Add excitement to speaking and listening with this pack of Show and Tell Mystery Bag templates.
Show and Tell Mystery Bag – Add Excitement to Speaking and Listening!
Turn your classroom’s favorite weekly activity into an engaging surprise with the Show and Tell Mystery Bag! This resource is designed to spark curiosity, boost oral language skills, and encourage confident communication in young learners.
Perfect for early childhood and lower primary classrooms, this pack adds a fun twist to traditional news time while supporting key learning outcomes.
The Benefits of a Show and Tell Mystery Bag
Incorporating a show and tell mystery bag into your routine encourages:
- Speaking and listening skills development
- Confidence in presenting to peers
- Creative thinking and prediction skills
- A supportive, fun classroom environment
Children love the suspense and excitement of guessing what might be inside the bag—making it one of the most effective and fun ideas for show and tell.
What’s Included in the Mystery Bag Pack?
- Printable mystery bag labels and instruction cards
- Teacher guide with tips and routines
- Prompts and clues to support early presenters
- Reflection and recording worksheets
Download and Run Show and Tell in Your Classroom
Whether you’re introducing show and tell for the first time or refreshing your classroom routine, this resource provides everything you need to keep students engaged and learning. Explore the many show and tell benefits with a creative twist—download the Show and Tell Mystery Bag Pack today and watch your students shine!
Use the dropdown menu to choose between the easy to print PDF or the editable Google Slide version.
This resource was created by Lindsey Phillips, a teacher in Michigan and a Teach Starter Collaborator.
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