Many of our trustworthy Readers Theater scripts have moments of fun humor to motivate students. The scripts in this category may have giggle warnings.
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.
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.
“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.
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?
On Top of Spaghetti –Again" adapts the lyrics to a 2-part Choral Readers Theater script or a fun partner play.
On Top of Spaghetti –Again" adapts the lyrics to a 2-part Choral Readers Theater script or a fun partner play. Short, simplified version.
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.
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.
GIGGLE WARNING! I read this simple script to three adults and all three chuckled several times. Based on a true story. Students of ALL AGES will enjoy practicing this script with different voices.
Short. Silly. Special. "The Spy Fly" focuses on words with the sound of the long "i" even though they are spelled using the letter "y." This partner play or Choral Readers Theater script also provides practice in intonation and expression because of the questions included as part of the script.
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.
Short. Fun. Real life. "The Haircut" Readers Theater script provides beginning readers with an easy, 2-part, 1-page script based on real life. Perfect for puppets, grades K, 1, 2, ELL, and struggling older students,
"Dog Jog Adventure with the Sisters" was requested by a Script Buffet Club member for an all girl cast. Actually, the narrators could be boys. This light-hearted script is based on a true story that is guaranteed to make people laugh–or groan!
A pair of twins eating a pair of pears. What could be more fun or more confusing? "A Pair of Pears" plays with words in this conversation with a sitter. Homonyms, homophones, or just learning English will come alive with this delightful Readers Theater script.
Short. Funny. Easy. "A Hoarse Horse (Homonyms/Homophones)" provides a fun introduction to homonyms or homophones. Written Abbot and Costello style (i.e., comedic communication), this short script focuses on the homonyms "horse" and "hoarse."
Talking ducks and talking chickens? Why not? Which farm animal is best? Let the fowl convince you and the audience can decide. This humorous Readers Theater script includes puns and funnies with non-fiction facts for high motivation for the whole class.
Talking ducks and talking chickens? Why not? Which farm animal is best? Let the fowl convince you and the audience can decide. This humorous Readers Theater script includes puns and funnies with non-fiction facts for high motivation for the whole class.
What happens when an old poem becomes song lyrics that are humorously adapted to a Readers Theater script? In this case you get "Not Your Home on the Range," a fun, one-page Readers Theater that may inspire further creativity.
Who is the Cookie Culprit? Based on a true dog story, "The Cookie Culprit (Advanced)" Readers Theater script makes everyone smile. Complete with several craft ideas in curriculum links for easy lesson plans, "The Cookie Culprit" works well for unit studies on pets in grades 3, 4, 5+.
Who is the Cookie Crook? Based on a true dog story, "The Cookie Crook," a Readers Theater script for primary readers will make everyone smile. Complete with several craft ideas in curriculum links for easy lesson plans, "The Cookie Crook" works well for unit studies on pets or dogs.
GIGGLE WARNING! This tall tale is so silly your students may enter the Giggle Zone without notice. Why don't you just join them there and have fun with this humorous Readers Theater script. Although everyone burps, when Kevin burps unusual things happen.
GIGGLE WARNING! This tall tale is so silly your students may enter the Giggle Zone without notice. Why don't you just join them there and have fun with this humorous Readers Theater script. Although everyone burps, when Kevin burps unusual things happen.
Because the children in this script are older elementary or teenagers, this free script is perfect for mixed ages and abilities.
How would you like to go jogging with three big dogs who are not really obedient? Believe it or not a teacher did and told her story in a "Chicken Soup for the Soul." Since the children in this script are older elementary or teens, this script is perfect for mixed ages and abilities.
