My twins’ preschool class has show and tell every week, and each week’s theme is a different letter of the alphabet. Every week, I spend at least a few minutes brainstorming items we own that start with the letter of the week. I know many other preschool and kindergarten parents are doing the same. I’m making all our lives easier and compiling as many ideas as I can think of for each letter of the alphabet! Here is the ultimate alphabet show and tell guide with ideas for every letter of the alphabet.
General tips for finding an alphabet show and tell item!
Preschoolers can learn a lot through show and tell, and my kids love it! Here are my tips to make choosing alphabet show and tell items a little easier.
Decide what to bring the day before (or even earlier!) There is nothing worse than scrambling to get out the door and thinking “Oh no! We forgot show and tell!” I have been there. It’s not fun. Set an alarm or write it on your calendar to take care of this the day before.
If your child has a hard time sticking to the theme, it might help to lay out a few items that start with that letter and let them choose from those. The times I’ve taken my twins to the toy box to look for something, they often had a hard time limiting their focus to the letter of the week. They just want to bring their favorite toy.
Consider discussing with your preschooler that once we decide on an alphabet show and tell item, he/she can’t change their mind. It has happened more than once that my twins decide what they want to bring, and then the morning of, decide that item isn’t actually what they wanted. This leads to a frustrating last second scramble.
Search your toy box for ideas. You’ll be surprised what you find! If you have letter blocks, they can be an easy go-to idea.
Search your book and DVD shelves for titles that start with the letter of the week.
Foods, animals, places, and characters are my other go-to categories for ideas for alphabet show and tell.
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A B C D E F G H I J K L M N O P Q R S T U V W X Y Z
A
- alligator
- acorn
- astronaut
- airplane
- award (trophy or ribbon)
- apple (real or from a toy kitchen)
- avocado
- apple sauce
- apple juice
- almonds (not a good idea at a nut-free school)
- Asia, Africa, America, Australia, and so on (show on a map or globe)
- ace (from a deck of cards)
- angel (Christmas decor)
- arm (your own or on a toy)
- armadillo
- ant
- aardvark
- animal (any stuffed animal or figurine)
- Aladdin
- Abu from Aladdin
- Ariel Disney Princess from The Little Mermaid
- Aurora Disney Princess from Sleeping Beauty
- Alice and Wonderland
- Anna from Frozen
- asparagus
- Angelina Ballerina
- apricot
- artichoke
- Apple Jack and Apple Bloom from My Little Pony
- Alvin and the Chipmunks
- Arthur
- Abby Cadabby
- Andy from Toy Story
- Anita from 101 Dalmations
- Abraham Lincoln (Could bring a penny)
- Andrew Jackson (Could bring a $20 bill if you trust that it will come back)
- Alexander Hamilton
- Albert Einstein
- Angelica from The Rugrats
- Anakin Skywalker from Star Wars
- albatross
- antelope
- arrow from bow and arrow toy
- ambulance
- American girl doll
B
- baby doll
- bag
- backpack
- basket
- ball
- bandage or Band-Aid
- baseball
- bean
- bear
- bell
- belt
- bird
- blanket
- block
- boat
- bottle
- bowl
- box
- branch
- Bob the Builder
- Barbie doll
- burger
- battle ship
- Bugs Bunny
- Disney Princess Belle
- Beast from Beauty and the Beast
- Bambi
- Buzz Lightyear or Bullseye from Toy Story
- Batman
- Boots from Dora the Explorer
- bubble wand or machine
- banana
- broccoli
- beets
- bell peppers
- brownies
- blackberries
- biscuits
- badger
- barn
- Bahamas, Barbados, Belize, etc. on a map
- bunny
- Bert from Sesame Street
- binoculars
- bow and arrow toy
- ballerina or ballet costume
- beads
- brick (LEGO or cardboard building brick)
- bracelet
- Bitty Baby
- Branch from Trolls
- Bluey or Bingo
C
- cat
- cardinal bird
- comb
- coat
- cookie
- candy
- cup
- chicken
- carrot
- cheese
- car
- camera
- castle
- caterpillar (The Very Hungry Caterpillar would be great!)
- cobra
- cheetah
- cow
- crab
- chameleon
- chimpanzee
- coin
- coral
- crane
- crocodile
- corn
- cake
- cupcake
- cherries
- cantaloupe
- clementine
- cucumber
- cereal
- coffee
- camel
- conch shell
- cricket
- coyote
- Canada, China, Cuba, Czech Republic, and so on.
- clown
- cup
- circle
- cymbal
- can
- circus
- celery
- city (something with the name of your city on it)
- Cinderella
- Casper the Friendly Ghost
- Christopher Robbin from Winnie the Pooh
- Clifford the Big Red Dog
- Clarabelle Cow
- Caillou
- Charlie Brown
- crib
- Chelsea Barbie doll
- clock
- cactus
- costume
- compass
- cannon (we have one with a pirate ship set)
- Cocomelon
D
- dog
- dice
- deer
- dollar
- dime
- dad
- dart (like from Nerf toy)
- doughnut
- daisy
- drum
- dragon
- doll
- duck
- dolphin
- doctor (kit or costume)
- diamond
- Duplo Legos
- dove
- donkey
- digger
- dinosaur
- dalmatian
- dandelion
- dessert
- drumstick
- Dallas, Denver, Dominican Republic etc. on a Map
- dumptruck
- drill
- Daisy Duck
- Donald Duck
- Dash from The Incredibles
- Dumbo
- Daniel Tiger
- Doc McStuffins
- Dora the Explorer
- Diego from Dora the Explorer
- Dory from Finding Nemo
- Didi Pickles from the Rugrats
- Dennis the Menace
- Darth Vadar
- D.W. from Arthur
- Disney
E
- elephant
- envelope
- ear (Mr. Potato Head part, for example)
- earring
- ear muffs
- eggplant
- eye or eyeglasses
- egg
- Easter egg
- Earth
- elf
- eagle
- England, Ecuador, Europe etc. (on a map)
- eel
- egg roll
- engine
- elk
- emerald
- Elsa from Frozen
- Elena of Avalor
- Elmer Fudd
- Eeyore from Winnie the Pooh
- Elmo
- Elastigirl from Incredibles
- Esmerelda
- eraser
- excavator
F
- frog
- fish
- firetruck
- friendship bracelet
- friend (picture)
- flag
- farmer
- fairy
- flower
- flashlight
- fox
- finger or finger nail
- fork
- feather
- flamingo
- fan
- football
- falcon
- ferret
- face
- father
- ferry boat
- firefly
- flea
- frisbee
- flip flop
- flour
- foot
- folk music
- forest
- fig
- french fries
- fruit
- fiddle
- french toast
- fortune cookies
- Froot Loops or Frosted Flakes
- Fred Flinstone
- Flounder from The Little Mermaid
- Franklin the turtle
- Frosty the Snowman
- Fiona from Shrek
- Flynn Rider from Tangled
- France, Finland, Fiji and other countries that start with F
- Frozen movie, book, or toy
- family (picture)
- fan
- flippers
G
- grill
- gorilla
- girl
- game
- golf club or ball
- grass
- giraffe
- grape
- grasshopper
- gear
- glove
- guitar
- glasses
- gong
- gazelle
- green tea
- gecko
- gerbil
- goldfish
- goose
- grizzly bear
- green pepper
- green beans
- garlic
- ginger
- garbage truck
- Garfield
- globe
- ghost
- Gumby
- Goldilocks
- Grover from Sesame Street
- Goofy
- Guess who?
- Garden or gardening tools
- Goal (soccer or football goal)
- gold coins
- grandparents (picture)
- gummy bears
- gum
- Gaston from Beauty and the Beast
- Genie from Aladdin
- Grumpy from Snow White
- G.I. Joe
- George from Curious George
- Godzilla
- Green Hornet
- groceries
- George Washington ($1 bill)
- Germany, Greece, Guatemala, etc.
- gift (a box wrapped up)
- gymnastics
- galaxy
- governor (picture of your local governor)
- goggles
H
- harp
- hippo
- Hulk
- Hello Kitty
- home (picture)
- horse
- Halloween (decor, shirt, costume, etc.)
- Hatchimals
- heart (shape or organ)
- honey
- Harry Potter
- Hot Wheels car
- hazelnut
- hair (brush, bow, hairdryer, Mrs. Potato Head piece)
- halo
- hammer (from toy tool bench)
- head
- helicopter
- herb
- hero
- husky
- hexagon
- hospital
- hot dog
- hot air balloon
- hundred (100 of any item)
- horoscope
- hornet
- hockey stick or puck
- honor
- hawk
- hay
- hatchet
- hard hat
- hat
- hand (Mr. Potato Head)
- handbag
- handkerchief
- hamster
- ham
- handcuff
- hot cakes (pancakes)
- hummingbird
- hyena
- hare
- hedgehog
- Hamm from Toy Story
- Homer Simpson
- Hermione Granger from Harry Potter
- Hawaii, Honduras, Hungary etc on a map
- Hannah Montana
- Han Solo
- hippy (costume, wig, clothing item, etc.)
- horn
- heron
- hose
- headphones
- headband
I
- ice cream
- iron
- ivy leaf
- iris
- ice cube
- ice skate
- ink pen
- insect
- infant (baby doll)
- ice cream scoop
- iguana
- igloo
- icing
- Idaho potato
- instrument
- inch (ruler)
- inchworm
- Iron Man
- Inspector Gadget
- Incredible Hulk
- The Incredibles
- Ice Age
J
- jacket
- Jack in the box
- jaguar
- jellyfish
- jet
- jump rope
- jewelry or jewelry box
- jigsaw puzzle
- jelly beans
- jeep
- jersey
- Jake from Jake and the Neverland Pirates
- Justice League toy
- Japan
- janitor
- jack russell terrior
- January, June, or July (calendar page)
- Jesus (baby Jesus from a Nativity scene)
- juice
- joke (copy of a joke to tell to the class)
- jungle
- Jupiter
- jeans
- jam
- jingle bell
- juke box
- Jafar from Aladdin
- Princess Jasmine
- Jessie from Toy Story
- Jack Sparrow
- Junie B. Jones
- Jabba the Hut
- Jack Jack from The Incredibles
- Jiminy Cricket
- jackhammer
K
- kangaroo
- kite
- key chain
- keyboard
- kitchen (small toy set)
- kiss (Hersey kiss)
- king
- kaleidoscope
- koala
- Kinetic sand
- knife (toy)
- kitten
- keys
- knight
- karaoke machine
- Kansas or Kentucky (on a map)
- kiwifruit
- killer whale
- karate belt
- kindergarten (picture of teacher or friend)
- ketchup from toy kitchen set
- Ken doll
- Katniss Everdeen
- Kermit the frog
- Kim Possible
- King Arthur
- kitty
- Kristoff from Frozen
- Kool Aid man
- King Louie from The Jungle Book
- King Triton
- Kanga the kangaroo
- kid
- kettle
- knickknack
- knapsack
- kick board
- Katerina from Daniel Tiger’s Neighborhood
L
- lion
- ladybug
- lips (Mr. Potato head)
- leaf
- lock
- ladder
- lamp (from dollhouse)
- lunchbox
- light (flashlight)
- lollipop
- letter
- lamb
- lobster
- locket
- lantern
- lemon
- lime
- lace
- Laborador retriever
- lid
- leg
- lava
- luggage
- light saber
- LEGO
- leopard
- Leapfrog toy
- lanyard
- leggings
- leotard
- library book
- leprechaun
- Little People figure
- Leatherback sea turtle
- llama
- lorikeet
- lacrosse
- Louisiana (on a map)
- Lisa Simpson
- Lilo from Lilo and Stitch
- Loki
- Lois Lane
- Luigi
- Little Red Riding Hood
- Lion King
- Lightning McQueen
- Lone Ranger
- Luke Skywalker
- Little Mermaid
- Lumiere from Beauty and the Beast
- Lotso from Toy Story
- Lord Farquaad
- linguini
M
- meatball
- monster
- Magnatiles
- magnet
- milk
- melon
- mint
- martian
- makeup
- mask
- marshmallow
- mustard
- maple syrup
- mango
- mushroom
- muffin
- marker
- mouse
- moose
- Mickey Mouse
- microphone
- money or money clip
- microscope
- Michigan or Minnesota (on a map)
- Mars
- mermaids
- magic trick
- music box
- motorcycle
- mitten
- Matchbox car
- monkey
- maraca
- Mega Bloks
- M&Ms candy
- Minnie Mouse
- Mufasa from The Lion King
- Minions
- Mulan
- Michelangelo Ninja Turtles
- Miss Piggy
- mummy
- Merida from Brave
- mandarin orange
- macaroni and cheese
- mountain
- manta ray
- mockingbird
- Moana
- mirror (kid safe)
- mustache (we have a set of dress up sticker mustaches that would be fun)
- Margaret from Daniel Tiger’s Neighborhood
- Miss Elaina from Daniel Tiger’s Neighborhood
N
- Neptune
- nail polish
- nail
- naan
- nuggets
- Nutella
- nachos
- noodles
- narwhal
- newt
- nightengale
- nighthawk
- newspaper
- nose
- nest
- net
- nurse
- necklace
- necktie
- nuts
- notebook
- ninja
- note
- nectarine
- neighbor
- neighborhood
- Nana
- nickel
- Nevada, Nebraska, New York, New Hampshire, New Mexico, New Jersey on a map
- Nancy (Fancy Nancy)
- Nemo
- Norville the Dragon (Wallykazam)
- Nala from Lion King
O
- octopus
- octagon
- ocean
- operation
- opera
- olive
- onion
- oats
- owl
- oar
- oven (from a doll set)
- orange
- ostrich
- omelet
- ox
- oil
- orca
- origami
- orchid
- oyster
- oval
- one
- otter
- oboe
- Olaf
- Optimus Prime
- Obi won Kenobi
- Oliver Twist
- Oscar the Grouch
- Olive Oyl
- O the Owl from Daniel Tiger
- Oompa Loompa
- ogre
- ocra
P
- popcorn
- peanut
- pig
- Piglet from Winnie the Pooh
- person
- purse
- pot
- potato
- print or printer paper
- paint
- paintbrush
- pickle
- pony
- ponytail
- pecan
- pumpkin
- pump
- purple
- pineapple
- pine tree
- pencil
- pen
- paper
- Pope
- pipe
- pool
- putter
- pillow
- part
- pet
- pebble
- penny
- pentagon
- Pastor or Priest (picture of)
- pastry
- paste
- parents
- package
- pizza
- peppers
- papaya
- pear
- plum
- pea
- parsnip
- pail
- Peppa Pig
- panda bear
- polar bear
- PJ Masks
- pajamas
- penguin
- puppy
- princess
- Paw Patrol
- pink
- Power Ranger
- porcupine
- piano
- pirate
- party favor
- Pac-Man
- palm tree
- plants
- parachute
- Pluto
- pug
- Perdita from 101 Dalmatians
- Pongo from 101 Dalmatians
- poncho
- Pinocchio
- Pocahontas
- Pumbaa from Lion King
- Porky Pig
- peach
- planet
- Prince Wednesday from Daniel Tiger’s Neighborhood
- Poppy from Trolls
Q
- queen (deck of cards or figurine)
- quilt
- quack
- quarter
- quail
- quiet
- Quaker Oats
- quiz
- quadrilateral shape
- Quasimodo
- Queen of hearts
- quinoa
- quiche
R
- robe
- Robin Hood
- rope
- ring
- rice
- rectangle
- rector
- recipe
- receipt
- right (glove, shoe)
- rabbit
- raisin
- radicchio
- radio
- radish
- red
- roof
- Rhode Island
- road
- ravioli
- raspberry
- rose
- rosemary
- Rapunzal
- Red Riding Hood
- Rex from Toy Story
- Roger Rabbit
- Rafiki
- Roo
- Rudolph the red nosed reindeer
- reindeer
- rhinoceros
- rainbow
- rain jacket
- rat
- racket
- Raffi
- rocket
- railway
- Radio Flyer
- remote
- raccoon
- ribbon
- rocking horse
- ruler
- rolling pin
- recycle truck
S
- sock
- soccer ball
- soap
- sunglasses
- snake
- scale
- Superman
- Spider-Man
- spider
- sunflower
- squash
- solar system
- shield (like Captain America’s shield)
- saw (from tool bench toy)
- screwdriver (from tool bench toy)
- sucker
- Skittles
- sneaker
- shoe
- sandal
- sleeping bag
- spaghetti
- strawberry
- seed
- salt
- silverware
- stone
- sailboat
- sushi
- sweater
- saddle
- stamp
- seashell
- sugar
- swing
- slipper
- scarf
- squirrel
- swan
- sword
- Scar, Sarabi, or Simba from Lion King
- Snow White
- Sven from Frozen
- Sofia the First
- Stitch from Lilo and Stitch
- Slink and Sheriff Stinky from Toy Story
- Shriek
- Scooby Doo
- Snoopy
- Smurf
- Sonic the Hedgehog
- stopwatch
- Skipper Barbie doll
- stethoscope (play doctor or vet set)
- scoop or shovel (sand toys)
- snorkel
T
- triangle
- tape measure (toy tool set)
- tree
- taco
- tangerine
- teddy bear
- tiara
- train
- tractor
- truck
- top
- tyrannosaurus rex
- tarantula
- tire
- t-shirt
- toy tool
- turtle
- tea
- tiger
- Tinkerbell
- Princess Tiana
- tape
- tie
- tennis ball or racket
- tomato
- Tigger
- Teletubbies
- Thomas the Tank Engine
- telephone
- Toy Story (movie, book, or toy)
- tutu
- toast
- tuna
- turkey (stuffed toy or play food)
- Tarzan
- Thor
- T’Challa
- Tom and Jerry
- Tooth Fairy
- toothbrush
- Texas or Tennessee on a map
- trumpet or trombone (toy instrument)
- tow truck
U
- umbrella
- unicorn
- Ursula (from Little Mermaid)
- Umizoomi (Team Umizoomi)
- Uno game
- USA (flag, map)
- uncle
- ukelele
- Utah on a map
- undershirt
- utensils
- Ugg boots
- uniform, any kind
- upside down cake
- Ugly doll
- Underdog toy
V
- violin
- vulture
- viking
- villian
- valentine’s day card (print one free here)
- video
- video recorder
- vegetable (play food)
- vehicle
- vet play set
- vet figurine
- vampire
- van
- vanilla (ice cream play food)
- volleyball
- Very Hungry Caterpillar
- Voldemort
- Vampirina toy or book
- Velveteen Rabbit
- velcro (often on shoes or coats)
- vase (kid safe)
- vacuum toy
- vest
- velvet
- vine
- volleyball
- vote (I voted sticker)
- viper
- vacation (picture or souvenir)
W
- Wonder Woman
- Winnie the Pooh
- whistle
- wooden toy or car
- watch
- walrus
- washcloth
- water bottle
- whale
- whisk
- wig
- Where’s Waldo book
- window (from LEGO set)
- worm toy
- wallet
- Webkins
- wedding (photo)
- waffle (play set)
- windup toy
- wasp picture
- weasel
- warthog (Pumbaa from Lion King)
- wildebeest
- woodpecker
- wolf
- watermelon
- Where the Wild Things Are
- world (globe)
- walnuts
- wild rice
- Washington D.C. or Washington state on a map
- wrench from toy tool set
- wreath (mini one would be fun)
- web
- washing machine (from doll house)
- wizard
- wooly mammoth
- wolverine
X
- xylophone
- x-ray picture
- X letter from puzzle, book, cut out of magazine
- X-men
- X marks the spot
Y
- yo-yo
- yearbook
- yarn
- yogurt
- yam
- Yahtzi
- Yoda
- yolk
- yellow
- yellowjacket
- yak
- you (picture of yourself)
- Yosemite Same
- Yoshi dinosaur from Nintendo
- Yu-Gi-Oh
Z
- zombie
- zero
- zeppelin
- zebra
- zinnia flower
- zoo
- Zurg from Toy Story
- zipper
- zig zag line
- zucchini
- zookeeper figurine
- Zeus
- Zelda
- Zora
- Zoe 101
- Zeina
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