Show & Tell Activity Explained (Benefits, Drawbacks & Examples)

There are so many things that both children and parents look forward to in the elementary school years.

There are fall festivals, holiday performances, field days, school picnics, and learning to read just to name a few.

One of the simple joys of childhood that many parents remember and children look forward to is show and tell.

Have you ever wondered why Show and Tell is such an elementary school staple? Is it just a fun activity, or is it actually an important part of the lesson plan?

Let’s take a close look at the Show and Tell activity, from why teachers do it, to how parents can help their kids prepare.

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50 Perfect Sibling Names (Brother or Sister) for Lily

Adding to the family with another child is a significant change, exciting, and full of possibilities.

Now you have a new bundle of joy on the way, and your son or daughter will have a sibling to play (and fight) with.

You obviously want to choose a name for your new child that you love. But, when you have multiple children, you also need to consider how their names sound together. Especially if you ever have to fuss at all of them simultaneously — the names need to roll off the tongue naturally. (Just kidding.)

People spend tons of time searching books and online for the perfect baby name. But, it can get overwhelming trying to find a great name that also is a good sibling match.

So with that in mind, here are the best sibling names for a girl named Lily.

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The 50 Best Middle Names for Dylan (Boy)

It’s so exciting when you’re preparing for a new baby, but it’s also really busy.

It can get overwhelming trying to plan all the different parts of impending parenthood. You need to prepare the nursery, figure out a feeding and sleeping routine, and decide on your baby’s name.

A person’s name significantly influences how others perceive them. It also determines a lot about what your son will think about himself.

Considering how large a role a person’s name plays in their life, it makes sense people spend so much time looking at baby names.

But if you devote all your Google searching to finding a great first name, you might lose steam looking for a great middle name.

That’s why I’ve been putting together this middle names series. So with a quick glance, you can find the perfect middle name for your son!

Without any further ado, here are the best middle names for a boy named Dylan.

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The 50 Best Middle Names for Hope

When you’re expecting a baby, there’s a lot to think about.

Suddenly you’re spending all your time picking out nursery decorations, choosing diapers, scheduling doctor’s appointments, and learning lots of new things. One of the biggest things you probably spend your time on is finding a name for your baby.

A person’s name plays a major role in their life. It influences how others see them and also how they feel about themself. 

Unsurprisingly, people spend hours and hours scouring Google for the perfect first name for their babies. It’s a big deal.

But if you devote all your efforts to finding the first name, the middle name might slip through the cracks.

That’s why I’ve been putting together my middle names series. So with a quick glance, you can find the perfect middle name for your daughter!

Without any further ado, here are the best middle names for a girl named Hope.

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Should You Put Blackout Curtains in the Nursery? (Pros & Cons)

You’re likely here for one of two reasons. 

First, you might be the first-time parent researching how to prepare for your little one’s arrival, trying to decide which nursery items you need to pick up.

Or, you could be the parent of a baby who just won’t sleep when you want them to! You’re the parent with the sign on the doorbell saying “Please don’t ring, baby sleeping,” flinching at any noise during naptime, and you’re ready to try anything for some relief.

After all, babies can be a lot of work, and we all just need a nap to last more than 30 minutes (or at least some peace and quiet).

Blackout curtains, essential oils and sound machines are among the most popular options to turn to for a baby in need of some kind of sleep aid.

Blackout curtains are proven to have a positive effect on baby’s ability to fall asleep more easily and sleep longer, but are also not for every baby.

So should you put blackout curtain in a nursery?

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The 50 Best Middle Names for Charlie (Girl)

If you’re getting ready to have a baby, you already know how busy it makes your life.

It’s exciting, but it involves a lot of planning and decision-making. One of the biggest decisions is what you’ll name your baby.

A person’s name influences how others see and feel about them. It also plays a prominent role in how your daughter will feel about herself. 

When you consider how big a deal a name is, you can see why so many people devote all their time to finding the perfect first name.

But if you spend all your time looking for first names, what happens with the middle name?

That’s why I’ve been putting together my How To Pick A Middle Name series. So with a quick glance, you can find the perfect middle name for your daughter!

Without any further ado, here are the best middle names for a girl named Charlie.

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The 50 Best Middle Names for Declan

Congratulations! You’re about to have a baby, so you’re likely excited… but stressed too.

You have all sorts of things to think about, from diapers to nursery furniture and beyond. But the biggest thing you’re trying to figure out is probably what to name your baby. 

A name says a lot about a person. It can determine how people see others, but also how they think about themselves.

Since a name is such a big deal, it should be no surprise that people spend hours looking through baby names.

But if you spend too much time finding a perfect first name, you might run out of time to find an excellent middle name.

That’s why I’ve been putting together my How To Pick A Middle Name series. So with a quick glance, you can find the perfect middle name for your son!

Without any further ado, here are the best middle names for a boy named Declan.

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Should You Put a Mini Fridge in the Nursery? (Pros & Cons)

Your baby is unique, but all babies have one thing in common: bottle-fed or breastfed, your baby’s gotta eat.

Not only does your baby have to eat, but your baby has to eat a lot, all day and night! 

Even though you love your little one to pieces, you’re also looking for any shortcuts to take care of them so you don’t wear yourself out. 

One idea you may have seen around the internet is to install a mini fridge in your nursery. Keeping milk on hand right next to where the baby sleeps seems like a great idea.

But is it a good idea to put a fridge or mini fridge in a nursery?

Overall, having a mini fridge in the nursery can be convenient for parents who need to store formula or breastmilk and want to keep it separate from the rest of the household food. It’s also a great place for mom and dad to keep their favorite snacks for late-night feedings and other time spent in the nursery!

The main downside is, of course, that even a mini fridge can be quite bulky and expensive. It’s also a hazard that your curious baby might get into as he or she gets older and more active.

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Complete Guide to Taking Kids, Babies & Toddlers to a Football Game

There’s a lot to be said for just getting your kids out there and doing the things you love with them as soon as possible.

I’ll never forget the pride I felt in my three little boys as they hustled through an airport in a line behind my husband, each with his own Sesame Street roller bag and backpack.

They were five and under, so it was pretty cute, and at 9 pm at night after a long travel day, it was also impressive.

We’d worked our way up to that kind of preschool competence by getting them out a lot – to restaurants, pools, church, shopping, and games. It definitely wasn’t the easy way to go at the time; often I would have rather stayed home, but it paid off over the long haul.

One big challenge a lot of parents aren’t sure if they should tackle (and how) is a pro or college football game.

Should you take your kids, babies, or toddlers to a football game? Here’s a complete guide.

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The 50 Best Middle Names for Faith

Expecting a baby is a monumental time in your life, with all sorts of new adventures about to unfold. It’s also a time to make many new decisions and figure out how you’ll approach various situations.

But one of the most significant choices you’ll make as a new parent is what to name your baby. 

Did you know that a person’s name influences how others see them? Also, your daughter’s name will play a large role in how she sees and feels about herself.

With a name being such a big factor in one’s life, it’s unsurprising that parents spend hours on Google looking for the best first name.

However, if you spend too much time on the first name, you might end up rushing your middle name decision.

That’s why I’ve been putting together my middle name matcher series. So with a quick glance, you can find the perfect middle name for your daughter!

Without any further ado, here are the best middle names for a girl named Faith.

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