Show and Tell in Junior Kindergarten

The Junior Kindergarten children have been introduce to ‘Show and Tell’ in this term to help them build more confidence when speaking in a large group.  Over the week, each child brings in a item from home that they would like to share with class. They each get a turn to stand in front of the class to talk about their item.   A short song is sung to introduce each child.  After talking about their item, the rest of the class is encouraged to ask questions or make comments.  They each put up their hand and wait their turn.

‘Show and Tell’ encourages the children to:

• speak clearly (when describing the item they talking about) keeping to the subject;
• use more descriptive words, helping to widen their use of vocabulary;
• increase confidence while speaking, and to be more attentive while listening;
• make eye contact with who is talking and the audience;
• learn how to be an audience, raising hands to ask questions or make a comment;
• ask different kinds of questions (why, when, where, how etc.);
• to respond appropriately, using simple complete sentence;
• to say thank you at the end of their presentation.

And as all this learn is taking place, the children are truly enjoying sharing and talking about their items that they have brought in.  ‘Show and Tell’ is a valuable and rewarding teaching time!