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.
K-2
Readers Theater for primary grades K-2 readability
Twinkle, Sparkle, Shine (R=1.9)
"Twinkle, Sparkle, Shine" Readers Theater expands on the rhythm of that song with helpful tips for students reading aloud. Enjoy it as a partner play or Choral Readers Theater for primary level students.
Exploring Caves (R=3.2)
Do you and your students know the difference between a stalactite and a stalagmite? "Exploring Caves" Readers Theater script is our companion script to our 3-part script "Cave Rescue–A True Story.
LIttle House Laura and Jack (Part 2) (R=grade 3)
This script, adapted from the beginning of her "Little House on the Prairie" book, introduces readers to the series with a family adventure in the days of the pioneers. Students will ride with the family in their covered wagon.
LIttle House Laura and Jack (Part 1) (R=grade 3)
This script, adapted from the beginning of her "Little House on the Prairie" book, introduces readers to the series with a family adventure in the days of the pioneers. Students will ride with the family in their covered wagon.
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?
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.
On Top of Spaghetti–Again (Easy Primary version) (R=2.1)
On Top of Spaghetti –Again" adapts the lyrics to a 2-part Choral Readers Theater script or a fun partner play. Short, simplified version.
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.
Silver and Gold? Lame Man Healed! (Simplified) (R = 1.7)
"Silver and Gold? Lame Man Healed!" comes from the Book of Acts. Includes links on Nick Vujicic, a motivational speaker born without arms or legs. Simplified version.
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.