Are you looking for puppet scripts? This short, humorous script "Blueberries for Sale" might be one to grab for free. Although it's only 2 pages long, the play is silly fun that should appeal to a wide range of students and adults.
April means Earth Day in the United States and Earth Day represents healthy living for all of us. That means teachers have plenty of opportunities to incorporate Readers Theater that teaches about the environment, healthy living, recycling, nature, animals, and more.
Readers Theater strengthens reading, writing, listening, thinking, and speaking skills, plus small group collaboration, teamwork, confidence, creativity, and a sense of shared accomplishment. Teachers, students, and parents LOVE Readers Theater.
"The Power of Reader's Theater," an article in Instructor magazine), recounts some amazing stories and research. Prescott's subtitle summarizes her perspective on Readers Theater: "An easy way to make dramatic changes in kids' fluency, writing, listening, and social skills."
This collection of 33 different animal riddles contains a one-page Readers Theater script for each riddle. Use the 2-part riddles chorally, in small groups, with buddies, in centers, or individually for barrels of fun.
"Twinkle, Sparkle, Shine" Readers Theater expands on the rhythm of that song with helpful tips for students reading aloud. Enjoy it as a partner play or Choral Readers Theater for primary level students.
Do you remember the amazing cave rescue of the Thai boys' soccer team in 2018? Whether you remember or not, your students may not know this true adventure story. This well-researched Readers Theater script comes in 3 parts
Do you remember the amazing cave rescue of the Thai boys' soccer team in 2018? Whether you remember or not, your students may not know this true adventure story. This well-researched Readers Theater script comes in 3 parts
Do you remember the amazing cave rescue of the Thai boys' soccer team in 2018? Whether you remember or not, your students may not know this true adventure story. This well-researched Readers Theater script comes in 3 parts
Do you and your students know the difference between a stalactite and a stalagmite? "Exploring Caves" Readers Theater script is our companion script to our 3-part script "Cave Rescue–A True Story.
This one-page Readers Theater shares centipede facts in a dialogue between 2 readers or 2 choral groups. Do YOU know what centipedes eat?
This partner play or Choral Readers Theater script is based on a true story. Can your students guess who Harriet is before she is revealed?
Our "Nonfiction Readers Theater Rubrics" (linked below) offer students an opportunity to develop reading, listening, thinking, and communication skills as they fill out the self-evaluation.
This script, adapted from the beginning of her "Little House on the Prairie" book, introduces readers to the series with a family adventure in the days of the pioneers. Students will ride with the family in their covered wagon.
This script, adapted from the beginning of her "Little House on the Prairie" book, introduces readers to the series with a family adventure in the days of the pioneers. Students will ride with the family in their covered wagon.
Have you ever read any books by the famous children’s book author and illustrator Arnold Nobel? His stories typically overflow with dialogue, so they’re perfect for adapting to Readers Theater.
Do you want your students to be whiners or winners? In our Script Library you’ll find a filter for Script Topics. Character Building is one topic. In our scripts you’ll find positive character qualities.
The Secret Visitor–An Absolutely True Story" recounts my husband's encounter with an unusual furry critter. My husband called it, "The Great Kitchen Standoff." You'll probably be surprised by the identity , I don't want to spoil the surprises in this humorous story.
"Balto Tales" includes 4 SHORT scripts for beginning readers based on the same story as our "Balto–Helping Hero" Readers Theater script. These scripts share the amazing true story of this famous true sled dog adventure
"Balto–Sled Dog Hero" Readers Theater script shares the amazing true story of this famous sled dog adventure in a fresh way. What lessons can we learn from this incredible sled dog team who pushed to the end of "The Great Race of Mercy" helping others?
"Balto–Sled Dog Hero" Readers Theater script shares the amazing true story of this famous sled dog adventure in a fresh way. What lessons can we learn from this incredible sled dog team who pushed to the end of "The Great Race of Mercy" helping others?
"Balto–Sled Dog Hero" Readers Theater script shares the amazing true story of this famous sled dog adventure in a fresh way. What lessons can we learn from this incredible sled dog team who pushed to the end of "The Great Race of Mercy" helping others?
"Balto–Sled Dog Hero" Readers Theater script shares the amazing true story of this famous sled dog adventure in a fresh way. What lessons can we learn from this incredible sled dog team who pushed to the end of "The Great Race of Mercy" helping others?
"Elephuntus played the trumpet in the local band..." This short, silly animal poem may inspire some crazy illustrations or short stories from your students. Include this animal poem as part of your poetry unit or even a unit study on elephants.
