Show and Tell Letters A to Z: 1,101 Best Options for Any Letter

Lindsey Desmet
Updated November 8th, 2022
Young boy showing an alphabet practice sheet to his class for show and tell

“Show and tell” is a classic classroom activity that allows kids to share their favorite things with classmates.

While it’s a fun activity and a break from normal classroom instruction, “show and tell” also helps students build important skills.

It can help them to become more comfortable with public speaking, develop their descriptive language skills, and learn to organize their thoughts into coherent ideas.[1]

As the students watch each presentation, they also develop listening skills and find out more about their classmates’ common interests.[1]

Below, we list common “show and tell” items that are easy for kids to take to school and easy to find around the house. We cover every letter of the alphabet, from A to Z.

Scroll past the list for tips to help you choose the perfect “show and tell” item!

A

  1. Alphabet block
  2. Action figure
  3. Ambulance toy
  4. Atlas
  5. Acrylic paint
  6. Album
  7. Alice doll
    from “Alice in Wonderland”
  8. Alphabet book
  9. Artwork
  10. Animal figurine
  11. Astronaut figurine
  12. Apron
  13. “Alice in Wonderland” tea party set
  14. Arctic fox plush
  15. Arm from Mr. Potato Head set
  16. Apple
  17. Avengers figurines
  18. Alligator figurine
  19. Address book
  20. Abraham Lincoln book
  21. Animated movie on DVD or Blu-ray
  22. Army costume
  23. Ace playing card
  24. Ant-Man figurine
  25. Aunt’s photo
  26. Accordion
  27. Airplane model
  28. Antler headband
    reindeer antlers worn at Christmas
  29. Alaska postcard
  30. Army soldier figurine
  31. Anchor from a toy boat
  32. Anna doll
    from “Frozen”
  33. Alarm clock
  34. Arizona postcard
  35. Angel costume
  36. Ariel doll
    from “The Little Mermaid”
  37. Alien figurine
  38. Alabama postcard
  39. Armadillo plush
  40. Anaconda toy
  41. Arkansas postcard
  42. Aladdin doll
  43. Argyle socks
  44. Aardvark plush
  45. Ant farm
  46. Anteater toy from zoo animals set
  47. Ape plush
  48. Angel doll
  49. Astronaut costume
  50. Angry Birds plush
  51. Aurora doll
    from “Sleeping Beauty”
  52. Ankle brace
  53. Anteater plush
  54. Alien ship model
  55. Alpaca plush
  56. “A” Scrabble tile
  57. Anakin Skywalker action figure
    from “Star Wars”
  58. AM/FM radio

B

  1. Baseball cap
  2. Blanket
  3. Basketball
  4. Baseball
  5. Book
  6. Baby doll
  7. Baby blanket
  8. Barrette
  9. Beaded necklace
  10. Beaded bracelet
  11. Baseball bat
  12. Backpack
  13. Bandaids
  14. Basket
  15. Bear plush
  16. Black Panther figurine
  17. Batman figurine
  18. Bubblegum
  19. Barbie doll
  20. Brother’s photo
  21. Bandana
  22. Badge
  23. Ballet shoes
  24. Belle doll
    from “Beauty and the Beast”
  25. BB-8 figurine
    from “Star Wars”
  26. Balloon
  27. Bubbles
  28. Bunny plush
  29. Bingo cards
  30. “B” Scrabble tile
  31. Bracelet
  32. Butterfly clip
  33. Buzz Lightyear figurine
    from “Toy Story”
  34. Bulldozer toy
  35. Bento box
  36. Beret
  37. Binder
  38. Bucket
  39. Button
  40. Ball
  41. Bath toy
  42. Beanie Baby
  43. Bicycle bell
  44. Blocks
  45. Beanie
  46. Baseball cleats

C

  1. Crayons
  2. Cat plush
  3. Coloring book
  4. Car toy
  5. Coin
  6. Cowboy/cowgirl costume
  7. California postcard
  8. Clifford the Big Red Dog plush
  9. Cinderella doll
  10. Crown
  11. Captain America action figure
  12. Cousin’s photo
  13. Candy Land board game
  14. Cricket from toy bug set
  15. “Corduroy” picture book
  16. Cupcake toy from play baking set
  17. Colorado postcard
  18. Cookie Monster plush
    from “Sesame Street”
  19. Connect 4 game
  20. Charlie Brown book
  21. Chutes and Ladders board game
  22. Chase figurine
    from “PAW Patrol”
  23. Chess piece
  24. Comb
  25. Candy bucket from Halloween
  26. Caterpillar from toy bug set
  27. Cape
  28. Cowbell
  29. Cookie toy from play baking set
  30. Castle model
  31. Cucumber from kitchen toy set
  32. Coat
  33. Crocodile from animal figurine set
  34. Captain Marvel action figure
  35. Chameleon figurine
  36. Clown figurine
  37. Cheetah figurine from zoo animal set
  38. Connecticut postcard
  39. Cow from farm animal figurine set
  40. Coyote figurine
  41. Checkers game
  42. “C” Scrabble tile
  43. Cobra figurine
  44. Captain Hook action figure
  45. Chimpanzee plush
  46. Camera
  47. Corn on the cob from kitchen toy set
  48. “Captain Underpants” book
  49. Catnip toy
  50. Carrot from kitchen toy set

D

  1. Dime
  2. Digital watch
  3. Diary
  4. DVD
  5. Donut pan
  6. Decal
  7. Deck of cards
  8. Dice
  9. Desk calendar
  10. Dr. Seuss book
  11. Digital camera
  12. Drawing pad
  13. Driftwood
  14. Doll
  15. Dog plush
  16. Digital video recorder
  17. Doc McStuffins toy
  18. Dodgeball
  19. Dolphin plush
  20. Disc (CD or DVD)
  21. Disney Princess doll
  22. Doodle mat
  23. Dump truck toy
  24. Dinosaur figurine
  25. Down jacket
  26. Donald Duck plush
  27. Digital clock
  28. Dad’s photo
  29. “D” Scrabble tile
  30. Dragon figurine
  31. Drum sticks
  32. Doctor toy kit
  33. Daisy
  34. Delaware postcard
  35. Dinosaur plush
  36. Dollar bill
  37. Dory plush
    from “Finding Nemo”
  38. Deer plush
  39. Daisy Duck plush
  40. Disney movies on DVD
  41. Daffodil
  42. Dominoes
  43. Dora the Explorer doll
  44. Dado Cubes
  45. Drum pad
  46. Darth Vader figurine
    from “Star Wars”
  47. Dragon plush
  48. Dandelion
  49. Duffle bag
  50. Delaware map

E

  1. Eraser
  2. Eyeglasses
  3. Envelope
  4. Earbuds
  5. Eyelash curler
  6. Earplugs
  7. Elsa doll
    from “Frozen”
  8. Easel
  9. Elastic
  10. Earth Puzzleball
  11. Egg holder
  12. Elephant plush
  13. Encyclopedia for kids
  14. Elf on a Shelf
  15. Empire State Building model
  16. Eagle plush
  17. Engraved wood
  18. Elmo plush
    from “Sesame Street”
  19. Easter egg basket
  20. Etch a Sketch
  21. Earrings
  22. Energizer batteries
  23. Egg cup
  24. Embroidered jacket
  25. Earth atlas
  26. Ellis Island book
  27. Exercise ball
  28. Eel plush
  29. Excavator toy
  30. Earmuffs
  31. Elk plush
  32. Ear thermometer
  33. “E” Scrabble tile

F

  1. Flower
  2. Friendship bracelet
  3. Football
  4. Frisbee
  5. Finger puppet
  6. Farm animal figurine
  7. “Frozen” doll
  8. France postcard
  9. Fidget spinner
  10. Franklin the Turtle book
  11. Fairy wings from costume
  12. Fly swatter
  13. “Frozen” DVD
  14. Football jersey
  15. France map
  16. Flip flops
  17. Father’s photo
  18. Foot from Mr. Potato Head set
  19. Friend’s photo
  20. “F” Scrabble tile
  21. Florida postcard
  22. Four from number block set
  23. Fiona plush
    from “Shrek”
  24. Fortune cookie
  25. Fur hat
  26. Falcons shirt
    Atlanta Falcons football team
  27. Firefly toy
  28. Five from number block set
  29. Flashlight
  30. Flounder plush
    from “The Little Mermaid”
  31. “F” alphabet block
  32. Firetruck toy
  33. Fox plush
  34. Ferret toy
  35. Family photo
  36. Flag
  37. Flamingo figurine
  38. Fruit toy from fake food set
  39. Fishing rod
  40. Frog plush
  41. “F” alphabet magnet

G

  1. Glitter gel pen
  2. Gift card
  3. Glasses
  4. G.I. Joe action figure
  5. Glitter slime
  6. Giraffe plush
  7. Glitter glue
  8. Gavel toy from lawyer costume
  9. Game Boy
  10. Goofy plush
    Disney character
  11. Germany map
  12. Golf ball
  13. Gloworm
  14. Godzilla figurine
  15. Glow stick
  16. Gardening gloves
  17. Googly eyes for crafting
  18. Gold coin
  19. Golf tee
  20. Germany postcard
  21. Goat figurine from farm animal set
  22. Gorilla plush
  23. Glider
    toy plane
  24. Georgia map
  25. Goldfish crackers
  26. Gulliver’s Travels book
  27. Game controller
  28. Gator figurine
  29. Gumball
  30. Guitar pick
  31. Galaxy telescopic image
  32. Guidebook
  33. Gallon jug
  34. Gloves
  35. Graphic tee
  36. Genie plush
    from “Aladdin”
  37. Ghost story book
  38. “Guardians of the Galaxy” movie on DVD
  39. Grocery tote
  40. Giraffe figurine from zoo animal set
  41. George Washington book
  42. “G” Scrabble tile
  43. Glue stick

H

  1. Headphones
  2. Hand puppet
  3. Hot Wheels cars
  4. Hacky sack
  5. Harmonica
  6. “Harry Potter” movie on DVD
  7. Handbag
  8. Handkerchief
  9. “Harry Potter” book
  10. Horse plush
  11. Highlighter
  12. Hungry Hungry Hippos game
  13. Hallmark card
  14. Hummingbird photo
  15. Hat
  16. Hourglass
  17. Hex key
    small tool used to tighten screws
  18. Helmet
  19. Hair bow
  20. Hand sanitizer
  21. Hooded sweatshirt
  22. Hawaii postcard
  23. Hair clip
  24. “H” alphabet block
  25. Hamster plush
  26. Han Solo action figure
    from “Star Wars”
  27. Hello Kitty figurine
  28. Hedgehog plush
  29. “H” magnet
  30. Helium balloon
  31. Horse figurine
  32. Human skeletal system model
  33. Headband
  34. Hippo from zoo animal toy set
  35. Hair curlers
  36. Halloween costume
  37. Horseshoe
  38. History book
  39. “H” Scrabble tile
  40. Hog plush
  41. Hairbrush

I

  1. iPad
  2. Index card
  3. Ice pack
  4. Insulated thermos
  5. ID bracelet
  6. Idaho map
  7. Illustration
  8. Instant camera
  9. Indiana map
  10. “Inch by Inch” book
  11. Inline skates
  12. Iowa postcard
  13. “I Spy” book
  14. Ice cream scoop
  15. Iron-on patch
  16. Iowa map
  17. Icing spreader
  18. Iguana plush
  19. Ink pen
  20. “I” Scrabble tile
  21. Indiana postcard
  22. “Itsy Bitsy Spider” book
  23. Insect-catching kit
  24. Ice cream cone
  25. Idaho postcard
  26. “Inside Out” movie on DVD
  27. Ice cube tray
  28. Igloo toy
  29. “Incredibles” character figurines
  30. Illinois postcard
  31. Infant doll
  32. ID card
  33. Incredible Hulk figurine
  34. Illinois map

J

  1. Jewelry box
  2. Journal
  3. Jigsaw puzzle
  4. Joke book
  5. Jump rope
  6. “Jurassic Park” movie on DVD
  7. Jack-in-the-box
  8. Jacks
  9. “Jurassic Park” dinosaur figures
  10. Jewelry-making kit
  11. Jackrabbit plush
  12. Jail costume
  13. “J” Scrabble tile
  14. Juggling kit
  15. Jacket
  16. Jungle animal figurines
  17. Jasmine doll
    from “Aladdin”
  18. Jenga
  19. Jeep model
  20. Joystick
  21. Jasmine costume
    from “Aladdin”
  22. “Jungle Book” movie on DVD

K

  1. Keychain
  2. Kite
  3. Kazoo
  4. Kinetic sand
  5. Kangaroo plush
  6. Knickknack
  7. Knitting pattern
  8. Koala plush
  9. Kickball
  10. Knitted scarf
  11. King chess piece
  12. Ken doll
  13. Kitten photo
  14. Kiwi
  15. Kneepads
  16. Keyboard
  17. Knitted hat
  18. Kentucky postcard
  19. Kaleidoscope
  20. “Kung Fu Panda” movie on DVD
  21. Kinkajou plush
  22. Kettle
  23. Knitting yarn
  24. Kristoff doll
    from “Frozen”
  25. Kentucky map
  26. “K” Scrabble tile
  27. Knight chess piece
  28. Knitted sweater
  29. Kermit the Frog plush
  30. Knot tying kit
  31. Kindle e-reader
  32. Karate belt
  33. Kansas postcard
  34. Key
  35. Knitted socks
  36. Kleenex
  37. Kansas map
  38. Kleenex box cover
  39. Knitted gloves

L

  1. Library card
  2. Lanyard
  3. Lemon juicer
  4. LEGOs
  5. Lip balm
  6. Leash
  7. Ladle
  8. “Lion King” plush
  9. Lace
  10. Lizard plush
  11. Limerick book
  12. Lion toy from zoo figurine set
  13. Ladybug plush
  14. Locket
  15. London Bridge puzzle
  16. “Little Einsteins” DVD
  17. Letter from alphabet magnet set
  18. “Life” board game
  19. Letter puzzle
  20. Legs from Mr. Potato Head set
  21. Lab coat from doctor costume
  22. “The Lion King” movie on DVD
  23. Leopard plush
  24. Lemon
  25. “The Lorax” book by Dr. Seuss
  26. Lifeguard costume
  27. Little Red Riding Hood costume
  28. L.O.L. Surprise! doll
  29. London postcard
  30. Lighthouse model
  31. Letter block from alphabet set
  32. Lamb plush
  33. “The Little Mermaid” movie on DVD
  34. Lightning McQueen figurine
  35. Lemur plush
  36. Lime
  37. Louisiana postcard
  38. Lips from Mr. Potato Head set
  39. Lunch box
  40. Lewis and Clark book
  41. Lobster plush
  42. Llama plush
  43. Lincoln Logs
  44. “L” Scrabble tile
  45. Luggage tag
  46. Lotion

M

  1. Magnet
  2. Measuring spoons
  3. Map
  4. Mechanical pencil
  5. Medal
  6. Memory card
  7. Measuring tape
  8. “Maleficent” movie on DVD
  9. Masking tape
  10. Marbles
  11. Manila folder
  12. Maurice Sendak book
  13. Manatee plush
  14. Mickey Mouse plush
  15. Mailman costume
  16. Massachusetts postcard
  17. Miniature dollhouse furniture
  18. Mark Twain book
  19. Music box
  20. Magnifying glass
  21. Moana doll
  22. Mr. Potato Head
  23. Maine postcard
  24. Martial arts costume
  25. Monopoly board game
  26. Makeup bag
  27. Mighty Morphin Power Rangers figurine
  28. Mermaid doll
  29. Maryland postcard
  30. Mythology book
  31. Mousetrap board game
  32. “Monsters Inc.” movie on DVD
  33. Mom’s photo
  34. Mittens
  35. Mrs. Potato Head
  36. Moose plush
  37. Minnie Mouse plush
  38. Mask
  39. Mulan doll
  40. Michigan postcard
  41. Monster figurine
  42. Model train
  43. Milky Way galaxy illustration
  44. Mufasa plush
    from “The Lion King”
  45. Minnesota postcard
  46. Motorcycle diecast toy
  47. Minion plush
  48. M&Ms
  49. Mouth from Mr. Potato Head set
  50. Mood ring
  51. Marshmallows
  52. Merida doll
  53. Macaroni art
  54. Mississippi postcard
  55. Mallard duck plush
  56. Monster truck toy
  57. Model car
  58. Missouri postcard
  59. “M” Scrabble tile
  60. Measuring cup
  61. Monkey plush
  62. Montana postcard
  63. Model airplane
  64. Mouse cat toy
  65. Meerkat plush
  66. Marker
  67. Movie on DVD or Blu-ray
  68. Mermaid costume
  69. Mug
  70. Magazine

N

  1. Necklace
  2. “N” Scrabble tile
  3. Night light
  4. Nickel
  5. Nail polish
  6. Novel
  7. Notebook
  8. Neon paint
  9. Newspaper
  10. New York map
  11. Napkin ring
  12. Needlepoint
  13. New Hampshire postcard
  14. Neon marker
  15. Nevada map
  16. Nori the Narwhal Beanie Baby
  17. Number magnet
  18. New Jersey postcard
  19. Nintendo Game Boy
  20. Nurse costume
  21. Necktie
  22. New Zealand postcard
  23. Net for bug-catching
  24. Nebraska postcard
  25. North Carolina map
  26. “Nine” numbered wood block
  27. Novelty socks
  28. Nectarine
  29. Noodles
  30. Neopets
  31. New Mexico map
  32. Narwhal and Jelly finger puppets
  33. Nametag
  34. New Mexico postcard
  35. Neon chalk
  36. Nerds candy
  37. Nutcracker
  38. North Carolina postcard
  39. Neckerchief
  40. Nose from Mr. Potato Head set
  41. North Dakota map
  42. Ninja Turtle figurine
    from “Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles”
  43. Necklace-making kit
  44. Nerf ball
  45. New Hampshire map
  46. Nativity figurine
  47. New York postcard
  48. Nose plug
  49. Nesting doll
  50. New Jersey map
  51. Nala plush
    from “The Lion King”
  52. Number puzzle
  53. Nemo plush
    from “Finding Nemo”
  54. Nascar model racecar
  55. Nugget of gold
  56. Nevada postcards
  57. Nerf blaster
  58. Nebraska map
  59. Neon Play-Doh
  60. North Dakota postcard

O

  1. Ornament
  2. “O” Scrabble tile
  3. Oilcloth
  4. Orangutan plush
  5. Owl plush
  6. Oregon postcard
  7. Ocean animals toy set
  8. Orca plush
  9. Obi-Wan Kenobi figurine
    from “Star Wars”
  10. Oil pastels
  11. Origami crane
  12. Ohio map
  13. Olaf plush
    from “Frozen”
  14. Octopus kite
  15. Oscar the Grouch figure
    from “Sesame Street”
  16. Oven mitt
  17. Outdoor explorer kit
  18. Optimus Prime figurine
    from “Transformers”
  19. Octopus plush
  20. Oval puzzle piece
  21. Orchid picture
  22. Ostrich plush
  23. Oregon map
  24. Operation board game
  25. Owen Grady action figure
    from “Jurassic World”
  26. Orange crayon
  27. Oklahoma map
  28. Otter plush
  29. Oil paints

P

  1. Photograph
  2. Pen
  3. Penny
  4. Paintbrush
  5. Photo album
  6. Pawn chess piece
  7. Paperback book
  8. Palette
  9. Potholder
  10. Pet’s photo
  11. Pin
  12. Paint
  13. Poetry book
  14. Postcard
  15. Potpourri
  16. Panda plush
  17. Paperclip necklace
  18. Pennant
  19. Puppy plush
  20. Pencil
  21. Plane model
  22. Paperweight
  23. Penguin plush
  24. Purse
  25. Puppet
  26. Play food
  27. Pennsylvania postcard
  28. Pebble
  29. Playing cards
  30. Paper doll
  31. Ping pong paddle
  32. Puzzle
  33. Popsicle stick art
  34. Pool floats
  35. Princess costume
  36. Pig plush
  37. Polly Pocket
  38. Perler beads
  39. Pullover sweatshirt
  40. Pirate ship model
  41. “Peppa Pig” plush
  42. Picture frame
  43. Pokemon trading cards
  44. Pillow Pet
  45. Python plush
  46. Pumba plush
    from “The Lion King”
  47. Pirate action figure
  48. Polar bear plush
  49. Peacock illustration
  50. Praying mantis figurine
  51. Powder compact
  52. Panther plush
  53. Post-it
  54. Pony figurine
  55. Paper
  56. “P” Scrabble tile

Q

  1. Quarter
  2. Queen chess piece
  3. Quart jar
  4. Quarter-cup measuring cup
  5. Quarter-teaspoon measuring spoon
  6. Q-tip
  7. Quote of the day desk calendar
  8. Quilted jacket
  9. Quartz stone
  10. “Q” Scrabble tile
  11. Quinoa
  12. Quilt
  13. Queen Elsa doll
    from “Frozen”
  14. Queen of Hearts doll
    from “Alice in Wonderland”
  15. Quill

R

  1. Rollerblades
  2. “R” Scrabble tile
  3. Ruler
  4. Ribbon
  5. Riddle book
  6. Radio
  7. Rubik’s Cube
  8. Recorder
  9. Rice paddle
  10. Rabbit plush
  11. Ragdoll
  12. Racecar toy
  13. Reindeer plush
  14. Rocket model
  15. Rain forest photo
  16. Rolling pin
  17. Rock
  18. Raptor figurine
  19. Remote control car
  20. Rhyme book
  21. Racket
  22. Raffle ticket
  23. Rhinocerous from zoo animal figure set
  24. Rain boots
  25. Rey figurine
    from “Star Wars”
  26. “Rainbow Fish” book
  27. R2D2 toy
    from “Star Wars”
  28. Robot toy
  29. Roo plush
    from “Winnie the Pooh”
  30. Red panda plush
  31. Rainbow illustration
  32. Russia map
  33. Railroad car toy
  34. Rattle
  35. “Red Riding Hood” book
  36. Remote control helicopter
  37. Reptile plush
  38. Rugby ball
  39. Rhode Island postcard
  40. Raincoat
  41. Race track for Hot Wheels cars
  42. Record
  43. Red fox plush
  44. Roach from plastic bug set
  45. Rattlesnake toy
  46. Raccoon plush
  47. Revlon make-up
  48. Receipt
  49. Rat plush
  50. Rock music CD
  51. Remote control boat

S

  1. Sunglasses
  2. Stamp
  3. Soccer ball
  4. Slinky
  5. Scrapbook
  6. Softball
  7. Snow globe
  8. Slime
  9. Spaceship model
  10. Scrabble board game
  11. Snow White doll
    Disney Princess
  12. “Star Wars” action figure
  13. Sponge
  14. Solar system model
  15. “Scaredy Squirrel” book
  16. Storybook
  17. “Star Wars” DVD
  18. Shoelace
  19. Scholastic book
  20. Spiderman action figure
  21. Speaker
  22. Simba plush
    from “The Lion King”
  23. Sombrero
  24. Superman action figure
  25. Sled
  26. Scented candle
  27. “Secret Life of Pets” movie on DVD
  28. Superhero action figure
  29. Stegasaurus figurine
  30. Spalding basketball
  31. SpongeBob SquarePants doll
  32. Spacesuit costume
  33. Shin guard
  34. Sister’s photo
  35. Shopkins
  36. Stormtrooper figurine
  37. Soundtrack CD
  38. Smiley face
  39. Sorry! board game
  40. Stick
  41. Satin pillowcase
  42. Seven from number block set
  43. Stitch plush
    “Lilo and Stitch” character
  44. Ski mask
  45. Star stickers
  46. School bus toy
  47. Submarine toy
  48. Stress ball
  49. Strawberry toy from plastic food set
  50. Squeaky toy for dogs
  51. Sunflower
  52. Sea turtle plush
  53. Snake toy
  54. Sweet potato from plastic food set
  55. Sippy cup
  56. Skyscraper building blocks
  57. Saxophone toy
  58. Sprinkles
  59. Sock monkey
  60. SUV toy vehicle
  61. Scattergories board game
  62. Sailor hat
  63. Shark plush
  64. Stormtrooper costume
  65. Scuba suit
  66. Spider toy
  67. Snoopy plush
  68. Sloth plush
  69. Snake plush
  70. Sketchbook
  71. Sand dollar
  72. “Scooby-Doo” DVD
  73. Sandbox toy
  74. Snail plush
  75. Shark figurine from sea creature set
  76. Squirrel plush
  77. Shadow puppet instruction book
  78. “Shaun the Sheep” DVD
  79. Sea otter plush
  80. Scorpion toy from fake bug set
  81. Science fiction book
  82. “Schoolhouse Rock” DVD
  83. Sailboat toy
  84. Souvenir shirt
  85. Starfish plush
  86. Seahorse toy
  87. Safety goggles
  88. Security guard costume
  89. Sandwich keeper
    sandwich-sized food container
  90. Skates
  91. Sandpaper
  92. Squid toy
  93. South Carolina postcard
  94. Sealion plush
  95. Ski boots
  96. Scrunchie
  97. “Scooby-Doo” plush
  98. Scooter
  99. Siberian husky plush
  100. Soup spoon
  101. South Dakota postcard
  102. Screen-printed shirt
  103. Suitcase
  104. Skateboard
  105. Sunscreen
  106. Sheep plush
  107. Seashell
  108. Sweatband
  109. Scarecrow figurine
  110. “S” Scrabble tile
  111. Shampoo

T

  1. Teddy bear
  2. Trophy
  3. Thesaurus
  4. Tennis ball
  5. “T” Scrabble tile
  6. Tiara
  7. Table tennis paddle
  8. Thimble
  9. Tinsel
    decorative foil used for parties or holiday decor
  10. Tutu
  11. Thumb drive
  12. Tabby cat plush
  13. “Transformers” action figure
  14. Thank you card
  15. Tee
    peg used in golf
  16. “Toy Story” movie on DVD
  17. Thermometer
  18. Triceratops figurine
  19. Tie-dye shirt
  20. Tractor toy
  21. Tambourine
  22. Truck toy
  23. Tiddly Winks game
  24. Trinket
    small ornament or bauble
  25. Tongs
  26. Tape measure
  27. Teeth
    fake teeth from a costume, such as vampire fangs
  28. Tree frog figurine
  29. Treasure Hunt board game
  30. Trumpet toy
  31. Train model
  32. Turkey craft from Thanksgiving
  33. “Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles” action figure
  34. Tugboat toy
  35. Tie
  36. Tiger figurine from zoo animals set
  37. Tinkerbell plush
    Disney character
  38. T-Rex figurine
  39. Tomato from plastic food toy set
  40. Titanic history book
  41. Thumper plush
    from “Bambi”
  42. Teacup
  43. “Toy Story” doll
    such as Buzz Lightyear or Woody
  44. Taxi model
    toy car
  45. Twig
  46. Tulip photo
  47. T-Rex skeleton model puzzle
  48. Timon plush
    from “The Lion King”
  49. Tassel
    such as the one worn on a graduation cap
  50. Tic-tac-toe game
  51. Tortoise plush
  52. Thor action figure
  53. Telephone toy
  54. Tigger plush
    from “Winnie the Pooh”
  55. Toucan toy
  56. Tennessee postcard
  57. Tablet
    such as an iPad or Kindle
  58. Thread
  59. Tinkertoy
    construction set
  60. Tennis racket
  61. Tap shoes
  62. Tiana doll
    from “The Princess and the Frog”
  63. Tiger plush
  64. Tom Sawyer book
  65. Texas postcard
  66. Terrier photo
  67. Tarantula toy from fake bug set
  68. Turtleneck shirt
  69. Temporary tattoo
  70. Tote bag
  71. Toad plush
  72. Teapot toy
  73. Tank toy
    military vehicle
  74. Tape recorder
  75. Textbook

U

  1. Umbrella
  2. U.S. map
  3. Ukulele
  4. Utah map
  5. Unicorn sticker
  6. Utility belt
  7. Underwater camera
  8. “Up” movie on DVD
  9. University sweatshirt
  10. Ugly Duckling book
  11. U.K. postcard
  12. “U” Scrabble tile
  13. UNO game
  14. Uniform
  15. UFO figurine
  16. Uncle’s photo
  17. Utensil
  18. Unicorn plush
  19. U.K. map
  20. Ugly holiday sweater
  21. Underwater pool toy
  22. U.S. flag
  23. Utah postcard

V

  1. Valentine’s Day card
  2. Video game
  3. “Very Hungry Caterpillar” book
  4. Vampire fang mouthpiece
  5. “Velveteen Rabbit” book
  6. Viking ship model
  7. Video game controller
  8. Velociraptor figurine
  9. Veterinarian costume
  10. Virginia postcard
  11. Vegetable toy
  12. Vacation picture
  13. Velvet fabric
  14. Vermont postcard
  15. VHS tape
  16. Visor
  17. Vinyl record
  18. Vampire bat plush
  19. “V” Scrabble tile
  20. Video camera

W

  1. White paint
  2. Windchime
  3. Watch
  4. “Winnie the Pooh” plush
  5. “W” Scrabble tile
  6. Wrench
  7. Whale plush
  8. Wizard costume
  9. Wooden building blocks
  10. Wolf plush
  11. Wand
  12. Wireless speaker
  13. “Where’s Waldo?” book
  14. Wings from a fairy or angel costume
  15. Wiffle ball
  16. Watercolor paint set
  17. Wonder Woman figurine
  18. Wildflower
  19. Wyoming postcard
  20. Wallet
  21. “Willy Wonka and the Chocolate Factory” DVD
  22. Washington postcard
  23. Watering can
  24. Wig
  25. Walrus plush
  26. Woody doll
    from “Toy Story”
  27. West Virginia postcard
  28. Whistle
  29. Witch costume
  30. Wooly mammoth plush
  31. Wombat plush
  32. Wisconsin postcard
  33. Whirlybird
  34. Water bottle
  35. “Winnie the Pooh” DVD
  36. Wallaby plush

X

  1. “X-Men” comic book
  2. “X” alphabet magnet
  3. Xylophone
  4. “X” Scrabble tile
  5. Xbox controller
  6. X-ray set
  7. “X marks the spot” treasure map
  8. X-wing plane model
    from “Star Wars”
  9. Xerox paper
  10. “X” cookie cutter
  11. Xiaosaurus dinosaur photo
  12. “X-Men” movie on DVD
  13. “X” alphabet block
  14. Xenosaurus figurine

Y

  1. Yearbook
  2. Yo-yo
  3. Yoshi plush
    from “Super Mario Bros.”
  4. Yellow paint
  5. Yoda figurine
    from “Star Wars”
  6. Yahtzee game
  7. Yellow model school bus
  8. Yellow Play-Doh
  9. Yardstick
  10. Yankees hat
  11. Yacht toy
  12. Yoda plush
    from “Star Wars”
  13. “Y” Scrabble tile
  14. Yellow cab toy
  15. Yakisoba noodles
  16. Yearly planner
  17. Yu-Gi-Oh! trading cards
  18. Yeti plush
  19. Yachting cap
  20. Yellow rubber duck
  21. Yarn
  22. Yak plush
  23. Yoga mat

Z

  1. Zebra plush
  2. Zookeeper costume
  3. Zombie plush
  4. “Z” Scrabble tile
  5. Zelda video game
  6. Zip-up hoodie
  7. “Zootopia” movie on DVD
  8. Zuma plush
    from “Paw Patrol”
  9. Zero number block
  10. Zoo animal figurine set
  11. Ziti noodles
  12. “Z” magnet from alphabet set
  13. Ziploc bag
  14. Zucchini toy from play food set
  15. Zebra shark plush

How to Choose the Perfect Show-and-Tell Item

Choosing the perfect show-and-tell item can be a challenge!

The best show-and-tell items have rich stories behind them, making it easy for the presenter to find a lot of things to say as they share the item with their classmates.

Keep these tips in mind to choose the perfect item:

  • Choose something personal. An item that’s a particular favorite or has a strong memory attached will be easy to talk about. Your child will show more enthusiasm when talking about their favorite toy or a picture from a recent vacation than they would when talking about a random household object!
  • Be practical. Consider the item’s value, size, safety, and breakability before sending your kid off to school with it! For example, if your kid loves Xbox, you might want to send the controller rather than the Xbox itself. The controller will be easier to carry — and less expensive to replace if it gets broken or lost!
  • Be prepared. Choose your item (or several items, if the class does “show and tell” on a regular schedule) as early as possible. Generating ideas in advance of the activity can give you time to find the best items and the best story to tell, rather than bringing whatever you have on hand at the last minute. A little bit of storytelling practice the night before “show and tell” can’t hurt, either!

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