Pet Shop Stop (R=1.5)
What will those kids say next? Grandpa takes the kids to a pet shop in this short, Readers Theater script for primary readers, "Pet Shop Stop." Be ready for giggles and requests for repeated practice.
Carol Montgomery
The F-I-B: Case #33 (R=4.6)
Did you ever know a student who likes a good mystery with a dash of humor? If so, then "The F-I-B: Case #33" would be perfect. Like our sister Readers Theater script, "The Sugar Spies,.
How Beautiful (R=8.2, multi-syllabic words)
Do you want a short patriotic Readers Theater script to foster class discussion? "How Beautiful" reflects on several elements of America providing a springboard for discussion.
Civil Rights Meddle (R=6.0)
Bold. Concise. Controversial. This short Readers Theater script--appropriate for Black history, civil rights and current event studies– will launch you and your students into higher levels of thinking and discussion.
In the Beginning: Christmas (R=5.4, 2.4)
Have you ever heard the Christmas story from the the New Testament book of John? John starts out the same as the book of Genesis, "In the beginning..."
12 Readers Theater Rehearsal to Performance Tips and Keys to Success for Students
How do you get the best out of your students that will champion them from learners into leaders?
Luke's Christmas–KJV (R=4.6)
This could be a stand alone script (e.g., family devotions) or part of a Christmas program with Christmas carols.
The Sower and the Seed (R=1.8)
As Jesus told the parable the seeds were just seeds and had no personality. But, in this short adaptation from the book of Mark the seeds come to life. There is no preaching and no interpretation in this free Readers Theater script--just plain fun.
Quick 2 Question Quiz: What Is This Amazing Educational Tool Called Readers Theater?
POP! So, let's make this easy and fun for you! This will be a short multiple choice quiz on Readers Theater. What is Readers Theater? (You'll have 7 choices.)
The Sugar Spies (R=3.7)
We're the Sugar Spies! Can't you see it in our eyes? We're the Sugar Spies, Checkin' for bad buys......... The Sugar Spies are at it again saving citizens from disaster.
The Betsy Ross Story (R=5.2)
Based on three sworn historical affidavits from Betsy’s daughter, granddaughter, and niece, this free Readers Theater script presents briefly the story of the first flag of the United States of America.
Goldy Socks and the Three Hares (R=3.5)
Free Readers Theater script loosely adapted from "Goldilocks and the Three Bears"–includes a silly, little hare.
Hip Hop Water Drop! (R = 2.7)
"Hip Hop Water Drop!" invites group participation in an action-oriented, unforgettable free Readers Theater script for young readers or pre-readers on the water cycle.