Reader's Theater is a fun ways for students to practice reading aloud with fluency and expression. They also get the opportunity to perform in front of an audience without the stress of memorizing lines.
This product includes 7 different reader's theater scripts is a book companion to help your students enjoy the picture books even more!
The Night Before Summer Vacation
In the style of Clement Moore’s familiar Christmas poem, this story tells of a family’s last-minute preparations for summer vacation.
There are roles for three students.
Big Shark, Little Shark
Big Shark has big teeth, Little Shark has little teeth. Big Shark swims fast, Little Shark swims slow. But they are both hungry. Will they find a tasty snack?
This reader’s theater is a quick two page reader’s theater to use with emerging readers. It has two parts.
I Don't Want to Be Big
Little Frog does not want to grow up, and he gives his father all sorts of reasons why being small is best.
This reader’s theater is 3 pages long. There is one version included for three students - Child, Adult, and Pig.
I Don’t Want to Be a Frog
A frog that yearns to be any animal that is cute and warm discovers being wet, slimy, and full of bugs has its advantages.
This reader’s theater is 4 pages long. There is one version included for three students - Child, Adult, and Wolf.
The Night Before Class Picture Day
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.
Splat the Cat and the Quick Chicks
When Splat takes home his class project of fertilized chicken eggs, the eggs hatch and chicks wind up all over the place, forcing Splat to round them up. Based on the series created by Rob Scotton.
This reader’s theater is 4 ½ pages long. There are two versions included; one version has roles for two students and the other version has roles for three students.
There's Nothing to Do! Bonus File
This reader’s theater is 4 pages long. There is two version included in this reader's theater. The first version is for three students - Child, Adult, and Other Animals. The other version is for 7 students - Child, Adult, Rabbit, Girl Frog, Cat, Owl and Pig.
I Don't Want to Be A Frog by Dev Petty - Reader's Theater Companion
By Mr. Lee's Learners
This Reader's Theater is a companion activity to the book “I Don't Want to Be Big” by Dev Petty. Another book in this series is "I Don't Want to Be A Frog". My students absolutely loved this book and I want to make a companion activity. It will enable the children to enjoy the story even more as well as increase reading fluency and speaking skills. This reader's theater is perfect for your class anytime of the year.
About the Book
A frog that yearns to be any animal that is cute and warm discovers being wet, slimy, and full of bugs has its advantages.
This reader’s theater is 4 pages long. There is one version included for three students - Child, Adult, and Wolf.
I hope you enjoy using this reader’s theater with your students. If you have suggestions or want to ask any questions, please feel free to reach out to me by email, mrleeslearners1@gmail.com
AR Test No. 174224 Grade Level 1.6
I Don't Want to Be Big by Dev Petty - Reader's Theater Companion
There's Nothing to Do! by Dev Petty - Reader's Theater Companion
All Reader's Theater Script
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The Night Before Class Picture Day by Natasha Wing - Reader's Theater Companion
By Mr. Lee's Learners
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
All Reader's Theater Script
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Big Shark, Little Shark by Anna Membrino - Reader's Theater Companion
By Mr. Lee's Learners
This Reader's Theater is a companion activity to the book “Big Shark, Little Shark” by Anna Membrino. It will enable the children to enjoy the story even more as well as increase reading fluency and speaking skills. About the Book Big Shark has big teeth, Little Shark has little teeth. Big Shark swims fast, Little Shark swims slow. But they are both hungry. Will they find a tasty snack? This reader’s theater is a quick two page reader’s theater to use with emerging readers. It has two parts. I hope you enjoy using this reader’s theater with your students. AR Test No. 190153 Grade Level 0.9 All Reader's Theater Script *** How to get TeachShare credits to use on future purchases *** Go to your My Purchases page. Beside each purchase you'll see a Provide Feedback button, click it and you will be taken to a page where you can leave a quick rating and a short comment about the product. Why is feedback so important? Each time you provide feedback, you’ll earn TeachShare credits that can be applied to future purchases to save you money! Plus, the feedback you provide helps me make my products better suit your needs! *** How To Follow My Store *** Click the green star beside my name at the top of this page OR at the top of my store page. Following me notifies you when I post a new item and you will receive customized email updates about my store.
I Don't Want to Be Big by Dev Petty - Reader's Theater Companion
By Mr. Lee's Learners
This Reader's Theater is a companion activity to the book “I Don't Want to Be Big” by Dev Petty. My students absolutely loved this book and I want to make a companion activity. It will enable the children to enjoy the story even more as well as increase reading fluency and speaking skills. This reader's theater is perfect for your class anytime of the year. About the Book Little Frog does not want to grow up, and he gives his father all sorts of reasons why being small is best. This reader’s theater is 3 pages long. There is one version included for three students - Child, Adult, and Pig. I hope you enjoy using this reader’s theater with your students. If you have suggestions or want to ask any questions, please feel free to reach out to me by email, mrleeslearners1@gmail.com AR Test No. 186830 Grade Level 1.6 I Don't Want to Be A Frog by Dev Petty - Reader's Theater Companion There's Nothing to Do! by Dev Petty - Reader's Theater Companion All Reader's Theater Script *** How to get TeachShare credits to use on future purchases *** Go to your My Purchases page. Beside each purchase you'll see a Provide Feedback button, click it and you will be taken to a page where you can leave a quick rating and a short comment about the product. Why is feedback so important? Each time you provide feedback, you’ll earn TeachShare credits that can be applied to future purchases to save you money! Plus, the feedback you provide helps me make my products better suit your needs! *** How To Follow My Store *** Click the green star beside my name at the top of this page OR at the top of my store page. Following me notifies you when I post a new item and you will receive customized email updates about my store.
Splat the Cat and the Quick Chicks - Reader's Theater
By Mr. Lee's Learners
This Reader's Theater is a companion activity to the book “Splat the Cat and the Quick Chicks” by Rob Scotton. This reader's theater is perfect for your class around Easter and during the spring. It will enable the children to enjoy the story even more as well as increase reading fluency and speaking skills.
About the Book
When Splat takes home his class project of fertilized chicken eggs, the eggs hatch and chicks wind up all over the place, forcing Splat to round them up. Based on the series created by Rob Scotton.
This reader’s theater is 4 ½ pages long. There are two versions included; one version has roles for two students and the other version has roles for three students.
I hope you enjoy using this reader’s theater with your students.
AR Test No. 180797 Grade Level 2.2
All Reader's Theater Script
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The Night Before Summer Vacation - Reader's Theater Companion with Word Search and 5 Coloring Pages
By Mr. Lee's Learners
Get your students excited for summer break while boosting fluency and comprehension with this fun and engaging Reader’s Theater Companion for The Night Before Summer Vacation by Natasha Wing!
This end-of-year activity is the perfect way to celebrate the last days of school while keeping your students focused and learning. With scripts for both 2 and 3 readers, this resource is ideal for small groups, literacy centers, or intervention time. Students will love performing their own version of the story while practicing key reading skills!
What’s Included:
This low-prep, high-engagement resource is designed to:
Whether you’re wrapping up your school year or planning a summer-themed reading day, this Reader’s Theater companion to The Night Before Summer Vacation will be a student favorite.
Make your end-of-school-year lesson plans meaningful and memorable with this ready-to-use reading activity!
About the Book
The Night Before Summer Vacation by Natasha Wing is a playful, rhyming story that follows a young girl and her family as they prepare for an exciting summer trip. As they pack and plan, things don’t go quite as smoothly as expected, leading to some silly mix-ups and relatable chaos. In the end, the family is ready for their adventure, capturing the joy and anticipation of summer vacation.
I hope you enjoy using this reader’s theater with your students.
AR Test No. 106397 Grade Level 2.5