I think that show and tell is a wonderful idea – in theory.  I love that children get to share something that is really important to them, and that they get the opportunity to be the expert, even if only for a few minutes.  I don’t love show and tell when it turns into “everyone bring the fanciest most expensive toy that you own and brag about it while the teacher spends the day making sure nothing gets broken and no one cries.” Yup, I’ve been there too. I think there are a few really great ways to stay on the positive side of show and tell, and make it…