The Good Samaritan (R=3.6)
In this free Readers Theater script, "The Good Samaritan," you get both a trusted script and trusted curriculum links for lesson plans. Based on Luke 10:30-37 in the Bible.
3-5
Readers Theater scripts for grades 3-5 readability.
The Little Red Rooster, Master Chef (R=4.7)
Everyone likes Sparkling Special Spaghetti in the humorous Readers Theater script, "The Little Red Rooster, Master Chef".
A Thesaurus Rain (R=4.9)
Short. Flexible. Unique. "A Thesaurus Rain" uses thesaurus words for a rainstorm (i.e., synonyms). Classroom rainstorm instructions included.
Persistence Pays Parable–Luke 11:5-9 (R=2.4)
his short Readers Theater script with curriculum links for lesson plans covers Jesus' parable of the Midnight Visitor found in Luke 11. (chorus included)
The Twelve Days of Christmas...Vacation (R=3.8)
No Santa. No elves. Just twelve tongue-twisting days of Christmas... vacation. Based on the song, but silly gifts. (elementary)
Epiphany Celebration: Wise Men Worship (R=6.0)
This free Christmas Readers Theater script could easily be adapted to any Bible version.
Not the Night Before Christmas (R=4.2/3.8)
A rollicking rendition of the old poem "The Night Before Christmas." Your family will enjoy this free Christmas Readers Theater script full of fun.
American Thanks (R=4.9)
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 (R = 4.2)
"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.
Las Posadas: El Burro and the Miracle (R=4.0)
in this free Christmas Readers Theater script with (curriculum links) there's a mysterious Christmas miracle awaiting the participants in Las Posadas.
Make a Joyful Noise! Psalm 100 KJV (R=4.7)
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"?
Give Thanks to the Lord: From Psalm 136 (R = 2.0, 4.8)
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.
The Drinking Gourd (R = 3.4)
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.
The Salted Donkey (R = 3.6)
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?
Tobit's Christmas (R=4.1)
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.
Columbus Day Pretend Play (Private Schools) (R=4.4)
In our Readers Theater script for private schools "Columbus Day Pretend Play" we hear Christopher Carlson and two buddies pretend to be on the epic voyage of Christopher Columbus to the New World.
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.
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,.
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..."
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.
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.