Show and Tell Letter M – Meaningful Ideas and Fun Activities for Preschoolers

Discover the best Show and Tell ideas for the letter M! From monkeys and muffins to magnets and moons, this preschool-friendly guide is packed with creative letter M activities—including crafts, printables, STEM projects, songs, and more—to make learning memorable and fun for young learners.

📸 Image: Show and Tell Letter M items – monkey, moon, muffin, magnet, marker, mittens

📸 Image: Crafts – monkey mask, moon foil painting, magnet tray


🌕 Show and Tell Letter M Ideas and Activities

  • Monkey – Stuffed monkey, puppet, or monkey book
  • Moon – Moon phase poster, image, or drawing
  • Muffin – Toy muffin, mini real one, or coloring page
  • Magnet – Any fridge magnet or magnetic letter
  • Marker – Favorite color or scented marker
  • Mittens – Real winter gloves or tiny doll mittens
  • Music – Small instrument or song performance

💡 Encourage: “My M item is ___ and I chose it because…”


🎯 What You'll Find in This Letter M Guide

  • 🧸 Show and Tell items that start with M
  • 🎨 Letter M-themed crafts and art activities
  • ✏️ Printable worksheets to trace and color
  • 🎶 Letter M songs and videos for phonics practice
  • 🧪 Simple STEM ideas involving magnets, measuring, and more
  • 📚 Book recommendations featuring the letter M

Whether you're a teacher planning a classroom activity or a parent creating learning fun at home, these letter M ideas will help your preschooler master the alphabet while having a great time!🎨 Letter M Craft Ideas

  • Monkey Mask – Paper plate + brown paper + googly eyes
  • Muffin Collage – Use muffin liner + tissue for top
  • Moon Foil Texture – Dab white/gray paint with foil
  • Magnet Sorting Tray – Decorate magnetic items on metal tray

✏️ Free Printable Letter M Worksheets

  • Trace uppercase and lowercase M
  • Circle all M’s in a worksheet
  • Match M-words to their images
  • Color items starting with M

Download Free Letter M Worksheets (PDF)


🎵 Letter M Songs & Videos

  • The M Song – Have Fun Teaching
  • Five Little Monkeys – Classic movement song
  • Moon Song – Gentle bedtime rhythm

▶️ Watch on YouTube: The M Song


📚 Letter M Book Recommendations

  • Five Little Monkeys Jumping on the Bed – Eileen Christelow
  • If You Give a Moose a Muffin – Laura Numeroff
  • Goodnight Moon – Margaret Wise Brown
  • Magnet Max – Monica Lozano Hughes

📸 Image: Preschool books for letter M – monkeys, muffins, moon


🔬 Letter M STEM & Sensory Ideas

  • Magnet Play – Sort what sticks and what doesn’t
  • Moon Phases Oreos – Explore the lunar cycle using cookies
  • Measuring Station – Use rulers or scales to compare classroom items
  • Marshmallow Building – Build with mini marshmallows and toothpicks

🎯 Tip: Combine sensory bins with mini objects that start with M – markers, monkeys, marbles – to spark letter sound discussions and sorting fun.


🎉 Wrap-Up: Make the Letter M Magical

Letter M is packed with marvelous possibilities! Whether your child brings a magnet for Show and Tell, sings a monkey song, or paints a marble masterpiece, these activities help build a strong foundation in letter recognition, phonics, and creativity.

💬 Share your favorite Letter M moment in the comments!

➡️ Next letter: Show and Tell Letter N ➡

💬 What was your favorite M item? Share with us in the comments!

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