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Underground Railroad Codes," a free Black History Readers Theater script, includes a bit about Harriet Tubman's life in addition to several code words from the Underground Railroad. Harriet Tubman's code name was "Moses"
No Santa. No elves. Just twelve tongue-twisting days of Christmas... vacation. Based on the song, but silly gifts. (elementary)
This free Christmas Readers Theater script could easily be adapted to any Bible version.
A rollicking rendition of the old poem "The Night Before Christmas." Your family will enjoy this free Christmas Readers Theater script full of fun.
Although this free Readers Theater script with curriculum links is appropriate for Thanksgiving, it's also appropriate for any study on immigration. The short, flexible script serves a crazy focus on foods from the nations.
"Harriet Tubman, Alias Moses: Joe's Journey" is a true-to-life Readers Theater script from the original biography of Harriet Tubman by Sarah Bradford (1869). Harriet Tubman told Mrs. Bradford the story of her life, including some of her adventures as a conductor on the Underground Railroad.
This Readers Theater adaptation is served "family style." That means the parts are listed as Dad, Mom, and 4 children. Psalm 100 is often used as a Thanksgiving psalm, but you may use it as a launch into a discussion on what IS a "joyful noise"?
Straight Scripture. Divided for devotions. Simply thankfulness. Written for a family with 4 children, the parts could be switched out many ways. One teacher adapted it for a School Program.
In "The Drinking Gourd," your students will discover some of the tricks of the Underground Railroad from the study of science--with a surprise happy chorus.
Two characters from "Aesop's Fables" have some attitudes that need to be resolved in order to make progress. What can we learn from their interaction?
Humor. Audience participation. Fun. All wrapped up in a wooly Christmas Readers Theater script based on the shepherds' Christmas described by Dr. Luke in the Bible.
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.
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,.
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.
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.
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..."
This could be a stand alone script (e.g., family devotions) or part of a Christmas program with Christmas carols.
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.
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.
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.
"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.
