Here Comes Spring, Silly or Not! (R = 2.9)
"Here Comes Spring, Silly or Not" combines jokes, motivation, and character building into one short unique script. Suitable for primary grades through middle elementary.
K-2
Readers Theater for primary grades K-2 readability
Noodle Strudel (R = 1.9)
Light-hearted fun between a kitten and a poodle, this primary level Readers Theater script is perfect for choral reading (e.g., girls/guys), use with ESL or ELL students, or even puppets. Older students may enjoy performing it for a younger audience.
Presidents' Day Quiz Parade–Primary (R = 2)
Our primary version of the Readers Theater script "Presidents' Day Quiz Parade" (with trustworthy curriculum links for easy lesson plans) provides a game show/parade format that engages an audience of nearly any age.
"Let's Take a Trip-Part III" (R=1.7)
Have you ever taken a trip with young children? The fun sneaks in when the youngest child quips unexpected remarks. 3-part script.
Let's Take a Trip-Part II (R=0.2)
Have you ever taken a trip with young children? The fun sneaks in when the youngest child quips unexpected remarks. 3-part script.
Let's Take a Trip-Part I (R=0.0)
Have you ever taken a trip with young children? The fun sneaks in when the youngest child quips unexpected remarks.
The Twelve Days of Christmas...Vacation (R=3.8)
No Santa. No elves. Just twelve tongue-twisting days of Christmas... vacation. Based on the song, but silly gifts. (elementary)
Tobit's Christmas (R=4.1)
Humor. Audience participation. Fun. All wrapped up in a wooly Christmas Readers Theater script based on the shepherds' Christmas described by Dr. Luke in the Bible.
Pet Shop Stop (R=1.5)
What will those kids say next? Grandpa takes the kids to a pet shop in this short, Readers Theater script for primary readers, "Pet Shop Stop." Be ready for giggles and requests for repeated practice.
The Sower and the Seed (R=1.8)
As Jesus told the parable the seeds were just seeds and had no personality. But, in this short adaptation from the book of Mark the seeds come to life. There is no preaching and no interpretation in this free Readers Theater script--just plain fun.
Quick 2 Question Quiz: What Is This Amazing Educational Tool Called Readers Theater?
POP! So, let's make this easy and fun for you! This will be a short multiple choice quiz on Readers Theater. What is Readers Theater? (You'll have 7 choices.)
Goldy Socks and the Three Hares (R=3.5)
Free Readers Theater script loosely adapted from "Goldilocks and the Three Bears"–includes a silly, little hare.
Hip Hop Water Drop! (R = 2.7)
"Hip Hop Water Drop!" invites group participation in an action-oriented, unforgettable free Readers Theater script for young readers or pre-readers on the water cycle.