Show and tell

In the United Kingdom, North America, New Zealand and Australia, it is a common classroom activity in early elementary school.

The exact origins of show and tell are unknown, but it was written about as early as 1954 in the journal Childhood Education.

[5] Although often thought of as an activity for younger children, teachers have described successfully bringing it into classrooms of students in middle and even secondary grades.

[9] A 1994 paper found more involved teaching can lead to better psychological gains for students than a more passive approach.

[2] Show and tell has been criticized for the amount of time it takes, monotony, and for penalizing shy students.