Lake Daze (long "a" as "a__e") (R=K-1)
Easy. Fun. Surprise ending. "Lake Daze" Readers Theater invites students to imagine a visit to a lake. "Lake Daze" focuses on long "a" words with "a__e".
BEGINNING-EASY SCRIPTS
Easy Readers Theater scripts and partner plays for beginning readers including: short vowels, long vowels & more.
A Gray Day (long "a" as ay) (R=K-1)
For emergent and beginning readers, here's a long vowel Readers Theater script that's only one page. "A Gray Day" focuses on the long "a" sound as "ay." Use "A Gray Day" chorally, buddy reading, or as a partner play.
Cain the Snail (long vowel "a" as ai) (R = K)
Short. Cute story. Long vowel "ai" focus. "Cain the Snail" Readers Theater is perfect for beginning readers who already know their short vowel sounds.
King and the Bird (R = K)
Short. Easy. Focus on "ng" words. "King and the Bird" tells a touching story Readers Theater style using several words with the digraph /ng/.
Can You See Birds? (R = K)
Easy. Fast. Fun. Choral Readers Theater. This script comes in two font versions (the Chalkboard font letter "a" is easier to write) as well as two font sizes (so you may print it as one page or two pages).
Can You See Cats? (R = 1)
Short. Easy. Fun. "Can You See Cat?" provides a one-page Readers Theater script for beginning readers. Written from experience with cats, this script shares the fun of watching cats playing.
Is the Dog Sad? (contractions) (R = K)
Short vowels. Short script. Contractions. This beginning Readers Theater script has it all. Complete with annotated curriculum links for easy lesson plans, "Is the Dog Sad?" shares a short conversation using these easy contractions: isn't, can't, didn't, Let's, it's.
The Whale Cake (long vowel "a") (R = K)
Easy. Fun. Printable. Here's "The Whale Cake" focusing on long vowel "a." This one-page script has two parts for easy choral reading or tutoring.
Seed Sprouts (with optional actions) (R = K, 1)
New readers and non-readers. "Seed Sprouts (with optional actions)" includes everyone for springtime fun. Written for one of our Script Buffet Club member's for a spring ESL/ELL program, this one-page script should be popular with primary level students.
Choral Helping Cheer (R = K, 1)
Written for a spring parents' program for one of our Script Buffet Club members, "Choral Helping Cheer," will get your students cheering in two versions. One version includes the role of a leader directing the cheer. The other version is totally Choral Readers Theater–no leader.
Pet Shop Kids (R = K)
Short vowel fun again! "Pet Shop Kids" practices short vowels in the context of a fun, one-page Readers Theater script. This script is more advanced because it has a few blends, too.
Is the Cat in the Bag? (R = K)
Short vowels "a," "e," "i," and "o" come together in this fun Readers Theater script for beginning readers. "Is the Cat in the Bag?" will delight students who play hide-and-seek and may inspire their own creative writings.
Gus the Pup (short "u") (R=K-1)
"Gus the Pup," part of our series of short vowel Readers Theater scripts, will make children smile. Although this fun script includes a few sight words and blends, it incorporates lots of short vowel practice–focusing on short "u."
Rex and Tex (short "o") (R = K)
asy. Fun. Short vowels "a," "e," "i," and "o." "Rex and Tex" motivates emergent readers with 2-part Readers Theater. Perfect for Choral Readers Theater for beginning readers, "Rex and Tex" focuses on short vowel "o" in the context of a simple story created to make children smile.
The Gift (short "u") (R=K-1)
"The Gift," part of our series of short vowel Readers Theater scripts, is a fun short adventure with pups and cats. Although this one-page script is short, it incorporates lots of short vowel practice–focusing on short "u."
Red Eggs (Short "e") (R = K)
Here are rhyming words that focus on the short vowel "e" in a short, easy Readers Theater for emergent and beginning readers.
Pup Fun (Short "u") (R = K)
"Pup Fun," part of our series of short vowel Readers Theater scripts, will touch the funny bone of many children. Incorporates lots of short vowel practice–focusing on short "u."
Ben and the Egg (Short "a" & "e"-advanced) (R = K)
Ben and the Egg" tells an unusual tale while focusing on short vowels "a" and "e." A few sight words and CVCC words are included to help build vocabulary (e.g., "fell"). All vocabulary is listed on the first page for the teacher.
The Band (Short "a") (R = K)
Here's a rhyming short vowel "a" Readers Theater from our collection. This one page script may be used as Choral Readers Theater for the whole class or with just two readers. Includes a few sight words–listed on the cover page.
A Bad Cat (Short "a") (R = K)
Here's another short vowel "a" Readers Theater from our collection. This one page script may be used as Choral Readers Theater for the whole class or with just two readers. Includes a few sight words–listed on the cover page.
Tim's Mess (short "i") (R = K)
Short Vowels "a", "e", "i", plus a few sight words and blends. One page, fun script. "Tim's Mess" Readers Theater script comes in both regular font and Chalkboard font for beginning readers.
The Big Mess (short "i") (R = K)
Short Vowels "a", "e", "i", plus a few sight words and blends. One page fun. "The Big Mess" Readers Theater script comes in both regular font and Chalkboard font for beginning readers.
Six Pigs Dig (short "i") (R = K)
Here's another short vowel Readers Theater from our short vowel series. This one focuses on short vowel "i" (with sight words). Think of "Six Pigs Dig" as part one and "Bill and Tim Dig"* as part two since the characters are the same for both.
Tom's Pup (short "u") (R = K)
Here's a fun one-page short vowel Readers Theater script that focuses on the short vowel "u." Like our other short vowel scripts, this one contains a few sight words listed on the first page.