...Thanks again for your help and your site. The teacher I was speaking to today about you and your site was amazed at what you do and stood there listening with her jaw dropped!
D.W. Elementary Teacher (Australia)
My homeroom class reads 'Readers Theater' every day and their reading scores have improved 50%.
Arine M. Middle School Homeroom Teacher
I am so blessed to have found Carol and her Readers Theater script program. When I took on teaching my Performing Arts class, I had lots of questions and much anxiety over it. Carol has mentored me all the way through the class. She has helped me so much, besides offering a wide selection of good quality and wholesome scripts to choose from. I am so thankful to her for all of her expertise, encouragement, and counsel that she has given me! I am now a fan of Readers Theater and have confidence to teach more classes. Thank you, Carol!
Renee A. Performing Arts Teacher
...I teach 1st, 2nd, and 3rd grade at an international school in Jakarta. I have 17 students divided into 4 groups.
I did my Master's thesis on Readers Theatre and I was elated to find your website! I can't find scripts anywhere and do not have time to write them myself (although I do on occasion for special event).
...I absolutely love all of your short vowel scripts and we will be reading those next term!
...I love what you're doing. Thank you so much!!! Every class should do Readers Theater and I'm going to post your website in some teacher groups I'm in!
...Keep changing the world. I am grateful.
Kate S. Primary Teacher, international school
Wow! I have to tell you that your script, Twas not the night before Christmas (????) is soooo funny. The kids love it! Thank you. They laughed so hard...
Pat R. Elementary Teacher
I love your website and all of your great ideas! I have been given the opportunity (actually BLESSING) to teach Readers' Theater as an elective this year to our 6th graders. I teach only Readers Theater (RT) and have 6 daily one hour classes on RT...your website and ideas are a great resource. Keep up the awesome work! Thanks...
Janet G. 6th Grade Teacher
...Since I taught 2nd grade last year, I was really thinking about what kinds of activities I felt first-graders would benefit from the most, in terms of becoming successful readers in the higher grades. I'm very excited to incorporate Reader's Theatre. I've even got another 1st grade teacher on board to try it with me! Thanks again for the help and support. I really appreciate it!
Megan W. Primary Teacher
Readers Theater All Year" is the most comprehensive collection of Readers Theater scripts and resources I have found on the internet! The site is so well organized and user-friendly. Scripts are organized by topic and subject and have readability levels and character information listed. Many of the scripts incorporate social studies and science content which works well with cross curricular lessons.
As an elementary school teacher, I use Readers Theater as a center activity during my reading block. I color code the scripts by readability level. Students select an appropriate script from the center and work within their group of two or three to practice and then perform their play. I have noticed my more reluctant readers becoming excited and encouraged about reading. My fluency scores have also soared by implementing Readers Theater in my classroom each year! It has been a true blessing!
I recently joined the Script Buffet Club so now I have unlimited access to even more scripts and resources! I'm also notified when new scripts are posted! Thank you Carol for your leadership and vision and for making Readers Theater so accessible for teachers and parents.
Daniel John Fiore, Jr. Elementary Teacher
Author of What They Have Taught Me...Website: www.whattheyhavetaughtme.com
Book Blog: http://whattheyhavetaughtme.wordpress.com/
...Keep doing what you are doing. There are not enough quality scripts available for children and teens. So many are inappropriate from a parent's perspective. As a teacher I want to also build character and integrity while I teach a subject. With drama, it seems, it focuses on the worst of our human nature. Why can't drama build up, inspire and be thought provoking without discussing divorce, alcohol, or abuse, when it comes to kids? Anyway, keep doing what you are doing. In drama, we need all the help we can get!
With appreciation,
Jen H.
Drama Teacher
Just wanted to give you some feedback. I have been using your plays a lot lately. This week I tried it for the first time with my older kids and we did a play called "Collision Course." Normally we have to focus on recitals with that group for the week or on Friday we do "Drama in a Hat," but this Friday something magical happened! The kids actually remembered "Collision Course," and wanted to do it again! I was so thrilled because they are very hard to motivate...
Anyways really enjoying your site and the plays and thank you for "Collision Course," my boys just love it! One is even bringing in a captain's hat to wear with it. ;)
Susan D. Kindergarten and 3rd Grade Teacher
2020– (after joining the Script Buffet) I have used your free scripts for several years. Now I feel like a queen of the kingdom having access to all of them.
2025–It is bittersweet to share with you that I semi-retired last May 31...
All of that being said, I will miss your Readers Theater. My students never complained whenever we would practice and read! Everyone could excel, thanks to you!
Del Jean
WOW, WOW, WOW, I love it. I just read Justin's story [our RT script "Justin Goes to the Moon"]. I can't believe that it is Friday and I have to wait until Monday to show it to him. He will be thrilled!!!! You are amazing! This one inspires me to get moving and even try to get Justin into writing a short script with me.
Seriously, I can't thank you enough. I really think he will find himself practicing without realizing how much it will help his fluency and that is our big snag right now. Well, that and attention and this will work on that, too.
Thanks again!!!!!!!!!
Karen, Reading Specialist/Tutor
...We did Squanto's Squash for the family on Thanksgiving and [my sons] participated and loved it. I am so excited about making this a major part of homeschooling. What a great way to learn!
Bethany P., Homeschooling Mother
L and J had a lot of fun this am playing with Noodle and Strudel! First L was the kitten and J was the puppy. It was cute but then they decided to switch roles--and it was CUTER! They did it four or five times and really enjoyed it....
2 days later:
"As I type...L and a girlfriend are doing Noodle and Struedel and J is the narrator! Now the girls are switching roles..too cute..."
2 days later:
"Carol, We are ready for more!! The kids have really enjoyed Noodle and Strudel..."
MAV, Homeschooling Mother
Thank you, Carol, for all the resources you provide to assist us with Reader's Theatre. God is truly using your gifts and talents."
Anonymous, March 2013 Survey
I have always found readers' theater to be an effective tool to get older elementary students involved and participating.
Anonymous, March 2013 Survey
The contents of your scripts are so interesting that I enjoy them very much.
Anonymous, March 2013 Survey
Readers Theatre helps to develop and maintain happy, accepting classmates as well as a happy, threat-free atmosphere in the classroom. Everyone has a sense of achievement and those who may often be difficult to engage plead to be involved...AND children learn to read with confidence and empathize with others!
Anonymous, Summer 2014 Survey
My students love Reader's Theater. It is easier for me to have several small groups going and then they can share with their peers...Great for fluency and expression.
Anonymous, Summer 2014 Survey
When my volunteer ESL work unexpectedly grew into a paid position, I was both delighted and a bit terrified. The leap from a role as a trained helper into a role of lesson planner and chief implementer brought huge responsibilities. I had lots of ideas, but a bit of a gap in appropriate materials. With my main goal being to instill a love of language and literature in my students, my instincts led me to exploring readers' theater as a primary tool.
When my research landed on the Readers Theater All Year website, my worries were alleviated. Here at my fingertips were lively and appropriate scripts that my students would happily engage in. Even better, master teacher Carol quickly made herself available to offer her wealth of guidance and experience. No question was too big or too small for her to have some insight into. My gratitude for finding Carol and RTAY is huge. I knew this would be a bargain investment for my students.
My delight went even deeper when Carol offered to custom-design a script for my students. We had a specific theme planned for our community presentation night, and Carol stepped in and wrote a script that was heart-warming, engaging and inspiring. Parents, board members and the community all were exclaiming that this was the best children's program ever.
RTAY is a wonderful resource that I highly recommend: and it comes attached to the nicest person ever...
Karen R.,ESL Volunteer then Teacher