Super Bowl Students vs. Salamander Sly (R = 3.4)
"Super Bowl Students vs. Salamander Sly" is the second free Readers Theater script where the students battle The Distractions, only this time it's the mysterious play-off game.
CHARACTER BUILDING SCRIPTS
Trustworthy character-building Readers Theater scripts that may include courage, diligence, faithfulness, gratefulness, helpfulness, honesty, humility, joy, kindness, love, respect, &/or wisdom.
Funny Man in Blue (R = K-1)
Short. Sweet. Honoring. "Funny Man in Blue" is another easy, flexible Readers Theater script that honors dads anytime. Complete with annotated curriculum links for Father's Day, "Funny Man in Blue" honors the work that dads do. Don't wait until Father's Day to make dad feel special!
Percy and Pudge: The Sand Castle (R = 2.1)
Character-building fun at its best, "Percy and Pudge: The Sand Castle" contrasts two pelican brothers, one wise and one foolish. Although this memorable Readers Theater script has 2 narrators and 2 character roles, you could adapt it to be 1-2 narrators and 2 choruses.
The Unforgiving Servant (R = 4.4)
Unforgiveness can destroy relationships, bodies, and lives. Here's the parable of "The Unforgiving Servant" told in Readers Theater format with a chorus, based on the original parable found in Matthew 18:23-34.
Turkey Dreams (R = 3.4)
"Once upon a camel there rode a turkey...". So starts "Turkey Dreams," a fun Readers Theater script that encourages entrepreneurship and positive character qualities for the new year or anytime!
Three Cheers for Teachers! (R = 3.9)
A gift Choral Readers Theater script I sent the teachers who shared their email addresses with me in the past: "Three Cheers for Teachers!"
Waddles, the Grateful Groundhog–Part 3 (R = 2.6)
Fun. Character-building. Nature study. Based on true groundhog stories, "Waddles, the Grateful Groundhog Part 3" introduces readers to the third part of a three-part story of Waddles, a real groundhog who lived in our yard.
Waddles, the Grateful Groundhog–Part 2 (R = 3.3)
Fun. Character-building. Nature study. Based on true groundhog stories, "Waddles, the Grateful Groundhog Part 3" introduces readers to the third part of a three-part story of Waddles, a real groundhog who lived in our yard.
Waddles, the Grateful Groundhog Part 1 (R = 2.7)
Fun. Character-building. Nature study. Based on true groundhog stories, "Waddles, the Grateful Groundhog Part 3" introduces readers to the third part of a three-part story of Waddles, a real groundhog who lived in our yard.
Afraid of the Dark? (R =1)
"Afraid of the Dark?" eases into an unreasonable fear with fun, distracting thoughts. This short, Choral Readers Theater script written for primary readers (grades 1-2) bounces into art and science with the extensive annotated curriculum links for easy lesson plans.
Come to My House (R = K, 1)
As requested, "Come to My House" explores character-building and Choral Readers Theater in a fresh way for beginning readers and primary-age students (grades K, 1, 2, 3). Short and sweet, the easy Readers Theater script "Come to My House" is more like a poem than a script.
Pretend Play for Columbus Day (R = 4.4)
Are you in a public school? Here's a Columbus Day script that may meet your needs. Join Christopher and his friends as they pretend to sail the ocean in this engaging Readers Theater script based on history.
Leaf Maze (1.5, 0.4)
Easy Choral Readers Theater for fall: 2 choruses, 2 pages, 15 annotated curriculum links for easy lesson plans. Perfect for primary level, ESL or ESOL students, special ed, and family fun,"Leaf Maze" may get your students motivated to rake right away!
Amos Root's Eyewitness Account of the Wright Brothers' Flight (R = 6.5)
First published eyewitness account. Historical perspective. Expansive vocabulary. "Amos Root's Eyewitness Account of the Wright Brothers' Flight" Readers Theater script pulls it all together creatively.
Fly a Bike? (R = 3.4, 2.7)
Here's a fun, easy, character-building Readers Theater script based on the history of flight and the Wright Brothers airplane. "Fly a Bike?" escorts primary and elementary readers into a world filled with amazing experiments, failures, and successes as two brothers chase their dream.
"9/11 Heroes" (R=2.7)
Short, primary level Choral Readers Theater script remembering heroes of Sept. 11, 2001.
Never, Never, Never Forget 9/11 (R = 6.2)
This free Readers Theater script honors heroes as we remember the attacks and the thousands of lives lost on September 11, 2001. Told from the eyewitness Lady Liberty, includes flashback newscasts.
The Rich Fool (R = 1.5)
What IS a parable? "The Rich Fool," a traditional parable based on Biblical literature from the New Testament(Luke 12:16-21), should launch students of all ages into some lively discussions about parables as well as the multiple meanings of this one.
Back-to-School Team vs. Salamander Sly (R = 2.3)
Salamander Sly coaches an invisible team called The Distractions in this lively free Readers Theater script full of surprises. Includes a chorus.
Fuzzy, Pal, and Darrel (Part II) (R = 2.8)
Based on Grandpa's true story, "Fuzzy, Pal, and Darrel (Part II)" takes the readers and listeners onto a small farm where a little boy's best friends are his pets from the Depression era (1930s).
Bees, Crickets, Ladybugs, and What? (R = 1)
Character building. Nature study. Environmental science. Insects. Choral reading fun. Primary level script.
Ant Hill Heroes (R = 1.4)
Positive character building. Nature study. Environmental science lesson. Choral reading fun. Primary level.
Fuzzy, Pal, and Darrel (Part I) (R = 2.8)
Based on Grandpa's true story, "Fuzzy, Pal, and Darrel (Part I)" takes the readers and listeners onto a small farm where a little boy's best friends are his pets from the Depression era (1930s).
Wanted to Say (R = 3.1)
Here are a few words our parents OR grandparents may have wanted to say, but never did--or never could. The guys represent the voices of fathers, the girls represent the voices of mothers, and the two groups reading together represent the voices of the children.