Show and Tell Planner
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About this resource
“Show and tell” is the most common KS1 presentation task and one of the few moments a child has to give a structured, sustained spoken explanation. Most children find it terrifying — not because they can’t do it, but because they haven’t planned it.
This two-page planner walks them through the three parts of a good show-and-tell: what it is, why it matters to me, one interesting fact about it. There’s a practice tracker on page 2 so the child can tick “I said it to a teddy / I said it to a grown-up / I said it in the mirror” before the real day.
Directly targets NC spoken language requirements 5 (“give well-structured descriptions”) and 8 (“speak audibly and fluently”).
What you'll learn
- Explaining & justifying DfE NC English spoken language reqs 4, 5, 7
- Presenting & performing DfE NC English spoken language reqs 8, 9, 10
Inside this resource
- 2 printable pages
For the student — how to do this
You're going to complete a printable activity sheet about english. It should take about 15 minutes. Take your time — there's no rush. If you get stuck, ask a grown-up.
For parents and carers
This is a printable activity sheet for Key Stage 1 english — about 15 minutes of focused activity. Your child can complete this on their own or with you alongside. There's no pressure to finish in one sitting.
Their best score, the time taken, and any answers they got wrong will all be saved automatically to your dashboard so you can see how they're getting on.
For teachers and tutors
A a printable activity sheet aligned to the DfE National Curriculum for Key Stage 1 english. Use as a standalone activity, a homework task, or a lesson plenary.
Pupils' completion data and assessment scores flow into the class dashboard so you can spot who needs support and on which sub-topic.
How to check the work
Compare the child's answers to the answer key (where one is included). For activities without a single right answer — drawings, reflections, or open-ended writing — talk through what they did and why. Process matters as much as outcome.