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Show and Tell Letter R: 110 Ideas You Can Find at Home

110 letter R show and tell ideas for preschool: things that start with R, toys and household items you have at home. Plus what your child can say.

Kindergarten Prep Team
Oct 3, 2026

Looking for show and tell letter R ideas? R is a friendly week: plenty of things that start with R are already in the toy bin, the kitchen and the yard, from a rock to a rubber duck. Choose something your preschooler can carry and name, practice two short sentences together, and show and tell (or show and share, as some classrooms call it) is ready to go.

R says /r/, as in rock and rabbit. The items on this page start with that sound, so any of them fits the letter of the week.

10 easy letter R show and tell ideas to grab right now

  1. RockA favorite one from the yard or a walk.What to say: This is my rock. Rock starts with R. Rrr, rock. I found it outside.
  2. RulerAny ruler from the desk drawer.What to say: This is a ruler. Ruler starts with R. Rrr, ruler. It tells how long things are.
  3. Rubber duckStraight from the bathtub, dried off.What to say: This is my rubber duck. Rubber starts with R. It swims in my bath.
  4. RobotAny toy robot, or one built from blocks.What to say: This is my robot. Robot starts with R. Rrr, robot. It can walk and beep.
  5. RabbitA plush bunny counts as a rabbit.What to say: This is my rabbit. Rabbit starts with R. Rabbits hop. They eat carrots.
  6. RaisinsA snack-size box.What to say: These are raisins. Raisin starts with R. Rrr, raisin. Raisins are dried grapes.
  7. RibbonFrom the gift wrap drawer, or a hair ribbon.What to say: This is a ribbon. Ribbon starts with R. Rrr, ribbon. I can wave it around.
  8. Race carAny small toy car that goes fast.What to say: This is my race car. Race car starts with R. It goes very fast. Zoom!
  9. Rain bootsWear them in, or carry one in a bag.What to say: These are my rain boots. Rain starts with R. I jump in puddles with them.
  10. RingA toy ring or dress-up jewelry.What to say: This is my ring. Ring starts with R. Rrr, ring. It goes on my finger.
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110 things for letter R show and tell, by type

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Toys that start with R

  • Rubber duckStraight from the bathtub, dried off.
  • RobotAny toy robot, or one built from blocks.
  • Race carAny small toy car that goes fast.
  • RattleAn old baby rattle.
  • RocketA toy rocket, or one made from a paper tube.
  • Rubik's cube
  • Remote control car
  • Ring stackerThe baby toy with stacking rings.
  • Rubber ball
  • Rag dollRaggedy Ann counts.
  • RecorderThe plastic instrument you blow into.
  • Rhythm sticks
  • Rain stick
  • Roller skates
  • Rescue truck
  • Rocking horseA small toy one, or a picture.
  • RacketA toy or child-size tennis racket.

Household items that start with R

  • RulerAny ruler from the desk drawer.
  • RibbonFrom the gift wrap drawer, or a hair ribbon.
  • Rubber band
  • Remote controlThe TV remote. A note in the bag helps it come home.
  • RadioA small one.
  • Rag
  • RugA small bath mat or a dollhouse rug.
  • Recipe card
  • Receipt
  • Roll of toilet paperA fresh roll gets a laugh.
  • Rolling pinA play dough rolling pin fits in a backpack.
  • Rubber gloves
  • Rubber stamp
  • RopeA short piece, or a jump rope.
  • RectangleA block, or one cut from paper.
  • Red crayon
  • Refrigerator magnet
  • Reusable bag
  • ReflectorFrom a bike, or a reflective strap.
  • RollerA small paint roller, clean and dry.
  • Recycling symbolFind the three arrows on a bottle or a box.

Foods that start with R

  • RaisinsA snack-size box.
  • RiceDry, in a small sealed bag.
  • Rice cake
  • RaspberriesIn a small container.
  • Ramen noodlesA dry pack.
  • RavioliA can, or a picture.
  • Ritz crackers
  • Rice Krispies treat
  • Radish
  • Romaine lettuce
  • Red apple
  • Ranch dressingA plastic bottle or a single packet.
  • Rhubarb
  • RotiniThe spiral pasta, dry.
  • Ring Pop
  • Rainbow sprinkles
  • Root beerAn empty can, rinsed.
  • Rye bread

Animals that start with R

  • RabbitA plush bunny counts as a rabbit.
  • RhinoA plastic figure or a picture.
  • Raccoon
  • Rat
  • RoosterLook in the toy farm set.
  • Reindeer
  • Raven
  • Robin
  • RattlesnakeA rubber snake or a picture.
  • RamA sheep with big curled horns.
  • Red panda
  • Roadrunner
  • RayA stingray, as a bath toy or a picture.
  • RetrieverA photo of the family dog counts.
  • Red-eyed tree frog
  • Rainbow trout

Books and characters that start with R

  • Rubble from Paw PatrolRocky works too.
  • Rapunzel doll
  • Rainbow Dash pony
  • Rex from Toy Story
  • Rudolph plushThe red-nosed reindeer.
  • Raphael Ninja TurtleThe one with the red mask.
  • Rainbow Fish book
  • Room on the Broom book
  • Rosie's Walk book
  • Runaway Bunny book
  • Red Riding Hood bookLittle Red Riding Hood, in any version.
  • Rumpelstiltskin book
  • Rosie Revere, Engineer book
  • Rhyming bookAny nursery rhyme book.

Things from outside that start with R

  • RockA favorite one from the yard or a walk.
  • RoseFresh, paper or plastic.
  • RootPull up a weed and bag it, roots and soil too.
  • RakeA toy rake or a child-size one.
  • RainwaterCatch some in a plastic bottle.
  • RainbowA drawing or a picture.
  • River picture
  • Road map
  • Road signA toy sign, or a drawing of one.
  • RowboatA toy boat or a picture.
  • Railroad trackOne piece from a toy train set.
  • Red leafA fall leaf from the yard.
  • RosemaryA sprig from the garden or the store.
  • Rainforest picture

Clothes that start with R

  • Rain bootsWear them in, or carry one in a bag.
  • RingA toy ring or dress-up jewelry.
  • Raincoat
  • Robe
  • Rain hat
  • Red shirt
  • Running shoes
  • Romper
  • Reindeer antlersThe headband kind.
  • Rainbow socks

What to say at letter R show and tell

Three short sentences are enough for a three to five year old. Practice once at home with the item in hand.

  1. Name it. "This is my rock."
  2. Say the letter. "Rock starts with R. Rrr, rock."
  3. Tell one thing. "I found it outside."

For a child who loves an audience: hide the item in a bag and give three clues. "It is hard. It is gray. It starts with R." The class guesses before the reveal.

Letter R show and tell for toddlers, preschoolers and kindergarten

Toddlers (2 to 3)
One familiar thing to hold up and name is plenty: a rubber duck, a rattle, a plush rabbit. "This is my rabbit."
Preschoolers (3 to 5)
Name the item and the letter: "Robot starts with R." Most ideas on this page are written for this age.
Kindergarten
Add the sound and one fact: "R says /r/. Rrr, rock. Rocks can be smooth or rough." A ruler or a road map gives an older child more to explain.

Letter R show and tell questions

What starts with the letter R for show and tell?

A rock, a ruler, a rubber duck, a robot, a plush rabbit, a box of raisins, a ribbon or a race car. Rain boots and a toy ring are two more that are easy to find.

What toy starts with the letter R?

A robot, a race car, a rubber duck, a rocket, a rattle, a rubber ball and a rag doll start with R. Character toys work too, such as Rubble from Paw Patrol, Rapunzel or Rex from Toy Story.

What starts with R in your house?

A ruler, a ribbon, a rubber band, a remote control, a rag, a recipe card and a roll of toilet paper. In the kitchen, look for raisins, rice, ramen noodles and a rolling pin.

What are easy R words for preschool show and tell?

Rock, ring, rope, rag, rug, rose, rice and rat are short words a three to five year old can say clearly. A rock or a ring is the easiest to carry.

What sound does the letter R make?

R says /r/, as in rock, rabbit and robot. It is one of the later sounds for young children to master, so a child who says "wock" for rock is right on track.

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