Parent Letter Template | DO Show and Tell

For teachers: Customize this letter and send home at the start of your implementation. Add your name, grade level, and any specific details.

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Dear Families,

I'm excited to share a new approach we're using in our classroom this year called DO Show and Tell.

📝 What is it?

You probably remember "show and tell" from elementary school—when students brought in an object and talked about it in front of the class. DO Show and Tell brings that same idea back, but with an important addition: the DO.

Here's how it works:

DO

Your child completes an assignment: solves a problem, writes a response, creates a project, or answers questions.

SHOW

Your child takes a photo of their work (or uploads a digital file) to our platform.

TELL

Our platform asks your child personalized questions about their work, and they answer by speaking aloud. It's like a conversation about their thinking.

🎯 Why are we doing this?

In today's world, students can easily use AI tools to complete written assignments without truly understanding the material. But they can't fake thinking in a real-time conversation.

DO Show and Tell helps us:

Verify that your child truly understands the content
Build their verbal reasoning skills (essential for jobs, college, life!)
Give them a "voice" to explain their thinking—not just bubble in answers
Provide faster, more personalized feedback

👧 What does this mean for your child?

They'll complete work as usual, then talk about it
They'll practice explaining their thinking clearly
They may feel nervous at first—that's normal! We do lots of practice rounds before any graded work
Over time, they'll become more confident speakers and thinkers

🏠 How can you support at home?

Ask "Why did you do it that way?" when your child does homework
Listen without interrupting as they explain their thinking
Encourage practice speaking aloud about schoolwork
Reassure them that "ums" and pauses are okay—we're listening for thinking, not perfection

❓ Questions?

I'm happy to discuss! Feel free to email me or schedule a time to chat. You can also learn more about this approach at DoShowAndTell.com.

Thank you for partnering with me to help your child become a stronger thinker and communicator.

Warm regards,

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