So going through the alphabet, today we’re going to be covering a trickier one: Y! So, let's see what your child could give a presentation on at their next show and tell.
One thing you can do as a parent to help prepare your child is to get them comfortable and confident in what they are presenting.
Show and tell is a great way for your child to build confidence in their presenting skills as well as they can easily talk about something they are passionate about and makes them feel more confident to do so in the future about a broader range of topics.
So try your best to make sure to set some time together to talk with your child about what they enjoy about their toy, and what they might think their friends and teacher might appreciate about it.
This could be:
Why did they choose their toy?
Why do they like it?
Why is it different from other choices?
Did they learn anything from it?
But now on with the list! Going through this article with your children is a perfect way to let them find toys that they will have a natural attraction to and will enjoy presenting on.
This spinner and card game is great for active youngsters and can be played with adults as well for a great bonding opportunity.
Great for active kids, this spin on twister is also a great activity to get the whole class involved with during a show and tell, having an active presentation is a great way to get kids involved and engaged.
This trading card game gained popularity in the late 90s, and while it may seem a little overcomplicated to some parents, it is a perfect way to increase your kid's reading comprehension and basic math skills.
The game requires lots of reading and some slightly above average math skills, and if these skills can be gained in a way they enjoy, the better for both of you!
It’s also a great way to encourage kids to make friends, and the detailed artwork makes the game appealing to a wide range of age groups.
This creative yarn kit is a great hobby for your child to learn for a show and tell. This kit comes with materials and instructions for 19 cute designs.
It is incredibly impressive for a kid to pick up a skill for a show and tell, and the art form of making yarn creatures can be carried on as a fun hobby with plenty of opportunity for creative expression.
This water-based remote control toy is perfect if you have a large enough body of water to try it on. Even just floating it in a bath or a sink shows off its sleek design.
However, it is more fragile than a lot of the other products on this list, so it probably is not the best choice for younger or less delicate kids.
This yummy lip balm kit is a great choice for creative kids interested in the creation process behind products like cosmetics.
This kit allows for maximum customization with different flavors, colors, and scents included.
As well as this the kit has a focus on educational elements like the importance of SPF, which can be an interesting topic for your youngster to include in their presentation.
Perfect for younger kids, this educational leapfrog toy focuses on teaching kids about phonics and different pronunciation.
The light-up design with its electronic sounds makes it perfectly clear to younger kids the sounds of different phonics and make it a great choice for a class presentation.
This bigger toy, while more of an investment, is a perfect toy for active kids and a great long-term hobby.
The small vehicle features a trendy Y-shaped design, making it easier for kids to balance themselves.
The particular design linked is also foldable, making it perfect for taking it on trips and also super convenient for taking into class for a show and tell.
What They Can Talk About
How long have they been scooting for
Why they chose the color they have
Where is the coolest place they have been on their scooter
Photography is an easy hobby for kids to pick up, but with most cameras now just built into smartphones, it is hard to trust kids to take photos on such valuable devices.
This cute yellow camera is the perfect solution.
The dedicated camera can take good-quality digital photos while also being sturdy enough to survive children, and it’s also waterproof, so perfect for kids who love swimming or getting their toys wet.
What They Can Talk About
Why are they interested in photography
What are the favorite photos they have taken
What would they like to take photos of
Takeaway
So I bet that there are more toys beginning with Y than you thought were out there! I hope this article has been able to give you plenty of STEM ideas and something you can hopefully use for your child's next show and tell!
Hi, my name is Elena Jones, and my full-time job is a teacher. Through teaching, I have discovered that children learn in many different ways, and have seen the positive impact both STEM and Montessori toys have on children.
Through this site I hope to educate parents and adults about these toys, providing them with useful information on how they can be used, and provide some in depth reviews of different toys to consider too.
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