"Sweet Snow" (R = K, 1)
One page. Easy. Tasty choral reading. "Sweet Snow" is guaranteed to create smiles--especially if you live where there is snow!
K-2
Readers Theater for primary grades K-2 readability
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.
I Like Pie (1.9, .2)
What kind of pie do YOU like? How about your students? Pies make a fun topic for study. So, by request, here's a short, fun, Choral Readers Theater for beginning readers. "I Like Pie" is one page of light-hearted fun for early readers, grades K, 1, 2, 3.
Can You See Pigs? (R = K)
Short. Sweet. Fun. Pigs. What more could you ask for in a Choral Readers Theater for beginning readers? If you've ever seen piglets play you'll envision the fun of this one-page script.
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.
Wet Pet (short vowels, no"u") (R = K)
As requested, here's another short, easy Choral Readers Theater script for beginning or emergent readers. Who doesn't like pets? Who doesn't like wet pets? Ha! This script will surprise you and delight your students.
The Big Red Cat (R = K, 1)
You've heard of Clifford, the Big Red Dog, right? Well, "The Big Red Cat" is NOTHING like Clifford. Think easy Choral Readers Theater (or two readers) on one page. "The Big Red Cat" may be used to stimulate the imagination or even study science. But, I can't spoil it for you!
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.
Nox and Fox (R = K, 1)
As requested. Short. Fun. Easy. That's "Nox and Fox," another Readers Theater script for emergent readers. Although the script is only a page long, it will probably be read aloud repeatedly--even for Choral Readers Theater, if you choose. Anyone who loves to pretend will enjoy "Nox and Fox."
Friends at Bat (R = 0.8)
Multi-level fun. Primary plus. Character-building. "Friends at Bat" is the more advanced version of our emergent readers script, "Pals at Bat." "Friends at Bat" is a light-hearted Readers Theater script for primary level readers, perfect for ESL, mixed-level classes, and family fun.
Pals at Bat (R = K-1)
Looking for character-building Readers Theater scripts with a lot of short vowels for emergent readers? "Pals at Bat" is a fun, 3-page Readers Theater script written for beginning readers. Suitable for primary (grades K, 1, 2), ESL, special ed classes, and family fun.
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!
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.
Take Off! (R = 1.4)
Number sight words. Two choruses. Primary level. Short. Sweet. EASY! Complete with extensive curriculum links for fast lesson plans, "Take Off!" provides a simple historic introduction to the story of the Wright Brothers and the First Flight.
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.
Fireflies Hide and Seek (R = 0.0, K, 1))
"Fireflies Hide and Seek" shares the fun of fireflies in a short, choral Readers Theater script format for emergent or primary level readers.
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).
Hats Off to Dad! (R = 1.4)
For 2-26 readers, "Hats Off to Dad" is an easy, flexible, free Readers Theater script to honor fathers. Whether it's a Father's Day program, end of school, or family celebration, "Hats Off to Dad" will make Daddy smile. This primary level script may be adapted to choral Readers Theater.