Less than $5 2nd Grade Drama Resources (by date, latest first)

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Bring your theatre productions to life and keep your focus on the creative side with our expertly designed Theatre Play & Musical Production Permission, Policies, and Expectations Form! Crafted by a seasoned theatre educator, this comprehensive resource is your one-stop solution for setting clear guidelines and ensuring smooth, successful productions from auditions to strike.

What’s Included:

• Editable Google Docs Template: Customize the form to fit your unique production needs. Easily tailor sections for cast, crew, and parental permissions.
• Completed Example: Gain clarity and inspiration with a fully filled-out example.
• Recommended Policies & Expectations: Benefit from insights and guidance from theatre education experts to foster a positive, respectful, and creative environment.
• Printable & Digital Options: Use the form in its digital format or print it for in-hand distribution to accommodate all your logistical needs.
• Participant Information Section: Dedicated space for cast and crew to provide essential contact and emergency details.

Why This Form?

• Streamline Communication: Clearly outline expectations and obligations.
• Enhance Organization: Keep track of permissions and ensure compliance with school or district policies.
• Empower Students: Encourage responsibility and professionalism in young thespians as they embark on their theatrical journey.

Grab your copy today and take the first step towards an unforgettable theatrical experience!

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Make reading fun and engaging with this How to Catch a Class Pet Reader’s Theater & Literacy Activities Pack! This companion resource is designed to support comprehension, fluency, vocabulary, and writing—perfect for small groups, literacy centers, or whole-class lessons.

This Reader’s Theater for How to Catch a Class Pet includes two scripts—designed for 2 or 3 student roles—making it easy to adapt for different group sizes. Build fluency, expression, and confidence as students take on character parts and retell the Easter story in their own voices.

What’s Included:

Reader’s Theater Scripts

• Two versions: one for 2 students and one for 3 students
• Supports fluency, expression, and collaboration

Vocabulary Activity

• Students match key vocabulary words from the story to their definitions
• Includes an answer key

Rhyming Words Match

• Fun and engaging rhyming word activity based on the story
• Includes an answer key

Writing Prompt

• “What class pet should we get and why?”
• Encourages opinion writing and text-to-self connections

Word Search

• Features key words from the story
• Includes an answer key

This low-prep resource is perfect for extending your How to Catch a Class Pet read-aloud and helping students build critical literacy skills through meaningful, story-based activities.

About the Book

A group of clever kids sets out on a mission to catch their classroom's runaway pet using creative traps and teamwork. As the students put their plans into action, chaos and laughter follow with each unexpected twist. This fun, rhyming story celebrates problem-solving, persistence, and the joy of working together.

I hope you enjoy using this reader’s theater with your students.

AR Test No. 517605 Grade Level 2.7

Make Mother's Day literacy time engaging and educational with this Mother's Day Reader’s Theater Companion for The Night Before Mother's Day by Natasha Wing! Perfect for primary classrooms, small groups, or intervention settings, this resource brings the story to life with interactive scripts, comprehension practice, and fun bonus activities.

This Reader’s Theater for "The Night Before Mother's Day" includes three scripts—designed for 2, 3, and 4 student roles—making it easy to adapt for any group size. Build fluency, expression, and confidence as students take on character parts and retell the Easter story in their own voices.

What’s Included:

• Reader’s Theater Scripts for 2, 3, and 4 students

• Comprehension Questions featuring:

  • Multiple Choice
  • Short Answer

• Rhyming Words from the book

• Mother's Day Word Search featuring vocabulary from the book

• Answer Keys for both comprehension and word search

• **6 Different coloring page **and Mother's Day cards for your students

This Mother's Day Reader’s Theater activity is perfect for:

• Small group reading instruction
• Fluency practice
• Literacy centers
• Substitute plans
• Spring reading celebrations

Whether you’re looking for a low-prep Mother's Day reading activity or a fun way to build reading skills around a seasonal book, this pack has everything you need!

About the Book

It's the night before Mother's Day, and Dad and the kids are determined to show Mom just how much they love her. They whip up a cake from scratch, and offer a special coupon for a day at the spa, right in their own kitchen! Kids and moms will love reading this sweet story aloud together for a fun way to celebrate Mother's Day.

I hope you enjoy using this reader’s theater with your students.

AR Test No. 136256 Grade Level 2.7

Transform your space to an African adventure with these Printable Paper Crowns and Headbands featuring captivating Safari Animals. This Printable Hats Coloring Activity offers a delightful opportunity for kids to unleash their creativity. It's the perfect addition to themed parties, classroom projects, and creative sessions at home. Our African Animals Paper Crown Headbands Printable includes both Color and Black & White versions, allowing children to add their unique touch to these captivating crown

What comes in the product:

- SET OF 18 Paper Hat templates (18 Color + 18 Black & white version)

- Set includes: Buffalo, Cheetah, Crocodile, Flamingo, Hippopotamus, Hyena, Lioness, Mandrill, Meerkat, Ostrich, Tiger, Warthog , Elephant, Giraffe, Lion, Monkey, Rhinoceros, Zebra

- 36 pages to print

- A4 paper Size

- Best to print on card stock (Colors will vary depending on printer used)

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This bundle includes 5 fun themes: Bakery, Hot Cocoa Stand, Pumpkin Patch, Ice Cream Shop, and Flower Shop. Each theme is carefully crafted to infuse math, literacy, and fine motor skills into playtime, making learning fun and interactive.

With this bundle, you'll find everything you need to bring each theme to life in your classroom or home. From labels and signs to role play name tags and props, each theme includes TONS of dramatic play sets in action. Plus, you'll get bunting banners and SO MUCH MORE to enhance the immersive experience.

Ideal for preschool and PreK, these pretend play printables are perfect for the early childhood classroom. Spark imagination and creativity with this bundle of dramatic play centers, providing endless opportunities for learning and fun!

Themes included in this printable Bundle:

- Bakery Dramatic Play

- Hot Cocoa Stand Dramatic Play

- Pumpkin Patch Dramatic Play

- Ice Cream Shop Pretend Play

- Flower Shop Dramatic Play

* A4 paper Size

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This adorable Woodland Animals Paper Crown Headbands Printable by “The Fun Sheep” is a delightful addition for a charming school craft project that kids will absolutely adore

With these Paper Crowns, children can step into the shoes of their favorite forest creatures. It's the perfect activity to celebrate learning about animals, making it a fantastic choice for an end-of-year project or any time you want to make your lessons more fun and exciting

What comes in the product:

- SET OF 6 Paper Hat templates (6 Color + 6 Black & white version)

- Set includes: Beaver, Fox, Hedgehog, Owl, Rabbit, Skunk

- 12 pages to print

- A4 paper Size

- Best to print on card stock (Colors will vary depending on printer used)

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This adorable Woodland Animals Paper Crown Headbands Printable by “The Fun Sheep” is a delightful addition for a charming school craft project that kids will absolutely adore

With these Paper Crowns, children can step into the shoes of their favorite forest creatures. It's the perfect activity to celebrate learning about animals, making it a fantastic choice for an end-of-year project or any time you want to make your lessons more fun and exciting

What comes in the product:

- SET OF 6 Paper Hat templates (6 Color + 6 Black & white version)

- Set includes: Bear, Deer, Frog, Mouse, Raccoon, Squirrel

- 12 pages to print

- A4 paper Size

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This adorable Fall Pumpkin Patch Pretend Play Kit by “The Fun Sheep” is the ideal addition to your child's playroom, playdate, or birthday party, providing endless hours of creative fun and imaginative play to celebrate the pumpkin season

A Fun Printable to encourage little ones to learn new vocabulary expressive language and practice social skills

What comes in the product:

- Pumpkin Patch Banner

- Welcome We Are Open / Sorry We Are Closed Signs

- Pay Here / Pick Up Here Signs

- Pumpkin Pretend Money

- Prices Sign / Order Form

- Labels

- Pumpkin, Pumpkin Pie, Sunflowers and Hayride Signs

- Hayride Tickets

- Opening Times Sign

- Role Name Tags

- Receipts

- Coupons

- Cutouts for Play

- 27 pages to print

- A4 paper Size

- Best to print on card stock (Colors will vary depending on printer used)

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This adorable Arctic Animals Paper Crown Headbands Printable by “The Fun Sheep” is a delightful addition for a charming school craft project that kids will absolutely adore

With these Paper Crowns, children can step into the shoes of their favorite Arctic creatures. It's the perfect activity to celebrate learning about animals, making it a fantastic choice for an end-of-year project or any time you want to make your lessons more fun and exciting

What comes in the product:

- SET OF 9 Paper Hat templates (9 Color + 9 Black & white version)

- Set includes: Owl, Penguin, Polar Bear, Seal, Seal Cub, Walrus, Wolf

- 18 pages to print

- A4 paper Size

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Turn your space into an Australian wildlife wonderland with these Printable Paper Crowns and Headbands featuring captivating Australian Animals. This Printable Hats Coloring Activity is a delightful way to inspire kids' creativity and an exciting addition to themed parties, classroom projects, and creative activities at home with this adorable Australian animals Paper Crown Headbands Printable by “The Fun Sheep” With both Color and Black & White versions, children can enjoy the flexibility of personalizing their own crowns

What comes in the product:

- SET OF 9 Paper Hat templates (9 Color + 9 Black & white version)

- Set includes: Dingo, Echidna, Emu, Kiwi, Koala, Kookaburra, Platypus, Tazmanian devil, Wombat

- 18 pages to print

- A4 paper Size

- Best to print on card stock (Colors will vary depending on printer used)

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Transform playtime into a magical adventure with these charming Hearts Paper Crowns! These delightful printable crowns are an entertaining and easy craft for your little ones to enjoy. Let their imagination soar as they create and wear these eye-catching heart-themed crowns. Perfect for adding a personal touch to dress-up fun or for a themed party. Once assembled, your child can even embellish their crown with glitter or stick-on jewels for that extra touch of sparkle. Simple and engaging, these crowns make an ideal preschool craft or activity for any age, bringing joy and creativity to their playtime.

What comes in the product:

- SET OF 3 Paper Hat templates

- 6 pages to print

- A4 paper Size

- Best to print on card stock (Colors will vary depending on printer used)

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Looking for a tasty way to engage your little ones in learning? Say hello to our delightful Make a Smoothie Pretend Play activity! Designed for preschool and kindergarten students, this interactive math activity is both educational and entertaining

Not only is this activity fun, but it also provides valuable learning opportunities. As your child follows the recipes, they'll practice counting, develop their fine motor skills through scissor practice, and learn about healthy eating habits—all while having a blast!

Ideal for children aged 4-6, this activity kit offers an engaging way to explore numbers and cooking. Let your little one dive into the world of pretend play, where they'll blend, mix, and create their very own smoothie masterpieces!

What comes in the product:

- 4 Blender Sheet

- 2 Cut out sheets (7 different ingredients)

- 8 Smoothie recipes

- 7 pages to print

- A4 paper Size

- Best to print on card stock (Colors will vary depending on printer used)

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Looking for a tasty way to engage your little ones in learning? Say hello to our delightful Make a Smoothie Pretend Play activity! Designed for preschool and kindergarten students, this interactive math activity is both educational and entertaining

Not only is this activity fun, but it also provides valuable learning opportunities. As your child follows the recipes, they'll practice counting, develop their fine motor skills through scissor practice, and learn about healthy eating habits—all while having a blast!

Ideal for children aged 4-6, this activity kit offers an engaging way to explore numbers and cooking. Let your little one dive into the world of pretend play, where they'll blend, mix, and create their very own smoothie masterpieces!

What comes in the product:

- 4 Blender Sheet

- 2 Cut out sheets (7 different ingredients)

- 8 Smoothie recipes

- 7 pages to print

- A4 paper Size

- Best to print on card stock (Colors will vary depending on printer used)

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Start your class off with these engaging icebreaker dice where students have fun doing animal actions like:

Act; stomp; eat; hop; sound; run... like a... monkey; frog; cat; cow; elephant; lion.

What is this and what should you do?

Each student rolls the action die and the animal die. Students act out whatever they get.

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Looking for a way to boost engagement, solidify learning, and turn your classroom into a laugh-filled zone? Look no further than the "Act It Out" activity! This dynamic game is more than just fun and giggles; it's a powerful tool that can supercharge your students' learning in any subject and at any age.

Here's how "Act It Out" benefits your students:

• Boosts Engagement: "Act It Out" transforms passive learning into active participation. Students become invested in the learning process as they take center stage to act out scenarios.
• Solidifies Understanding: By physically portraying key concepts, students gain a deeper understanding that goes beyond memorization. Laughter further strengthens those connections, making information more memorable.
• Enhances Creativity: "Act It Out" encourages students to think creatively as they interpret and portray information in a new way.
• Fun for All Ages & Subjects: The beauty of "Act It Out" is its versatility. It can be adapted to any subject and age group, making it a valuable tool for every educator's toolbox.

Ready to transform your classroom into a place of laughter and learning? Let's get acting!

"Act It Out" is the perfect solution for teachers who want to:

• Make learning fun and engaging
• Improve student comprehension and retention
• Foster creativity and critical thinking skills
• Create a more positive and interactive learning environment

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Captivate your students, boost confidence, and spark laughter with "Become Anyone, Do Anything: Immersive Roleplaying Cards!" This no-prep, drama class game ignites imaginations and gets students moving.

Here's how it works:

• Grab the deck of cards (included!) brimming with unique character and situation prompts.
• Students pick a card, read it aloud (building public speaking skills!), and then... transform!
• Hilarious scenarios and unexpected characters come to life as students act out their cards with enthusiasm.

Why Teachers Love "Become Anyone, Do Anything":

• Zero prep needed: Just shuffle the cards and get started!
• Boosts confidence: Public speaking and acting practice in a fun, low-pressure environment.
• Enhances creativity: Students think on their feet, embodying diverse characters and situations.
• Improvisation practice: Thinking creatively and adapting to new situations, a valuable life skill.
• Fun brain break: Enliven your class and refocus students with this engaging activity.

Benefits for Students:

• Develop public speaking skills: Present their cards with confidence and clarity.
• Explore self-expression: Step outside their comfort zones and embrace new personas.
• Spark imagination: Think creatively to bring their characters and situations to life.
• Promote teamwork: Students may build upon each other's performances organically.
• Unleash laughter and joy: A fun learning experience that fosters a positive classroom environment.

"Become Anyone, Do Anything" is the perfect drama class activity for:

• Warm-up exercises to energize the class.
• Icebreakers to help students get to know each other.
• Creative writing prompts to spark storytelling ideas.
• Character development exercises to explore different personalities.
• And simply, for pure, imaginative FUN!

Order "Become Anyone, Do Anything" today and watch your drama class blossom with confidence and creativity!

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Extension chant to the book "One Lonely Fish". A great addition to this book which does not have too many words and perfect for keeping a steady beat!

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Engage your students in a fun and educational game with our Back to School Charades Game! Designed for classroom use, this printable set includes 24 vibrant and engaging charades cards, perfect for making back to school exciting.

Key Features:

• Easy Printing: Simply download and print the cards on standard paper or cardstock for durability.
• Educational Fun: Encourage creativity and communication skills as students act out school-themed words and phrases.
• Ready-to-Play: Each card features clear instructions and school-related prompts, making it easy for teachers to set up and manage.

Why Choose Our Back to School Charades Game? Whether you're looking for a quick icebreaker activity or a way to reinforce classroom vocabulary, our 'back to school' charades game is perfect for all grade levels. It promotes teamwork, boosts confidence, and adds a touch of excitement to any classroom setting.

How to Use:

1. Print the cards and cut them out.
2. Divide students into teams.
3. Let the fun begin as students act out and guess school-themed words and phrases!
4. Enhance the game with bonus rounds or themed challenges for added excitement.

Make the return to school memorable and engaging with our Back to School Charades Game. Download, print, and play today!

Looking for more getting to know you and back to school activities? Check out these too!

Back To School Activity Pack - 30 Fun Activities

Getting to know you 'I have, who has...'

Back To School Riddles Scavenger Hunt

Back To School Project

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The Witch Who Lost Her Magic - Halloween Readers Theatre Script for Year 3-5

Description: Bring the magic of Halloween into your classroom with this fun and engaging Readers Theatre script: The Witch Who Lost Her Magic!

Perfect for Year 3-5 students, this Halloween themed script tells the enchanting story of Hazel, a mischievous witch who loses her magic and must perform acts of kindness to restore it. This delightful readers theatre script will have your students laughing, learning, and improving their reading fluency, all while celebrating the spooky season!

What's Inside:

• A 5 scene, easy to read Halloween Readers Theatre script.
• 6 engaging characters: Hazel the Witch, Broomie the talking broomstick, Ollie the Owl, Ginger the Goblin, Flora the Fairy, and a Narrator.
• Themed for Halloween, with a message of kindness and teamwork.
• Designed for Year 3-5 readers, with dialogue that encourages expressive reading and collaboration.

Why You’ll Love It:

• Perfect for Halloween: Get your students excited about Halloween with a script that's spooky but sweet!
• Builds Reading Fluency: This Readers Theatre script offers repeated reading opportunities, helping students improve their fluency, expression, and comprehension.
• Engages All Learners: The fun, quirky characters and magical storyline will keep even the most reluctant readers engaged.
• No Prep, Just Print and Go: Simple to use in literacy centers, guided reading, or even for a class performance. All you need to do is print and enjoy!

How It Works:

• Perfect for group reading or small performances, this Readers Theatre script encourages teamwork and reading confidence.
• A great fit for Halloween literacy centers, as a classroom play, or even as a fun end of October activity.

Looking for more Halloween resources? Make sure you check out these, they are perfect for halloween literacy centres...

Halloween Readers Theatre - The Ghost Who Lost His Scare

Halloween Description Writing

Halloween Writing Prompts

Halloween Reading Comprehension - The Witch Who Changed Her Ways

Halloween Activities Booklet

Halloween Scavenger Hunt

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The Grinch Who Stole Christmas - A Fun and Humorous Readers Theatre Script

Bring the magic of Christmas and the fun of The Grinch Who Stole Christmas into your classroom with this Readers Theatre script, designed to engage and delight students in Years 3-5! This playful twist on the classic holiday story keeps the Grinch’s mischievous spirit but adds humor and a heartwarming message about kindness and community, making it the perfect addition to your classroom Christmas activities.

Why You'll Love This Script:

• Christmas Spirit & Teamwork: Emphasises important themes of empathy and friendship, creating opportunities for students to discuss kindness and holiday cheer and what Christmas is really about.
• Character Variety: Includes fun, memorable characters—like the Grinch, Cindy Lou Who, and even Max, the Grinch’s slightly sassy dog.
• Easy to Use: No prep required! Print and go for an engaging readers theatre activity that’s ideal for end-of-term fun or a Christmas-themed lesson.
• Cross-Curriculum Benefits: Builds confidence in reading aloud, encourages expressive storytelling, and enhances comprehension skills as students engage with the text and each other. This readers theatre script is written in rhyme just like the classic The Grinch Who Stole Christmas story.

Perfect for:

• Christmas celebrations, literacy centres, drama class or just some end of year fun!
• Developing reading fluency and teamwork through readers theatre.
• Teachers looking to create a joyful, laughter filled atmosphere during the holiday season.

Product Includes:

• Detailed, easy to follow script with 8 unique scenes for Years 3-5
• Tips for character assignment and staging, making it easy to adapt to different group sizes

This readers theatre script is a fantastic way to bring the spirit of Christmas alive in your classroom while supporting literacy skills in a fun and engaging way. Your students will love being part of the Grinch’s journey as they learn valuable lessons about generosity and joy. Add it to your Christmas readers theatre activities today and create holiday memories that will last long after the season ends!

Looking for more Christmas readers theatre scripts?

Rudolph The Red Nosed Reindeer

Need more Christmas activities for your upper elementary/primary classroom?

Christmas Scavenger Hunt

Christmas Activity Booklet

Christmas Writing Around The World