are the three things to say in the 3-sentence trick?
Why is eye contact important during Show and Tell?
Perform Your Own Show and Tell
Pick one special item from home. Write your 3 sentences (what it is, why it's special, one fun fact). Practice out loud to your stuffed animals twice, then perform it for a family member using a big voice and bright eyes. Ask them to give you a thumbs up if they could hear and see you clearly.
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