Show And Tell At Work Day

Show and Tell At Work Day is a date that can bring us back to childhood. Sometimes being an adult is a bit tiring: there are so many unresolved tasks that escalate and cause anxiety. Well, find out more about the holiday!

History

This practice is commonly used in educational settings. When you visually show an object and talk about it, the information is remembered much better. In 1994, scientists proved that such involvement has a positive effect on the retention of material. Show and Tell At Work Day is adapted for adults, making it an effective tool for office environments! It is not known exactly when the methods were introduced into the workplace, but they may have been popularized by a magazine called “Children’s Education,” published since 1954.

Show and Tell At Work Day was founded by Thomas and Ruth Roy – a couple who have created many unique holidays that truly have a soul. The goal is simple: to make a person feel like a child again, have fun, and forget about the difficulties for at least one day. This is especially beneficial for people who work in active companies almost every day.

Interesting Facts

How to properly organize your workspace:

• Get rid of irritants – usually, these are little things that are easy to fix in a couple of minutes. Adjust the chair, remove broken pens, and throw away used sticky notes;
• Hide the phone and put it on silent mode – the device distracts from work processes the most;
• Do not keep items on the table that are not useful to you;
• Set up good lighting. If you are right-handed, the lamp should be on the left.

How to celebrate

Talk to your boss about arranging a Show and Tell At Work Day. In most cases, you will receive a positive response! Read about unique shows, and talk to those who have already participated in them.

When is Show and Tell At Work Day in 2025?

Show and Tell At Work Day is observed on January 8 each year.

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