Steve's Odd Dream (long e as ee, ea, e_e) (R=K-1)
Short. Fun. Long E focus. "Steve's Odd Dream" tells a silly story Readers Theater style. Perfect for choral reading, buddy reading, or partner plays,
K-2
Readers Theater for primary grades K-2 readability
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".
Oh, My Heart, Heart, Heart (Simplified) (R = 2.3)
Lub-dub. Lub-dub. Here's a fun Readers Theater script for 2-22+ readers on the human heart. "Oh, My Heart, Heart, Heart" also easily works for Choral Readers Theater with the whole class.
Oh, My Heart, Heart, Heart (EASY) (R = 0.6)
Lub-dub. Lub-dub. Here's a fun Readers Theater script for 2-22+ readers on the human heart. "Oh, My Heart, Heart, Heart" also easily works for Choral Readers Theater with the whole class.
Down in My Belly (R = 1)
Silly. Short. Fun. "Down in My Belly" fits with a unit study on the digestive system, partner play, Choral Readers Theater, or as a fun Friday filler.
Digest It! (Simplified) (R = 1)
Digest. Secrete. "Digest It! (Simplified)" focuses on the process of digestion in a memorable way.
Digest It! (R = 1.9)
Ingest, Ingestion. Digest, Digestion. Secrete, Secretion. Although "Digest It!" fits on one page, the script is rich with vocabulary on the digestive process. "Digest It!" focuses on the process of digestion in a memorable way.
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/.
Mystery of the Runaway Mutt (Simplified) (R = 2.6)
Here's a true dog story to tug on the hearts of students of all ages. "Mystery of the Runaway Mutt" combines real life dialogue with real life problems and adds an unexpected twist at the end.
The Haircut (R = 1)
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,
Fiddlewings the Cricket Sings (Simplified) (R = 1.3)
Here's a fun twist on a Guatemalan folktale requested by a Script Buffet Club member. "Fiddlewings the Cricket Sings" shares a character-building story in a light-hearted way.
Fiddlewings the Cricket Sings (R = 3.1)
Here's a fun twist on a Guatemalan folktale requested by a Script Buffet Club member. "Fiddlewings the Cricket Sings" shares a character-building story in a light-hearted way.
A Pair of Pears (R=K)
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.
A Hoarse Horse (R = 1.7)
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."
Farmer Funzy: Ducks vs. Chickens (Simplified) (R = 2.9)
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.
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.