21 Show and Tell Ideas for Letter R

Press the robot's buttons and make your best beep-boop voice. Show the blinking lights, then tell the class one job your robot would do — fold laundry, explore Mars, or feed the dog.

Count down from five with the whole class, then blast off with a giant whoosh. Point to the nose cone and fins, and share one thing real rockets carry into space.

A rocking horse is a pretend pony with perfect manners. Your child can rock it gently, give it a name and a favorite pretend snack, and explain how rocking horses helped kids practice riding long ago.

Shake the rattle fast, then slow, then super-duper fast. Ask the class to guess what is rattling inside, then share one funny story from when you were a baby.

Vroom the car across the floor in a big zoom. Explain that race cars are built super light so they can go super fast, then hold a one-lap race against a friend's car.

Point to the curly horns and explain that rams bump heads to show who is boss. Give a gentle pretend headbutt to the air, then let the class practice their gentlest ram nods.

Tie one simple knot while the class watches your fingers. Coil the rope into a neat circle, then challenge a friend to a gentle tug-of-war while everyone cheers.

Squeeze the duck to make it squeak and give it a name. Explain that it floats because it is full of air, then tell the class your duck's favorite bath-time game.

Point to each color in order and let the class chant along — red, orange, yellow, green, blue, purple. Explain that rainbows appear when sunshine meets rain, then ask who has spotted one in the sky.

Show the long ears and the wiggly nose, then hop across the front of the class. Explain that rabbits munch crunchy carrots and clover, then let the class hop in place with you.

Count the petals with the class and take one deep sniff to share. Point out the stem's thorns and explain they guard the flower, like tiny swords protecting a castle.

Point to the big horn and stomp like a rhino for the class. Explain that the horn is made of the same stuff as your fingernails, then let everyone stomp back to their seats.

Point to the numbers on the side and read last week's rainfall like a weather reporter. Explain that the tube catches rain so scientists can measure storms, then predict tomorrow's weather for the class.

Your child can point to the raccoon's black mask and ringed tail, then share that raccoons use their nimble front paws almost like hands to feel and wash their food.

Pop one raspberry on each fingertip like tiny fruity hats and show the class. Describe the bumpy texture, then share whether yours taste sweet or a little bit tart.

Show the bright red outside, then reveal the white inside you sliced at home. Describe the peppery crunch in one word, then take a class vote: who would dare the peppery bite at snack time?

Show the hollow inside and count the pale seeds with the class. Let everyone hear one loud crunch, then vote — is this pepper sweet like candy or crunchy like an apple?

Show the raking motion — pull, pull, pile — and let the class copy you. Explain that rakes gather fallen leaves into mountains of fun, then invite everyone to jump into an imaginary leaf pile.

Measure a book, a pencil, and a friend's hand while the class shouts the numbers. Announce which one was longest, then let a friend measure your shoe.

Slide the ring on and hold your hand high so it sparkles. Describe its color and shine, then tell the class the story of where you got it — a gift, a prize, or a treasure find.

Swirl the ribbon in a big circle and draw a rainbow shape in the air. Tie a simple bow with the teacher's help, then tell the class what first prize your ribbon would win.