Readers Theater for primary grades K-2 readability
Character-building fun at its best, "Percy and Pudge: The Sand Castle" contrasts two pelican brothers, one wise and one foolish. Although this memorable Readers Theater script has 2 narrators and 2 character roles, you could adapt it to be 1-2 narrators and 2 choruses.
What kind of pie do YOU like? How about your students? Pies make a fun topic for study. So, by request, here's a short, fun, Choral Readers Theater for beginning readers. "I Like Pie" is one page of light-hearted fun for early readers, grades K, 1, 2, 3.
Short. Sweet. Fun. Pigs. What more could you ask for in a Choral Readers Theater for beginning readers? If you've ever seen piglets play you'll envision the fun of this one-page script.
"Afraid of the Dark?" eases into an unreasonable fear with fun, distracting thoughts. This short, Choral Readers Theater script written for primary readers (grades 1-2) bounces into art and science with the extensive annotated curriculum links for easy lesson plans.
As requested, here's another short, easy Choral Readers Theater script for beginning or emergent readers. Who doesn't like pets? Who doesn't like wet pets? Ha! This script will surprise you and delight your students.
You've heard of Clifford, the Big Red Dog, right? Well, "The Big Red Cat" is NOTHING like Clifford. Think easy Choral Readers Theater (or two readers) on one page. "The Big Red Cat" may be used to stimulate the imagination or even study science. But, I can't spoil it for you!
As requested, "Come to My House" explores character-building and Choral Readers Theater in a fresh way for beginning readers and primary-age students (grades K, 1, 2, 3). Short and sweet, the easy Readers Theater script "Come to My House" is more like a poem than a script.
As requested. Short. Fun. Easy. That's "Nox and Fox," another Readers Theater script for emergent readers. Although the script is only a page long, it will probably be read aloud repeatedly--even for Choral Readers Theater, if you choose. Anyone who loves to pretend will enjoy "Nox and Fox."
Multi-level fun. Primary plus. Character-building. "Friends at Bat" is the more advanced version of our emergent readers script, "Pals at Bat." "Friends at Bat" is a light-hearted Readers Theater script for primary level readers, perfect for ESL, mixed-level classes, and family fun.
Looking for character-building Readers Theater scripts with a lot of short vowels for emergent readers? "Pals at Bat" is a fun, 3-page Readers Theater script written for beginning readers. Suitable for primary (grades K, 1, 2), ESL, special ed classes, and family fun.
Easy Choral Readers Theater for fall: 2 choruses, 2 pages, 15 annotated curriculum links for easy lesson plans. Perfect for primary level, ESL or ESOL students, special ed, and family fun,"Leaf Maze" may get your students motivated to rake right away!
Here's a fun, easy, character-building Readers Theater script based on the history of flight and the Wright Brothers airplane. "Fly a Bike?" escorts primary and elementary readers into a world filled with amazing experiments, failures, and successes as two brothers chase their dream.
Short, primary level Choral Readers Theater script remembering heroes of Sept. 11, 2001.
Number sight words. Two choruses. Primary level. Short. Sweet. EASY! Complete with extensive curriculum links for fast lesson plans, "Take Off!" provides a simple historic introduction to the story of the Wright Brothers and the First Flight.
What IS a parable? "The Rich Fool," a traditional parable based on Biblical literature from the New Testament(Luke 12:16-21), should launch students of all ages into some lively discussions about parables as well as the multiple meanings of this one.
Salamander Sly coaches an invisible team called The Distractions in this lively free Readers Theater script full of surprises. Includes a chorus.
Based on Grandpa's true story, "Fuzzy, Pal, and Darrel (Part II)" takes the readers and listeners onto a small farm where a little boy's best friends are his pets from the Depression era (1930s).
Character building. Nature study. Environmental science. Insects. Choral reading fun. Primary level script.
Positive character building. Nature study. Environmental science lesson. Choral reading fun. Primary level.
"Fireflies Hide and Seek" shares the fun of fireflies in a short, choral Readers Theater script format for emergent or primary level readers.
Based on Grandpa's true story, "Fuzzy, Pal, and Darrel (Part I)" takes the readers and listeners onto a small farm where a little boy's best friends are his pets from the Depression era (1930s).
For 2-26 readers, "Hats Off to Dad" is an easy, flexible, free Readers Theater script to honor fathers. Whether it's a Father's Day program, end of school, or family celebration, "Hats Off to Dad" will make Daddy smile. This primary level script may be adapted to choral Readers Theater.
Honor mothers with this short, free choral Readers Theater script. "Mom: Every Day Is Mother's Day" could also work well as a puppet script for Mother's Day.
Are you looking for a free Earth Day or environmental Readers Theater script that's humorous and educational? This script for primary level readers should generate giggles and discussions about the environment.
