Show and Tell
11/22/2019
Show and Tell is a wonderful introduction to public speaking as children are given the opportunity to talk about a topic they are interested in. Each Friday, students bring an item from home that is special to them. Show and Tell has numerous benefits for young children. This experience helps to build effective speaking and listening skills. It also promotes emotional development in children as they share their interest with the class. We begin this activity during morning meeting and its an exciting start to our day. The children take turns presenting their item by answering questions like “Why is this object special to you?” “How does it work?” or “Where did you get it from?”. Afterward, the presenter may call on two peers to answer their questions. Students are encouraged to give compliments as well. We practice using kind words such as “Thank you” and “You're Welcome”. Some benefits of Show and Tell include... Self Esteem and Confidence: During this activity, a child explains the significance of the item he or she brought while other children listen and ask questions about that special item. This positive social interaction can boost a child’s self-esteem as they realize that their thoughts and ideas are valued. Students also applaud each other at the end of each presentation as a way to show appreciation for the presenter. Oral Language Skills: Show and Tell is a structured question and answer activity. Oral Language skills are strengthened as they use descriptive words and full sentences to describe their item. Social Skills: During Closing meeting, the children have the opportunity to share their item with each other. We call this activity Show and Share. Students practice sharing, taking turns and are given the chance to talk about similar interest with each other. Show and Tell is a special part of our week and is a time the children look forward to. Comments are closed.
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