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First Thanksgiving Play - Readers Theater Script - Thanksgiving Activities
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
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K - 2nd
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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
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K - 8th, Not Grade Specific
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Patriotic Musical Program for Primary Grades
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
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PreK - 6th
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
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K - 5th, Not Grade Specific
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Circus Script, Songs, Costume Ideas, and Coloring Book
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
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PreK - 2nd
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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
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PreK - 5th, Not Grade Specific
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Also included in:Â Medieval Scripts for Readers Theater, Short Play or Puppet Show BUNDLE
Constitution Day Readers Theater
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
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K - 2nd
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Also included in:Â Holidays July to December Readers Theater Bundle
Science Discussion Starters
Science Scaffolds for Discussion
This product includes 11 science discussion starter posters.
Black&White + Color Included
When scientists share their ideas, they may say ...
I noticed ____.
My data shows ____.
I think ___ because ___.
I wonder ___.
I observed ____.
When scientists respond to others, they may say ...
Can you explain to me?
What do you think?
What evidence do you have?
Are you saying _____?
I agree with ___ because ____.
I respectfully disagree because ____.
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K - 8th
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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
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K - 7th
Also included in:Â Art Lessons & Art History | Art Lesson Plans for Elementary | Famous Artists
Mindfulness Bundle for Pre-K and Kindergarten
FINALLY! A Mindfulness program that works with young learners (ages 3-6)
This resource is intended for teachers of young students who want to introduce mindfulness into their classroom, but are not quite sure where to start. This Bundle contains 3 different ways to introduce mindfulness in a realistic, interactive way.
Part One: Mindful Moments- Scripts for teachers to have mindfulness mediations with their young learners. These are not 10 minute meditations, but rather "moments" that focus st
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PreK - 2nd
David, David Goes to School, Back to School, Beginning of the School Year
David, David Goes to School by David Shannon, Back to School, Beginning of the school year. Self to Text Connection of David Goes to School by Veronica Sigala
Back to School! This David Goes to School literacy unit is a great way to establish or revisit your classroom rules. Have fun at the beginning of the school year making self to text connections with the book David Goes to school by David Shannon. Then, create a behavior anchor chart for the classroom! Students will have the opportunity to
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PreK - 2nd
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Fall Adapted Book | WH Questions | Mia Loves the Fall
Mia Loves the Fall WH Questions interactive book is part of a book series of how Mia celebrates holidays and seasons. Fall is her favorite season. Read along as she participates in fall activities.This interactive book is a perfect tool for students to practice answering various who, what, where and where questions. The book includes 8 pages with text and pictures, a corresponding question for each page, and picture choices for answering each question.This book is easy to use. Read each page wit
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PreK - K
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Also included in:Â Fall Adaptive Book Bundle | Special Education Interactive Book
Who Questions Adapted Book | Community Helpers | Speech Therapy
This Who Questions Interactive Book Once introduces the first set of the following community helpers: teacher, vet, crossing guard, solider, dentist, astronaut, farmer, fire fighter, baker, police officer, life guard & mail carrier. This book is great for students who have difficulty with answering WH-questions. Visual cues and dots included for pacing when reading. Instructions and real picture for book assembly are included.Check out other WH-Questions Interactive Books here:Where Question
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PreK - K
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Also included in:Â WH Questions Adapted Book BUNDLE | Question Prompts | Speech Therapy
Developing Executive Functioning Skills- What Do You Do When Question Set
Developing Executive Function Skills- What Do You Do When Question Set, Daniele Cerone-Griffin M.A. CCC-SLP includes 55 questions for the category of What Do You Do When Questions. Open ended situation question frameworks are also included.
Developing Executive Functioning Skills helps students consider individualized situations and use common sense related to creating strategies for positive outcomes. Development of Executive Functioning Skills helps students with problem-solving, planning, or
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PreK - 12th
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Developing Executive Function Skills- Full Question Set
Developing Executive Function Skills- Full Question Set, Daniele Cerone-Griffin M.A. CCC-SLP includes 55 questions for each of five question categories, including: Who?, When?, Why?, How?, and What do you do when? for a total of 275 questions. Open ended situation question frameworks are also included.
Developing Executive Functioning Skills helps students consider individualized situations and use common sense related to creating strategies for positive outcomes. Development of Executive Funct
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PreK - 12th
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Mindfulness: Scripts for Teachers (Week One)
This is a set of 5 scripts that all focus on Mindful Listening. This resource is intended for teachers who want to introduce mindfulness into their classroom, but are not quite sure where to start. The packet includes a Mindfulness 101 info sheet and 5 scripts for guiding your students through a mindfulness meditation. Each script lasts 3-5 minutes, so it will work for all grade levels. In order to use this script you will need a mindfulness bell or a bell sound (there are many free apps you can
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K - 6th
Also included in:Â Mindfulness: Scripts for Teachers BUNDLE
Early years-See, Think, Wonder thinking routine.
Introducing our comprehensive "See, Think, Wonder" Teacher Resource Bundle – your all-in-one guide to effortlessly integrate this powerful thinking routine into your classroom! This thoughtfully curated bundle is designed to empower educators, whether you're a seasoned pro or just starting your teaching journey, with the tools and resources needed to nurture critical thinking skills in your students.What's Included:Teacher Notes: Navigate the world of the See, Think, Wonder routine with ease usi
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K - 3rd
Community Workers: Readers' Theater, Non-Fiction Easy Readers & Vocabulary
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
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K - 2nd
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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
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PreK - 3rd
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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
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PreK - 12th
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.
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PreK - 8th
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Also included in:Â SEL ACTIVITIES SUPER BUNDLE: 50 Social Story Scripts
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
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K - 3rd
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American Symbols of Freedom Reader's Theater
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.
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K - 1st
Developing Executive Functioning Skills- What Do You Do When Question Sets 1 & 2
Developing Executive Function Skills- What Do You Do When Question Sets 1 & 2, Daniele Cerone-Griffin M.A. CCC-SLP includes 110 questions for the category of What Do You Do When Questions. Open ended situation question frameworks are also included.
Developing Executive Functioning Skills helps students consider individualized situations and use common sense related to creating strategies for positive outcomes. Development of Executive Functioning Skills helps students with problem-solving,
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PreK - 12th
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- Evaluate information, analyze evidence, and make informed judgments about complex social, economic, and political issues
- Become active, responsible, and engaged citizens
- Comprehend global issues such as human rights, environmental sustainability, and economic disparities
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