Show and Tell Day ideas for OSHC
10 DIY activities for a show and tell day at before and after school care or vacation care, usually run around Book Week (August) or 21 March. Pick and mix, or build a balanced day in one click.
Book Character Parade
Children dress up as a favourite book character and parade for each other, celebrating stories and reading.
Toy Day · Show and Tell Day · Free Play Day +1Bring a Toy Day
Children bring a favourite toy from home to show, share and play with, talking about why it matters to them.
Teddy Bears' Picnic · Toy Day · Show and Tell Day +1Bring Your Bear Parade
Children bring a favourite teddy or soft toy from home and introduce it to the group, sharing its name and story in a gentle parade.
Harmony Day · Culture Celebration Day · Show and Tell Day +3Family Culture Show and Tell
Children bring an object, photo or story from home that reflects their family's culture and share it with the group.
Inventors Day · Maker Day · Show and Tell Day +2Inventor Showcase
Children present their inventions to the group, explaining what problem they solve and how they work.
Photography Day · Art Attack Day · Craft Day +1Photo Collage
Children print and arrange photos they've taken into a collage with captions. Celebrates their view of the world.
Show and Tell Day · National Families Week · Grandparents Day +1Special Item Sharing
Children bring a meaningful item from home and share its story with the group, building confidence and connection.
Show and Tell Day · Talent Show Day · Big Kids ClubTalent Sharing Circle
Children share a skill or talent with the group, from cartwheels to drawing, building confidence in a supportive space.
Talent Show Day · Musical Theatre Day · Show and Tell DayTalent Show Auditions
Children prepare and audition their acts for the talent show, getting supportive feedback from educators and friends.
Careers Day · What I Want to Be Day · Dramatic Play Day +1When I Grow Up Dress-Up
Children dress as a career they'd like to have one day and explain to the group what the job involves.