Carol Montgomery
*May Shortcuts: 5 May Readers Theater Ideas for Enjoying Readers Theater All Year
May is a perfect time for teachers to enjoy a full platter of delicious Readers Theater since most of the standardized testing is done. Readers Theater ignites fresh motivation in students.
Blueberries for Sale–A Puppet Partner Play
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 Shortcuts: 5 April Readers Theater Ideas and Tips for Enjoying Readers Theater All Year
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.
52+ Wonderful Benefits of Readers Theater for Schools, Homes, Camps, Clubs, and Churches
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.
Readers Theater Prepares Future Leaders
"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."
Animal Riddles
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 (R=1.9)
"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.
Cave Rescue–A True Story (Part 1) (R=4.4)
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
Cave Rescue–A True Story (Part 2) (R=4.8)
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
Cave Rescue–A True Story (Part 3) (R=4.2)
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
Exploring Caves (R=3.2)
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.
Speedy Centipede (R=3.7)
This one-page Readers Theater shares centipede facts in a dialogue between 2 readers or 2 choral groups. Do YOU know what centipedes eat?
Harriet the Hairy It (R=3.5)
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?
Nonfiction Readers Theater Rubric–3, 2, 1 Blast Off!
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.
LIttle House Laura and Jack (Part 2) (R=grade 3)
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.
LIttle House Laura and Jack (Part 1) (R=grade 3)
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.
How to Easily Teach Students to Write Readers Theater Scripts from a Caldecott Winner Book: “Fables,” By Arnold Lobel
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.
How Can Readers Theater Build Character?
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 (R=3.5)
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 (4 scripts) (R=0.8)
"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 (Simplified–Part 2) (R=2.0)
"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 (Simplified–Part 1) (R = 2.2)
"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 (Part 2) (R=4.5)
"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?