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Preview of 29 "Easy-to-Read" New Testament Bible Story Reader's Theater Scripts

29 "Easy-to-Read" New Testament Bible Story Reader's Theater Scripts

This is a fantastic set of "Easy-to-Read" New Testament Bible story reader's theater scripts. It includes 29 of the most popular Bible stories from the New Testament. My students loved getting to act out their favorite stories from the Bible! The Bible Stories included are: *An Angel Appears to Mary *Jesus is Born *The Three Wise Men *Jesus Lost in the Temple *Jesus is Baptized *Jesus in the Desert *Jesus Turns Water into Wine *Jesus Teaches the Secret of Happiness *Jesus Blesses the Lit
Preview of First Thanksgiving Play - Readers Theater Script - Thanksgiving Activities

First Thanksgiving Play - Readers Theater Script - Thanksgiving Activities

Created by
Foreman Fun
A short, interactive play about the Pilgrims will get all your students involved! Students will learn about the Mayflower, Plymouth, & Squanto. This is the perfect way to introduce students to the story of the 1st Thanksgiving. A two page script for you to narrate gives students cues when it's their turn to speak or act something out. There are 24 character cards. 12 are speaking roles and 12 are just acting roles so that even struggling readers can be involved in the play. You can add more
Preview of Decades Themed Musical Performance Script for Elementary Students

Decades Themed Musical Performance Script for Elementary Students

This show is a time traveling musical history lesson!! The speakers’ script includes many facts about inventions and inventors of the 20th century and the musical performances will take the audience on a trip down memory lane.This performance package can be used by an elementary classroom teacher, a music teacher, a summer camp coordinator, or a drama program instructor.This show could be performed by anywhere from 25 to 100+ students depending on stage size.The length of the performance is appr
Preview of Patriotic Musical Program for Primary Grades

Patriotic Musical Program for Primary Grades

Created by
Deana Thelen
There's nothing better than hearing little voices singing patriotic songs! This program is appropriate for all elementary grade levels. Some have even used it for a school wide program! The first graders at my school have been doing this inspiring musical program for over 15 years! Not only will students be singing patriotic songs, but a script has been provided that gives many students the opportunity to speak into the microphone. The program begins with kiddos reciting Presidential quotes
Preview of Patriotic Themed Musical Performance Script for Elementary Students

Patriotic Themed Musical Performance Script for Elementary Students

This patriotic performance is full of US facts and history! This performance package can be used to create a great culminating event for your Social Studies History and Government unit, or for a Patriotic Holiday show! Perfect for a Veterans Day or Presidents Day music program.Performance is so memorable for children! When you can connect a performance to academic content as this one does... they will remember it forever.This script is simple and versatile. It can be used year after year in diff
Preview of Circus Script, Songs, Costume Ideas, and Coloring Book

Circus Script, Songs, Costume Ideas, and Coloring Book

Created by
KinderKay
I have been performing a circus with my students for many years. My experience with this script has been with kindergarten only, but it can easily be adapted to preschool to second grade. We practice our circus during school hours. Because of that, our circus takes about a month to prepare. The circus performance itself takes 30 - 45 minutes to perform if all roles/acts are included. The script is easily adapted to removing performers and acts if time is a factor for you. It is also a fun back
Preview of Medieval Themed Script for Readers Theater, Short Play or Puppet Show

Medieval Themed Script for Readers Theater, Short Play or Puppet Show

Do you need a short versatile play that can easily include many children at varying ability levels? Do you need something that your speakers of other languages or your very shy kids will be able to participate in? Then this is the script for you! (...and there is SCREAMING... as you know all kids seem to enjoy screaming.)This script is about a scary looking but kind hearted dragon who only wants to win the acceptance of his neighbors. Originally written as a puppet show this script is very versa
Preview of Easter Reader's Theater Script

Easter Reader's Theater Script

Created by
LBLearningDesign
This document contains a Reader's Theater Script for the story, "Last One in Is a Rotten Egg!" by Diane deGroat. The script is set up to have twenty narrators that have three speaking parts each. Plus there are four or five characters from the story that have speaking parts. The script could easily be adapted for larger or smaller class sizes! Reader's theater is a fun way to build reading fluency and confidence in students!
Preview of Constitution Day Readers Theater

Constitution Day Readers Theater

Created by
All Y'All Need
Learn about the American holiday Constitution Day, celebrated on September 17, with our script.Constitution Day Reader's Theater activities include:1 graphic organizer and/or activity1 ABC Order Activity1 full script in black and white with Character Cards and 5 speaking parts1 full script in color with Character Cards and 5 speaking partsFor a look at what is included in this set, please download the preview file.This is already included in our Informative Reader’s Theater Holidays from July to
Preview of FREE Art History Guided Lesson and Art Project - Whimsy Workshop

FREE Art History Guided Lesson and Art Project - Whimsy Workshop

This free sample pack from the bundle of easy step-by-step guided art lessons:Art History For Elementary 1 - With Teacher ScriptsThis lesson explores the artist Ted Harrison's use of warm and cool colors as he paints in the arctic of Canada. The simple art project will create a stunning bulletin board display! As in my other art history lessons, there is a teacher script included, with questions embedded, to lead a discussion about art techniques, geography and famous artists! There is also a wr
Preview of Social Story Easter Egg Hunt (Editable) Book Autism PCS

Social Story Easter Egg Hunt (Editable) Book Autism PCS

Are you ready for your child/students to join in on the fun and excitement of Easter egg hunting? This social story book is perfect for those who may struggle during this popular holiday activity.Our Easter Egg Hunt social story uses a combination of easy-to-understand language and illustrations to help your child/students feel more prepared and confident for this fun event!This social story book is great for parents, teachers, and caregivers who want to help children prepare for the Easter egg
Preview of Easter Holy Week Events Reader's theatre scripts - tell the tale together!

Easter Holy Week Events Reader's theatre scripts - tell the tale together!

Created by
cintsible
Use the scripts to tell the whole story of Holy Week with your class or cohort in small groups or different classes' presentations at assembly: Palm SundayWashing of the feetLast SupperGarden of GethsemaneStations of the CrossMary Visits to tombThe ResurrectionSupporting activities also included
Preview of Easter Eggs (poetic, Christian skit)

Easter Eggs (poetic, Christian skit)

Created by
One Foundation
Schools and Sunday schools give programs at Christmas, but Easter is too often forgotten. This skit uses a mystery and a poem to revive the excitement of the empty tomb. You can find it in my store One Foundation on Teachers Pay Teachers.
Preview of Community Workers: Readers' Theater, Non-Fiction Easy Readers & Vocabulary

Community Workers: Readers' Theater, Non-Fiction Easy Readers & Vocabulary

Created by
Ms Joanne
This is a bundle on community workers that incorporates fiction, non-fiction and vocabulary development to deepen students’ knowledge about 10 different community workers. It contains: 10 readers' theater playsRoles for everyone, from emergent to fluent readers. Most of the roles are for beginning readers and those in transition heading towards fluency.Plays are focused on these jobs: chef, construction worker, doctor, engineer farmer, firefighter, police officer, plumber, teacher and vet.Plays
Preview of 25 Engaging Meditation Scripts for Young Explorers Ages 4-6 and Older.

25 Engaging Meditation Scripts for Young Explorers Ages 4-6 and Older.

25 Engaging Meditation Scripts for Young Explorers Ages 4-6. Digital Instant Download Thank you so much for checking out our store! Embark on a journey of inner discovery with our engaging meditation scripts tailored for young explorers aged 4-6. Through whimsical adventures and gentle guidance, children are invited to explore the magic within themselves. From enchanted forests to cosmic journeys, each meditation script sparks curiosity and imagination while nurturing mindfulness. Designed with
Preview of 28 Days: Moments in Black History That Changed the World (dates, cards, script)

28 Days: Moments in Black History That Changed the World (dates, cards, script)

I'm so excited about this resource! This packet was designed using the picture book, 28 Days: Moments in Black History that Changed the World by Charles M. Smith & Shane W. Evans.The 28 events highlighted in this book are for each day in February in honor of Black History Month. (Day 29 - leap year - is "today" and the students can write their own fact). The people mentioned are in chronological order from Crispus Attucks in 1770 to Barack Obama in 2009. Packet Table of Contents:pg. 3-9: Rea
Preview of A Social Story - "No Staring" (SEL ACTIVITY)

A Social Story - "No Staring" (SEL ACTIVITY)

Does your child or supported-person stare often at others? This short 8-page social story has short clear directives for why staring at others can be rude because it makes them feel uncomfortable. Question pages are included.
Preview of Veterans' Day Script

Veterans' Day Script

This is a short script I wrote for my school's Veterans' Day Program. A narrator "travels" through five 1st grade classrooms and peeks in to see what they are being taught! I used this with 1st graders. *5 scenes-each scene contains 3 student "acting" parts (1-2 lines each)-each scene contains 1 "teacher part" (can be read by the teacher or an advanced student)-1 narrator throughout the whole skit (I wrote it for a student to read but it could also be read by an adult)-Spots for songs after e
Preview of Catechesis of the Good Shepherd (CGS) Liturgy of Light Booklets

Catechesis of the Good Shepherd (CGS) Liturgy of Light Booklets

Created by
Bridgette Adler
Catechesis of the Good Shepherd Liturgy of Light Booklet pack. Includes a Leader Copy and a regular copy to print. The Liturgy of Light is an Easter celebration ceremony we do every year in the atrium to highlight the Paschal Candle and celebrate the change of liturgical seasons to Easter. This ceremony is also wonderful for family or church groups, and homeschoolers. Appropriate for all three levels of CGS. The Leader's Copy includes notes on how to customize your ceremony for each age group. P
Preview of American Symbols of Freedom Reader's Theater

American Symbols of Freedom Reader's Theater

Created by
Teach It Up
This simple reader's theater will help students learn and review the American symbols of freedom. There are 4 symbols discussed by 3 students. The symbols are-Bald Eagle, Liberty Bell, Statue of Liberty, and the American Flag.The text is simple but informative.
Preview of Trio Bundle - "When My Siblings ..."

Trio Bundle - "When My Siblings ..."

"When My Siblings... Bug Me" Social Story WorkbookDoes your student or child have a low threshold for patience with siblings?This cute workbook can be worked on digitally or could be printed for counseling or reflective sessions. A child can learn to identify what behaviors annoy them, measure how annoyed they are, and learn to create more love in their interactions."When My Siblings... Don't Include Me" Social Story WorkbookChildren face enormous emotions that they cannot yet regulate. This soc
Preview of Bible Rebus Readers: The Easter Story

Bible Rebus Readers: The Easter Story

Created by
Orchard and Hive
Use these interactive Rebus Reader Bible stories to teach early literacy skills, while also sharing Biblical truths. Build beginning readers' confidence with this package of Bible stories that feature reading strategies such as repetitive texts and picture support for new vocabulary. A single-page layout makes these stories easy to print and read!This package includes seven Rebus Reader Easter stories from the Gospels: - Jesus Comes to Jerusalem (Palm Sunday) - The Last Supper- Jesus Prays in th
Preview of Christian Easter Play {5 Plays for 5-9 Readers} Religious Easter Readers Theater

Christian Easter Play {5 Plays for 5-9 Readers} Religious Easter Readers Theater

Your students will love performing The story of Jesus’ resurrection and ascension this Easter with these reader theater’s scripts! I have made 5 slightly different plays of The Easter Story. Each play is about 3-4 pages long and is based upon the story of Jesus’ resurrection from the Gospels. Each play has Mary visiting Jesus’ tomb, the angel telling Mary that Jesus has risen, the disciples visiting the empty tomb, Jesus appearing before his disciples, doubting Thomas, the Great Commission, and
Preview of "Social Boundaries Series" Scripting Workbooks _ SEL ACTIVITIES

"Social Boundaries Series" Scripting Workbooks _ SEL ACTIVITIES

Use these cute social story workbooks to teach children and persons supported appropriate behaviors and manners around personal space and boundaries. "Can I Have a Hug" Social StoryAutistic children require sensory input and hugging can be a great source of stimulation for them. However, hugging is not always “socially appropriate.” Read this adorable social story with your child every day to instill social awareness and skills regarding hugging in the community."Saying Hello" Social StoryDoes y
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