Looking for show and tell letter V ideas? V looks tricky the night before, yet plenty of things that start with V are already in your home: a vest, a toy van, a vegetable from the fridge, a valentine card. Use the filters to find what your preschooler can carry, pick one item, and practice two sentences. Then show and tell (or show and share, as some classrooms call it) is ready.
V says /v/, as in van and vest. It is one of the steadiest letters: nearly any word that starts with V makes that sound.
10 easy letter V show and tell ideas to grab right now
VestA puffer vest, a fleece vest or a dress-up vest.What to say: This is my vest. Vest starts with V. Vvv, vest. It keeps me warm.
Toy vanAny toy van or minivan from the car bin.What to say: This is my van. Van starts with V. Vvv, van. It can carry lots of people.
VegetableA carrot, a pepper or a potato from the kitchen.What to say: This is a vegetable. Vegetable starts with V. It is a carrot. It is crunchy.
Valentine cardA saved one, or make a new one together.What to say: This is a valentine. Valentine starts with V. It has a heart. It is for someone I love.
Velcro shoeOne shoe with a Velcro strap.What to say: This is my shoe. It has Velcro. Velcro starts with V. Listen to the sound it makes.
Violet crayonViolet is another name for purple.What to say: This is a violet crayon. Violet starts with V. Violet is purple. I can draw with it.
Vanilla wafersA few cookies in a small bag, or the box.What to say: These are vanilla wafers. Vanilla starts with V. They are cookies. They taste sweet.
VisorA sun visor or a play visor.What to say: This is my visor. Visor starts with V. Vvv, visor. It keeps the sun out of my eyes.
VacuumA toy one, or the small handheld from the closet.What to say: This is a vacuum. Vacuum starts with V. It cleans the floor. It is very loud.
Toy vet kitOr one tool from it and a stuffed animal.What to say: This is my vet kit. Vet starts with V. A vet helps sick animals. I check my puppy.
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Toys that start with V
Toy vanAny toy van or minivan from the car bin.
Toy vet kitOr one tool from it and a stuffed animal.
Toy violin
Bag of toy vehiclesCars, trucks and trains are vehicles.
Velociraptor toy
Toy Viking helmet
VTech toyCheck the logo on a learning toy or a toy laptop.
View-Master
Volleyball
Toy village house
Video game controller
Toy Volkswagen Beetle
Letter V magnet or alphabet block
Vintage toyA toy a parent or grandparent played with.
Household items that start with V
Valentine cardA saved one, or make a new one together.
Violet crayonViolet is another name for purple.
VacuumA toy one, or the small handheld from the closet.
Plastic vase
Something velvetA ribbon, a pouch or a hanger. Feel how soft it is.
Vinyl record
Old video tape
Vacation photo or souvenir
V made from two craft sticks
Vowel flash cards
Vanilla lip balm
Valve cap from a bike tire
Vegetable print paintingStamp paint with a cut potato or celery.
Visitor badge
Vote sticker
Vintage photo
Foods that start with V
VegetableA carrot, a pepper or a potato from the kitchen.
Vanilla wafersA few cookies in a small bag, or the box.
Vanilla pudding cup
Veggie straws
Can of vegetable soup
Vinegar packet
V8 juice
Velveeta shells and cheese
Vermicelli noodles
Vidalia onion
Valencia orangeMany juice oranges are Valencia. Check the sticker.
Animals that start with V
Picture of a vulture
Picture of a viper
Picture of a voleA tiny animal that looks like a mouse.
Picture of a vampire bat
Picture of a vervet monkey
Stuffed fox, called a vixenA girl fox is a vixen.
Picture of a viceroy butterfly
Picture of a vizsla
Picture of a vaquitaA small, rare porpoise.
Photo of your pet at the vet
Books and characters that start with V
The Very Hungry CaterpillarVery starts with V.
The Velveteen Rabbit
VeggieTales book or DVD
Vampirina doll
Vanellope doll
Violet from The Incredibles
Venom figureIf the class allows toys.
Book about vehicles
Van Gogh pictureA print or postcard of the sunflowers.
Growing Vegetable Soup
Clothes that start with V
VestA puffer vest, a fleece vest or a dress-up vest.
Velcro shoeOne shoe with a Velcro strap.
VisorA sun visor or a play visor.
V-neck shirt
Dress-up veil
Vans shoes
Vampire cape
Varsity jacket
Volunteer T-shirt
Outdoor things and places that start with V
Violet flower
Vine
Vegetable seed packet
Venus flytrap
VolcanoA toy one, a drawing or a printed picture.
Picture of a valley
Picture of Venus
Volcanic rockLava rock or a pumice stone.
Postcard of Vermont
Map of Virginia
Picture of Venice
Flag of Vietnam
Picture of a VespaA small scooter.
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What to say at letter V show and tell
Three short sentences are enough for a three to five year old. Practice once at home with the item in hand.
Name it. "This is my van."
Say the letter. "Van starts with V. Vvv, van."
Tell one thing. "It can carry lots of people."
For a child who loves an audience: hide the item in a bag and give three clues. "It has four wheels. It is bigger than a car. It starts with V." The class guesses before the reveal.
Letter V show and tell for toddlers, preschoolers and kindergarten
Toddlers (2 to 3)
One familiar thing to hold up and name is plenty: a vest, a toy van, a carrot. "This is my van."
Preschoolers (3 to 5)
Name the item and say the letter: "Van starts with V." Most ideas on this page are written for this age.
Kindergarten
Add the sound and one fact: "V says /v/. Vvv, van. A van can carry lots of people."
Printable letter V pictures for show and tell
Nothing at home that fits? Print one page, let your child color it in, and it goes in the folder. One PDF with 8 pages, one picture on each, with the words your child can say underneath.
A vest, a toy van, a vegetable, a valentine card, a violet crayon and a box of vanilla wafers. They are easy to carry and they say /v/ clearly.
What toy starts with the letter V?
A toy van, a toy violin, a toy vet kit, a velociraptor, a View-Master and a VTech learning toy. A bag of toy vehicles works well too.
What starts with V in your house?
A vase, a vacuum, a vest, a valentine card, a violet crayon, a video tape and something made of velvet. In the kitchen, look for a vegetable, vanilla wafers or veggie straws.
What are easy V words for preschool show and tell?
Van, vest, vet, vase and vine are short words a three to five year old can say clearly. Each one has an item to go with it.
What sound does the letter V make?
V says /v/, as in van, vest and violin. To make it, rest the top teeth on the bottom lip and hum, so it buzzes.
How can I help my child say the V sound?
Many young children say /b/ or /f/ for V, which is common at this age. Stretch the sound together in front of a mirror: vvv, van.
