Show and Tell Letter W Ideas (100+ Suggestions)
Need some show-and-tell ideas for the letter W?
I’ve got you covered with these 100 items your kid can fit in their backpack!
These ideas also work for PreK teachers and home-schooling moms who are teaching their little ones about the letter W.
I’ve split this list into sections, with the quick and easy items you can grab right away near the top.
I’ve then added some interesting and unique items for if you have some more time, or are a teacher who wants to explore the letter W in more depth. These ideas include things you can find on a nature walk and easy crafts beginning with W that you can make with your kids, as well as common household items.
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Show and Tell Toy Ideas for Letter W
Although it can be hard to think of things beginning with the letter W, several common childhood toys begin with a W. Below is a list of some toys and games that begin with a W.
1.Whistle
2. Water pistol
3. Wand
4. Walkie Talkie
5. Wooden blocks
6. Wonder Women
7. Wings
8. W alphabet letter (either wooden, a bath toy, or a magnetic letter)
9. Wheels (from a toy car)
10. Weather Vane
11. Wheelchair (some dolls, like barbies can have wheelchairs)
12. Wooden furniture (from a dolls house)
13. Wagon (miniature one or photo of big one)
14. Water colour paints
15. Water balloons
16. Witch Costume
17. Wizard Costume
18. Wardrobe (from dolls house)
Clothing Beginning with the Letter W
While they may not immediately come to mind, especially if you’re in a hurry, there are several clothing items that begin with the letter W. Check out this list of clothing beginning with W below.
19. Wellie boots (rubber boots)
20. Waterproofs
21. Wet suit
22. Waist coat
23. Wedding Dress (a dolls or a photo of one)
24. Wedding Ring (a photo)
25. Wig
26. Watch
Show and Tell Animal Ideas for Letter W
I’m going to assume that, unless pre-arranged, your kid’s PreK teacher won’t be best pleased if they bring an actual real-life animal to school in their backpack! Nor would the poor animal, I imagine!
Instead, why not find toy animals, photographs of animals, magazine cuttings of animals, or books with pictures of these animals?
27. Whale
28. Water Buffalo
29. Whale Shark
30. Woodpecker
31. Weasel
32. Warthog
33. Walrus
34. Wallaby
35. Wolf
36. Wooly Monkey
37. Wombat
38. Worm
39. Woodlouse
40. Wild Cat
41. Western Rat Snake
42. Wasp
Books and DVD’s Beginning with the Letter W
There are a few classic childhood books (and DVDs) that begin with the letter W. Then there are round-up type books, like the World Records book or books about world flags.
Hopefully you’ll be able to find at least one or two of these in your home too.
43. Where’s Wally? (Check it out on Amazon)
44. Winnie-the-Pooh (Check it out on Amazon)
45. Why not? Over 1,111 Answers to Everything (Check it out on Amazon)
46. World Atlas Sticker Activity Book (Check it out on Amazon)
47. World Flag Books (Check it out on Amazon)
48. The Weather Girls (Check it out on Amazon)
49. The Windy Day (Check it out on Amazon)
50. Where the Wild Things Are (Check it out on Amazon)
51. The Wombles (Check it out on Amazon)
52. The Wiggles (Check it out on Amazon)
53. Wind in the Willows (Check it out on Amazon)
Show and Tell Food Ideas for Letter W
There are numerous items of food that begin with the letter W.
I have tried to avoid listing very obscure foods in this list, as I wanted the things to be easily available for you to find.
Before sending in any food items, it’s worth checking with the class teacher, in case anyone in the class has allergies to certain foods.
54. Waffle
55. Wild Rice
56. Wraps
57. Walnuts
58. Water Cress
59. Wonton
60. Wheetabix
61. Wonka Bars (candy)
62. Winter Squash
63. White Chocolate
64. Water
65. Whoppers (candy)
66. Werther’s Original (candy)
67. White Rice
68. Wakame (edible seaweed)
69. Wispa (candy bar)
70. White Figs
71. Water Chestnuts
72. White Asparagus
73. Wagon Wheels
74. Whipped Cream
75. Watermelon
Arts and Crafts Beginning with Letter W
If you’re feeling a bit more adventurous and have some time spare, I have included this list of easy crafts you and your little one can make together beginning with the letter W.
76. Wind Chimes
77. Windmill
78. Wind Sock
79. Woodwind Instrument
80. Witches Hat
81. Wizards Wand
If you want some more craft ideas for the letter W, take a look at The Measured Moms, 11 Crafts for Letter W.
Household Items Beginning with Letter W
82. Water bottle (a drinking water bottle or hot water bottle)
83. Wok (a very small one)
84. Whisk
85. Wooden spoon
86. Wash Cloth
87. Wallet
88. Watering can
89. Wall paper (a small piece)
90. Writing (on a letter or in a card)
91. White Paint (on a paint sample or a painting they have made)
92. Wax Candle
93. Wipes (baby wipes)
94. Wool
Show and Tell Nature Ideas for Letter W
If you can’t find any of these in nature, then you could find them in a nature book, or a picture from the internet.
However, depending on where you live, you may easily find some of these in your garden, or on your walk to school.
95. Willow (small branch or leaf)
96. Web from a spider
97. Weeds
98. Whelk Shell
99. White Pine Tree (small branch or leaf)
100. Walnut Tree (small branch or leaf)
101. Wild Cherry Tree (small branch or leaf)
102. Witch Hazel Tree (small branch or leaf)
Things That Begin With The Letter ‘W’
I hope this list of things beginning with ‘W’ has helped you as you teach your little ones the letters of the alphabet.
Learning should be fun, and with this ultimate list of items beginning with ‘W’ you’ll be sure to find plenty of ideas that work for you.
If you found this list helpful, be sure to share it with your friends or school colleagues.
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