Animal Riddles
This collection of 33 different animal riddles contains a one-page Readers Theater script for each riddle. Use the 2-part riddles chorally, in small groups, with buddies, in centers, or individually for barrels of fun.
ANIMAL SCRIPTS
Animal stories Readers Theater scripts for primary, elementary, & middle school students.
Speedy Centipede (R=3.7)
This one-page Readers Theater shares centipede facts in a dialogue between 2 readers or 2 choral groups. Do YOU know what centipedes eat?
Harriet the Hairy It (R=3.5)
This partner play or Choral Readers Theater script is based on a true story. Can your students guess who Harriet is before she is revealed?
The Secret Visitor–An Absolutely True Story (R=3.5)
The Secret Visitor–An Absolutely True Story" recounts my husband's encounter with an unusual furry critter. My husband called it, "The Great Kitchen Standoff." You'll probably be surprised by the identity , I don't want to spoil the surprises in this humorous story.
Balto Tales (4 scripts) (R=0.8)
"Balto Tales" includes 4 SHORT scripts for beginning readers based on the same story as our "Balto–Helping Hero" Readers Theater script. These scripts share the amazing true story of this famous true sled dog adventure
Balto–Sled Dog Hero (Simplified–Part 2) (R=2.0)
"Balto–Sled Dog Hero" Readers Theater script shares the amazing true story of this famous sled dog adventure in a fresh way. What lessons can we learn from this incredible sled dog team who pushed to the end of "The Great Race of Mercy" helping others?
Balto–Sled Dog Hero (Simplified–Part 1) (R = 2.2)
"Balto–Sled Dog Hero" Readers Theater script shares the amazing true story of this famous sled dog adventure in a fresh way. What lessons can we learn from this incredible sled dog team who pushed to the end of "The Great Race of Mercy" helping others?
Balto–Sled Dog Hero (Part 2) (R=4.5)
"Balto–Sled Dog Hero" Readers Theater script shares the amazing true story of this famous sled dog adventure in a fresh way. What lessons can we learn from this incredible sled dog team who pushed to the end of "The Great Race of Mercy" helping others?
Balto–Sled Dog Hero (Part 1) (R=4.2)
"Balto–Sled Dog Hero" Readers Theater script shares the amazing true story of this famous sled dog adventure in a fresh way. What lessons can we learn from this incredible sled dog team who pushed to the end of "The Great Race of Mercy" helping others?
Elephuntus (R=2)
"Elephuntus played the trumpet in the local band..." This short, silly animal poem may inspire some crazy illustrations or short stories from your students. Include this animal poem as part of your poetry unit or even a unit study on elephants.
Wonders (R=1.9)
Your students will meet a few animals in this original 1-page poem. This is part of our Animal Poems collection for all ages.
The Purple Creature (R=1st-2nd)
A purple creature? Escaped? This light-hearted poem adds to our collection of animal poems. Perfect for all ages, this silly poem should make students smile.
Brown Rabbit (R=1.3)
Have you ever seen a wild, cottontail rabbit act like a statue with a wiggly nose? We have a lot out here. So, this short Readers Theater poem shares one encounter
A Jolly Woodchuck (R=1.5)
"A Jolly Woodchuck" poem tells a short story based on some personal experiences at different homes. This fun Readers Theater poem focuses on a hungry woodchuck (also known as a groundhog).
Birds in Bare Feet (R=2.6)
"Birds in Bare Feet" Readers Theater script tells a poetic true story from a winter day. As I was composing this poem at our house we were SHOCKED to see a predator bird swoop in!
Dizzy the Donkey (R=1.7)
“Hee haw, hee hee haw, hee haw diddly dum.” Ha! Ha! Try saying that five times without laughing! That's the fun refrain in this silly Readers Theater poem.
Tag–You're It! (R=K-1)
This Readers Theater poem is based on a true story from when I was growing up–with a donkey! "Tag–You're It!" tells the story of a game of animal tag with a surprise ending.
Move Over, Cow (R=grade 1)
Do your students enjoy silly poems? If you're willing to risk some giggles your primary level students will enjoy "Move Over Cow." What would THEY do if they found a cow under their pillows?
Picnic Visitors (R= grade 1)
Have you ever tried to have a picnic with surprise visitors? What do you do if they fly in or crawl in? "Picnic Visitors" Readers Theater poem describes that dilemma.
Firefly Fun (R=K-1)
"Firefly Fun" shows primary readers nature's fun in a one-page Readers Theater poem. With only 2 speaking parts you may enjoy this poem as Choral Readers Theater (with 2 choral groups) or as a partner play with 2 readers.
Snappity, Crackity, My Friend Chip (R=2.9)
"Snappity, crackity, my friend Chip, Furry friend who learned to flip" is the first section of this fun poem for primary level readers.
My Panda (R=2.0)
Here's a fun panda poem for your primary students or English Language Learners. "My Panda"–a Choral Readers Theater–contains 3 parts. Switch parts for more fun.
The Ants and the Tortilla (Simplified) (R = 1.3)
This script is roughly adapted from a Mexican fable and the children's book "The Little Red Ant and the Great Big Crumb." It works well for cross-curricular lessons or unit studies on ants, insects, Mexico, fables, and even Hispanic literature.