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Get your students tuned into Fractured Fairytales in your classroom with this ‘The Cure For Sleeping Beauty’ Readers Theatre Script. This funny and heartwarming script is an engaging and entertaining way to teach students about fractured fairytales.

In this Readers Theatre script, your students will act out the Fairytale of Sleeping Beauty, but with a twist! This Fractured Fairytale tells a different version of Sleeping Beauty, where everyone thinks she needs true loves kiss, but actually she just needs some medicine!

Through a series of humorous and heartwarming scenes, your students will act out this fractured fairy tale and learn the power of listening to others and that true love isn’t the answer to everything.

Key Features:

• Educational and Entertaining: This fractured fairy tale readers theatre script combines education and entertainment seamlessly, making it an ideal teaching tool. It's perfect for a fairytale unit or study!

• Character Development: The fairytale characters in the script are relatable and well developed, allowing your students to connect with them on a personal level.

• Engaging Dialogue: The witty and heartwarming dialogue keeps students engaged and eager to see what happens next, making it an excellent choice for classroom readings and performances.

• Literacy centres or social emotional learning lessons: Perfect to integrated into your literacy centres or your social emotional learning lessons! A great way for your students to study fractured fairytales and then create their own.

• Lessons to learn: The central themes to discuss are that Fairy Tales seem to focus on true love being the answer to everything, especially for women! This Fractured Fairytale shows a different perspective.

• Perfect for Years 3 - 7: Suitable for middle - upper elementary and middle school students, this script can be adapted for various grade levels, ensuring that every student can benefit from learning fractured fairytales.

• Easy to Use: All you need to do is print, staple and go!

By using this ‘The Cure For Sleeping Beauty’ Readers Theatre Script you can explore fractured fairy tales and have fun while you’re at it. Your students will not only enjoy the entertaining story but will also gain a deeper understanding of different perspectives and the power of storytelling.

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Enjoy this fractured fairytale readers theatre script!!

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Make Easter literacy time engaging and educational with this Easter Reader’s Theater Companion for The Night Before Easter 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 Easter" 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

• Easter Word Search featuring vocabulary from the book

• Answer Keys for both comprehension and word search

• 2 Bonus Easter Coloring Pages for fun, quiet time or early finishers

This Easter Reader’s Theater activity is perfect for:

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

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

About the Book

"Twas the night before Easter, just before dawn, Not a creature was stirring out on the lawn." The Easter bunny takes center stage in this delightful spin on a beloved poem that will send families hopping to the bookstore for an Easter treat sweeter than any sugar plum!

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

AR Test No. 104990 Grade Level 3.3

'The Emotion Busters' Readers Theatre Script - A Lesson In Feeling Our Emotions

Get your students tuned into the power of emotions in your classroom with "The Emotion Busters" Readers Theatre Script. This engaging and heartwarming script is a fun and entertaining way to teach students the invaluable lesson of why we have different emotions and the importance of feeling them.

In this Readers Theatre script, your students will meet the unique characters of "The Emotion Busters": Happy Harry, Sad Sally, Fearful Fred, Frustrated Fran and Angry Alex, as they drink a potion to suppress emotions they don't like.

Through a series of humorous scenes, your students will become aware of why we have these human emotions and watch as the Emotion Busters learn a valuable lesson.

Key Features:

Educational and Entertaining: This Readers Theatre script seamlessly combines education and entertainment, making it an ideal teaching tool. It's perfect for social and emotional learning.

Engaging Dialogue: The witty and heartwarming dialogue keeps students engaged and eager to see what happens next, making it an excellent choice for classroom readings and performances.

SEL Lessons: Perfect for integrated into your social emotional learning (SEL) lessons, "The Emotion Busters" readers theatre script helps students explore and understand their emotions better.

Lesson on Emotional Well-being: The central theme of emotional wellbeing is woven throughout the readers theatre script, imparting a valuable life lesson to young minds.

Perfect for Grades 3-6: Suitable for upper elementary, this script can be adapted for various grade levels, ensuring that every student can benefit from its message of emotional well-being.

Easy to Use: All you need to do is download, print, staple, and you're ready to go!

By using "The Emotion Busters" Readers Theatre Script, you can create a positive and emotionally intelligent classroom environment while promoting important values such as understanding, empathy, and self-awareness. Your students will not only enjoy the entertaining story but will also gain a deeper understanding of the importance of managing their emotions for a happier and healthier life.

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This #Halloween Reader's Theater is a companion activity to the book “The Night Before Halloween” by Natasha Wing. It will enable the children to enjoy the story even more as well as increase reading fluency and speaking skills.

About the Book

Little monsters and goofy goblins take center stage in this silly, spooky spin on Clement C. Moore's beloved poem. But what will happen on Halloween when the monsters come face to face with human trick-or-treaters in this fun-filled book by the author of The Night Before Easter?

There are two versions included. One version has roles for three students and the other version has roles for four students. Both versions are 4 pages.

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

AR Test No. 104991 Grade Level 3.3

Halloween Reader’s Theater:

Splat the Cat and the Pumpkin-Picking Plan - A Halloween Reader's Theater

Who Will Haunt My House on Halloween? - A Halloween Reader’s Theater

Click, Clack, Boo! - A Halloween Reader’s Theater

Halloween Night - A Halloween Reader's Theater

Spooky Hour - A Halloween Reader's Theater

Halloween Reader's Theater Bundle

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“Resilient Riley Readers Theatre Script: A Perspective on Resilience”

Get your students tuned into what resilience looks like in your classroom with this ‘Resilient Riley’ Readers Theatre Script. This funny and heartwarming script is an engaging and entertaining way to teach students the invaluable lesson of resilience.

In this Readers Theatre script, your students will meet the unique characters of Resilient Riley and Non Resilient Riley. Resilient Riley steps up to date to day challenges, however Non Resilient Riley runs away and ends up feeling even worse.

Through a series of humorous scenes, your students will witness the difference between facing challenges with resilience and not.

Key Features:

• Educational and Entertaining: This script combines education and entertainment seamlessly, making it an ideal teaching tool. It's perfect for enhancing social emotional learning (SEL) in the classroom.

• Character Development: The characters in the readers theatre script are relatable and well developed, allowing your students to connect with them on a personal level.

• Engaging Dialogue: The witty and heartwarming dialogue in this readers theatre script keeps students engaged and eager to see what happens next, making it an excellent choice for classroom readings and performances.

• Literacy centres or social emotional learning lessons: Perfect to integrated into your literacy centres or your social emotional learning lessons!

• Lesson on Resilience: The central theme of resilience is woven throughout the readers theatre script, imparting a valuable life lesson to young minds.

• Perfect for Years 3 - 6: Suitable for middle - upper elementary and middle school students, this script can be adapted for various grade levels, ensuring that every student can benefit from its message of kindness.

• Easy to Use: All you need to do is print, staple and go!

By using ‘Resilient Riley’ Readers Theatre Script you can create a positive and inclusive classroom environment while promoting resilience. Your students will not only enjoy the entertaining story but will also gain a deeper understanding of the impact of their own resilience and how they could possibly be holding themselves back.

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This Christmas themed reader's theater will get your students in the holiday spirit! The "Holiday Heroes Save Christmas" by Adam Wallace - Reader's Theater Companion with comprehension questions, vocabulary practice, and word search are companion activities to the book “The Holiday Heroes Save Christmas” by Adam Wallace. It will enable the children to enjoy the story even more as well as increase reading fluency and speaking skills. This resource also includes two versions of the comprehension questions; short answer and multiple choice, and two versions of the word search for the students to complete.

About the Book

Santa Claus can't deliver presents on Christmas Eve, and he needs backup. But not just anybody can help him - he needs the Holiday Heroes! This Christmas, it's up to the Easter Bunny, the Tooth Fairy, a witch, and a leprechaun to fill in for Santa and save Christmas. Can the Holiday Heroes deliver presents without being spotted? Will they be able to pull off Christmas in the end? This book pairs well with sequence of events and cause and effect activities in your classroom or at home.

There are one versions of the reader's theater for six students, Narrator, Easter Bunny, Leprechaun, Tooth Fairy, Witch, and Santa, that is 5 pages long. Included in this product are pages (full and half size) with clipart to make necklaces or headbands, just add a sentence strip, for the parts except the narrator. These clipart pages are perfect to help identify the role for each student.

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

AR Test No. 509111 Grade Level 2.9

Other Christmas and Winter Reader's Theater Products!

• The Night Before the Night Before Christmas - Reader's Theater Companion
• The Night Before the Snow Day by Natasha Wing- Reader's Theater
• Click, Clack, Ho! Ho! Ho! by Doreen Cronin - Reader's Theater
• Snowmen at Night by Caralyn Buehner - Reader's Theater Companion
• Snowmen at Work by Caralyn Buehner - Reader's Theater Companion
• Snowmen at Halloween by Caralyn Buehner - Reader's Theater Companion
• Snowmen at Christmas by Caralyn Buehner - Reader's Theater Companion
• Snowmen All Year by Caralyn Buehner - Reader's Theater
• The Not Very Merry Pout-Pout Fish by Deborah Diesen - Reader's Theater Companion
• How to Catch an Elf Companion - Reader's Theater, Comprehension & Vocabulary

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“The Inner Voices Readers Theatre Script: A Heartwarming Lesson in Positive and Negative Self Talk’

Get your students tuned into the power of positive self talk in your classroom with this ‘The Inner Voices’ Readers Theatre Script. This funny and heartwarming script is an engaging and entertaining way to teach students the invaluable lesson of having negative and positive inner voices.

In this Readers Theatre script, your students will meet Emma and Liam, whose ‘inner champion’ and ‘inner critic’ accompany them for a day at school. Inner Champion offers positivity, encouragement and kindness… Whilst Inner Critic is negative, unhelpful and unkind.

Through a series of humorous and heartwarming scenes, your students will witness Liam and Emma ignoring their Inner Critic and choosing their Inner Champion in challenging situations.

Key Features:

• Educational and Entertaining: This script combines education and entertainment seamlessly, making it an ideal teaching tool. It's perfect for enhancing social emotional learning (SEL) in the classroom.

• Character Development: The characters in the script are relatable and well developed, allowing your students to connect with them on a personal level.

• Engaging Dialogue: The witty and heartwarming dialogue keeps students engaged and eager to see what happens next, making it an excellent choice for classroom readings and performances.

• Literacy centres or social emotional learning lessons: Perfect to integrated into your literacy centres or your social emotional learning lessons!

• Lesson on Positive Self Talk: The central theme of kindness is woven throughout the readers theatre script, imparting a valuable life lesson to young minds.

• Perfect for Years 3 - 7: Suitable for middle - upper elementary and middle school students, this script can be adapted for various grade levels, ensuring that every student can benefit from its message of kindness.

• Easy to Use: All you need to do is print, staple and go!

By using 'The Inner Voices’ Readers Theatre Script you can create a positive and inclusive classroom environment while promoting important values such as kindness, empathy, and positive self talk. Your students will not only enjoy the entertaining story but will also gain a deeper understanding of the impact of their inner critic and champion.

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This Reader's Theater is a companion activity to the book “The Night Before Thanksgiving” by Natasha Wing. It will enable the children to enjoy the story even more as well as increase reading fluency and speaking skills.

About the Book

Everyone’s favorite fun-filled, family-filled, food-filled holiday is almost here! Follow along as the feast is prepared, cousins are greeted, and everyone gathers around the table, all with an extra helping of holiday fun. This family fun read-aloud makes the perfect gift to get young readers excited for this festive fall holiday!

There are two versions included. One version has roles for three students and the other version has roles for four students. The versions are either 5 or 6 pages.

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

AR Test No. 104992 Grade Level 3.1

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Christmas Readers Theatre Script - Rudolph the Red Nosed Reindeer

Looking for a fun and engaging way to bring the magic of Christmas into your classroom? This Rudolph the Red Nosed Reindeer Readers Theatre script is perfect for Years 3-5, providing a light hearted and easy to read performance for your students.

Follow Rudolph on his journey from feeling out of place to becoming the hero of Christmas! This script is filled with playful dialogue, humorous moments, and a heartwarming message that celebrates the importance of being unique. With clear roles and simple lines, it’s ideal for building students’ confidence in reading aloud and working together.

Perfect for Christmas literacy centres, class performances, or holiday celebrations, this readers theatre script will have your students excited to perform while enhancing their reading fluency and comprehension.

What's Included:

• A complete readers theatre script for Rudolph the Red Nosed Reindeer.
• Roles for multiple students to encourage participation.
• Fun, festive dialogue that’s easy to follow.

Why You'll Love It:

• Christmas themed to bring seasonal joy into the classroom.
• Develops reading skills in an interactive and engaging way.
• Easy to prep and perfect for group activities or classroom performances.

Celebrate the holiday season with this delightful Christmas readers theatre script that will have your students shining like Rudolph’s nose!

Looking for more Christmas resources for upper elementary/primary? Check out these!

Christmas Scavenger Hunt

Holiday Writing Around The World - Interactive Map and Stories

Christmas Word Wall FREEBIE

Christmas Activity Booklet

This Reader's Theater and comprehension questions are a companion activity to the book “How to Catch a Unicorn” by Adam Wallace. It will enable the children to enjoy the story even more as well as increase reading fluency and speaking skills. There are two versions of the comprehension questions; short answer and multiple choice

About the Book

The unicorn manages to escape all their traps. The Catch Club Kids are off in the zoo to catch this fantastical beast. Filled with zany traps, STEAM concepts, silly rhymes, and lots of rainbow unicorn fun as the unicorn travels through the zoo. The unicorn manages to escape all their traps this time though.

There are four versions included. The two versions have roles for two students and the other two versions are for three students. Each version is 2-4 pages. There are also two different comprehension sheets; short answer questions or multiple choice.

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

AR Test No. 501137 Grade Level 2.8

Other "How to Catch" Reader's Theater Products!

• How to Catch a Witch by Alice Walstead - Reader's Theater Companion

• How to Catch The Easter Bunny - Reader's Theater, Comp. Questions & Vocabulary

• How to Catch a Dinosaur - Reader's Theater, Comp. Questions & Vocabulary

• How to Catch an Elf Companion - Reader's Theater, Comprehension & Vocabulary

• How to Catch a Turkey - Reader's Theater, Comp. Questions & Vocabulary

• How to Catch a Leprechaun - Reader's Theater, Comp. Questions & Vocabulary

• How to Catch a Monster - Reader's Theater, Comp. Questions & Word Search

• How to Catch a Yeti - Reader's Theater, Comp. Questions & Word Search

• How to Catch a Snowman - Reader's Theater, Comp. Questions & Word Search

• How to Catch a Gingerbread Man - Reader's Theater, Comp. Questions & Word Search - Free

• How to Catch... Reader's Theater Companion Mini Bundle 1

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"The Kindness Crew Readers Theatre Script: A Heartwarming Lesson in Kindness"

Get your students tuned into the power of kindness in your classroom with this 'The Kindness Crew' Readers Theatre Script. This funny and heartwarming script is an engaging and entertaining way to teach students the invaluable lesson of kindness and empathy.

In this Readers Theatre script, your students will meet the unique characters of the Kindness Crew: Charlie, Grace and Emma, as they embark on a mission to teach Zog, an alien from Planet Meany, about the importance of kindness.

Through a series of humorous and heartwarming scenes, your students will witness the transformation of Zog from a misunderstood alien to a kind and compassionate friend.

Key Features:

• Educational and Entertaining: This script combines education and entertainment seamlessly, making it an ideal teaching tool. It's perfect for enhancing social emotional learning (SEL) in the classroom.

• Character Development: The characters in the script are relatable and well developed, allowing your students to connect with them on a personal level.

• Engaging Dialogue: The witty and heartwarming dialogue keeps students engaged and eager to see what happens next, making it an excellent choice for classroom readings and performances.

• Literacy centres or social emotional learning lessons: Perfect to integrated into your literacy centres or your social emotional learning lessons!

• Lesson on Kindness: The central theme of kindness is woven throughout the readers theatre script, imparting a valuable life lesson to young minds.

• Perfect for Years 3 - 7: Suitable for middle - upper elementary and middle school students, this script can be adapted for various grade levels, ensuring that every student can benefit from its message of kindness.

• Easy to Use: All you need to do is print, staple and go!

By using 'The Kindness Crew' Readers Theatre Script you can create a positive and inclusive classroom environment while promoting important values such as kindness, empathy, and friendship. Your students will not only enjoy the entertaining story but will also gain a deeper understanding of the impact of their own kindness on the world around them.

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This Reader's Theater is a companion activity to the book “Snowmen at Christmas” by Caralyn Buehner. It will enable the children to enjoy the story even more as well as increase reading fluency and speaking skills.

About the Book

Snowmen at Night shared with us the magical, slip-sliding adventures of snowmen after dark . . . but have you ever wondered what snowmen do for Christmas? Well, now’s your chance to find out! The snowmen are back, and this time they’re celebrating Christmas—the snowman way!

This snappy and entertaining companion to the New York Times bestseller Snowmen at Night depicts all the best parts of the holiday, replete with icy treats and a snowman Kris Kringle. Told in the same bouncy verse as the original, Snowmen at Christmas is perfect for a snowy evening read-aloud.

There are three versions included. The three version have roles for two students, three students and four students. Each versions are 4 pages long. There are two different versions of the last page, with and without the words Merry Christmas, as shown in the pdf preview.

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

AR Test No. 102271 Grade Level 3.5

Snowmen at Night Reader's Theater Companion

Snowmen at Work Reader's Theater Companion

Snowmen at Halloween Reader's Theater Companion

Snowmen All Year Reader's Theater Companion

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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

This Reader's Theater is a companion activity to the book “How to Catch a Witch” by Alice Walstead. It will enable the children to enjoy the story even more as well as increase reading fluency and speaking skills.

About the Book

It's Halloween night and something doesn't seem quite right... When the Catch Club Kids head out to trick-or-treat, there are ghosts, goblins, and ghouls everywhere! Our heroes discover a witch on a broom has opened a magical portal that let out spooky creatures all over the neighborhood. Follow along in this frightfully fun story as they set zany traps for the witch to close the portal and save Halloween before all the candy is gone!

There are four versions included. The two versions have roles for two students and the other two versions are for three students. Each version is 2-3 pages.

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

AR Test No. 516837 Grade Level 3.2

Other "How to Catch" Reader's Theater Products!

• How to Catch a Unicorn by Adam Wallace - Reader's Theater & Comp Questions

• How to Catch The Easter Bunny - Reader's Theater, Comp. Questions & Vocabulary

• How to Catch a Dinosaur - Reader's Theater, Comp. Questions & Vocabulary

• How to Catch an Elf Companion - Reader's Theater, Comprehension & Vocabulary

• How to Catch a Turkey - Reader's Theater, Comp. Questions & Vocabulary

• How to Catch a Leprechaun - Reader's Theater, Comp. Questions & Vocabulary

• How to Catch a Monster - Reader's Theater, Comp. Questions & Word Search

• How to Catch a Yeti - Reader's Theater, Comp. Questions & Word Search

• How to Catch a Snowman - Reader's Theater, Comp. Questions & Word Search

• How to Catch a Gingerbread Man - Reader's Theater, Comp. Questions & Word Search - Free

• How to Catch... Reader's Theater Companion Mini Bundle 2

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Other Halloween Reader's Theater Products!

• Halloween Reader's Theater Bundle - 6 Scripts
• Spooky Hour by Tony Mitton - A Halloween Reader's Theater
• Halloween Night - A Halloween Reader's Theater
• The Night Before Halloween by Natasha Wing - A Halloween Reader's Theater
• Who Will Haunt My House on Halloween? - A Halloween Reader’s Theater
• Spookley and the Pumpkin Jamboree by Joe Troiano - Reader's Theater Companion

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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.

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Halloween Readers Theatre - The Ghost Who Lost His Scare

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Halloween Reading Comprehension - The Witch Who Changed Her Ways

Halloween Activities Booklet

Halloween Scavenger Hunt

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This Reader's Theater is a companion activity to the book “Snowmen at Halloween” by Caralyn Buehner. It will enable the children to enjoy the story even more as well as increase reading fluency and speaking skills.

About the Book

Have you ever built a snowman and discovered the next day that his grin has gotten a little crooked, or his tree-branch arms have moved? And you've wondered . . . what do snowmen do when we're not watching?

After an early snowfall, a few kids build some snowmen before going trick-or-treating. And when the kids go off to bed, the snowmen have their own Halloween festival! There's candy and apple-bobbing and costume contests and all sorts of autumn activities. When the kids wake up the next morning, the snowmen are gone... but they've left a very special message behind.

There are three versions included. The three version have roles for two students, three students and four students. Each versions are 3 pages long.

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

AR Test No. 504202 Grade Level 3.3

Snowmen at Christmas Reader's Theater Companion

Snowmen at Work Reader's Theater Companion

Snowmen at Night Reader's Theater Companion

Snowmen All Year Reader's Theater Companion

All Reader's Theater Script

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Spooktacular Halloween Readers Theatre Script for Year 3-5

Bring the excitement of Halloween into your classroom with this fun and engaging readers theatre script! Perfect for Year 3-5 students, "The Ghost Who Lost His Scare" is an ideal activity for reading groups, drama lessons, or even a festive classroom performance.

Story Overview: In this Halloween themed script, students will follow Boo the Ghost on his humorous and heartwarming journey to rediscover his scare just in time for the big night. Along the way, they’ll meet quirky and delightful characters like Wanda the Witch, Frankie the Friendly Monster, Pumpkin Pete, and Zelda the Zombie. With plenty of laughs and a little fright, this story is sure to captivate your students and get them excited about Halloween.

Educational Benefits: Readers theatre is a powerful tool for enhancing reading skills and boosting confidence in young readers. By taking on different roles and reading aloud, students naturally improve their reading fluency, expression, and comprehension. This Halloween readers theatre script offers the perfect balance of challenge and fun, helping students develop their reading abilities in a supportive and enjoyable environment.

Key Benefits of Readers Theatre:

• Improved Reading Fluency: By practicing their lines and performing in front of their peers, students develop smoother, more expressive reading skills.
• Enhanced Comprehension: Understanding their character’s motives and emotions helps students deepen their comprehension of the text.
• Boosted Confidence: Performing in front of others builds self-esteem and encourages reluctant readers to participate and shine.
• Teamwork and Collaboration: Readers theatre fosters a sense of community as students work together to bring the story to life.
• Engagement and Motivation: The Halloween theme and lively characters keep students engaged and motivated to read and perform.

Flexible Classroom Use: Whether you’re looking to enhance your reading groups, spice up your drama lessons, or provide a fun and educational activity for your Halloween celebrations, this readers theatre script is a versatile tool. It’s easy to use, with roles that cater to a range of reading levels, ensuring that every student can participate and enjoy the experience.

Age Appropriate and Fun: Designed specifically for Year 3-5 students, "The Ghost Who Lost His Scare" is filled with age appropriate humour and just the right amount of spookiness to keep students entertained while they learn.

Make your Halloween lessons unforgettable with this exciting readers theatre script. Watch as your students develop their reading skills, grow in confidence, and have a blast bringing this spooky story to life!

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Halloween Activities Booklet Years 3 - 6

Halloween Scavenger Hunt Years 3 - 6

This Reader's Theater is a companion activity to the book “The Night Before Class Picture Day” by Natasha Wing. It will enable the children to enjoy the story even more as well as increase reading fluency and speaking skills.

About the Book

It's the night before class picture day, and kids all down the block are getting ready. Everyone wants to look perfect for the photo. They fix their hair, practice smiles, and choose outfits. At school the next day, they try to stay picture-perfect. Will everything look perfect for the big moment when they say, “Cheese?”

There are four versions included. Two of the versions have roles for three students. One version is three pages and the other version has four pages. The other two versions have roles for four students. One version is three pages and the other version has four pages. You can see the different versions in the PDF preview.

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

AR Test No. 183442 Grade Level 2.8

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Bring the captivating story of Chinese New Year to your classroom with "The Legend of Nian and Chinese New Year" readers theatre script, specially designed for Year 3-6 students. This engaging script takes students on an exciting journey to a small village in China, where they learn about the mythical beast Nian and the origins of Chinese New Year traditions. Perfect for literacy groups or in a Celebrations unit of work!

Why Choose This Chinese New Year Readers Theatre Script?

• Engaging Storyline: Students will be thrilled to act out the tale of Nian, the fearsome beast, and discover how the brave villagers use red decorations and loud noises to protect themselves.
• Cultural Education: Introduce students to the rich traditions, celebrations and history of Chinese New Year. They will learn about customs like hanging red lanterns, setting off firecrackers, and enjoying traditional foods.
• Character Roles: The script features a variety of characters, including Narrators, Nian, Old Villager, Young Villager, Village Elder, and a Brave Child, ensuring that every student has a role to play.
• Interactive Learning: Readers theatre is a fantastic way to boost reading fluency, comprehension, and public speaking skills while making learning fun and interactive. They also learn the history behind Chinese New Year and its celebrations.
• Easy Preparation: The script is designed for easy use in the classroom. It requires minimal props and can be performed with simple costumes and decorations.

Key Features:

• Target Audience: Perfect for Year 3-6 teachers looking to enrich their curriculum with an exciting and educational readers theatre script.
• Length: The script is designed to be performed in one class period, making it ideal for a single lesson or special cultral celebration event.
• Curriculum Integration: Seamlessly fits into language arts, social studies, cultural education/celebrations units and learning about Chinese New Year!

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This Reader's Theater is a companion activity to the book “The Night Before My Birthday” by Natasha Wing. It will enable the children to enjoy the story even more as well as increase reading fluency and speaking skills.

About the Book

The Night Before My Birthday captures all the excitement and anticipation that every child experiences in the lead-up to their special day. The decorations are up, the table is set, and the food is ready - but what happens when there is an ice cream emergency? Once again Natasha Wing has written a story that is sure to appeal to every child getting ready for a birthday. The book is told by and seen through the eyes of the birthday child, so it is gender neutral and a fun gift for any birthday girl or boy

There are two versions included. One version has roles for three students and the other version has roles for four students. Both versions are 4 pages. Please not that the last page of the book was omitted as it did not flow properly with the reader's theater.

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

AR Test No. 165271 Grade Level 2.2

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