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Kindergarten social studies scripts in English (UK)
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
Knights and Castles
**Over 80 Printables**Included in this Knights and Castles Activity Pack--Knights and Castles Differentiated Worksheets for Emergent Readers and Writers(simple tracing of words, colouring and/or writing sentences)-Extension Worksheets for Literacy (Create a Knight, create a King)-Cross-curricular science/materials worksheets (Best materials for a Castle)-Real Life Castle Pictures showing Castles in England and Europe (excellent for discussion and visual learners).-Writing Templates for Queen, Ki
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PreK - 2nd
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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: 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: Holidays July to December Readers Theater Bundle
Anzac Biscuits by Phil Cummings: Reading Activities for the Anzac Day Book
Explore Anzac Biscuits by Phil Cummings with this collection of reading activities for the Anzac Day book. These five activities cover comprehension, retell, sorting and comparison, description and writing and allow students to better understand the text - a gentle exploration of the impacts of war on soldiers and families. A perfect resource in the lead up to Anzac Day To use this resource you will need:At least one copy of Anzac Biscuits by Phil Cummings (first published 2013) These activities
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K - 2nd
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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
The Wind in the Willows Art + Baking Unit Study
Come on a read, paint, cook journey with the Build Your Masterpiece Class and the classic novel, The Wind in the Willows, by Scottish Novelist, Kenneth Grahame. The landscapes and cultural references are deeply embedded in Edwardian England. This story, set in England in the 1800's, is about four animals, Mole, Rat, Toad, and Badger, who all have emotions, traits, intentions and personalities like that of humans. This is called Anthropomorphism. It has inspired many authors since it was first pu
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PreK - 12th
Remembrance Day Mini Book for KINDERGARTEN
Fellow Canadian teachers: Are you in need of an engaging Remembrance Day mini book for your kindergarten students this year? Look no further - this NO PREP resource is just what you're looking for! Your students will be busy reading, tracing, and colouring their own Remembrance Day booklets. Please encourage your students to carefully cut around each page, because once their books are finished, the tabs will read numbers 1-10 down the side of their books for a neat surprise! This "surprise" is a
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K
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My Grandad Marches on Anzac Day by Catriona Hoy: Book Study Reading Activities
Take a closer look at My Grandad Marches on Anzac Day with these reading activities for the Catriona Hoy Anzac Day book. Students engage in reading comprehension and vocabulary, retell, comparison and reflection activities, bringing the book and an understanding of the significance of Anzac Day alive in the classroom. To use this resource you will need:At least one copy of My Grandad Marches on Anzac Day by Catriona Hoy (first published 2005) These activities are designed for Prep/Kindergarten/
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K - 1st
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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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Amelia Ellicott’s Garden: Literacy & Geography (HASS) Activities.
This packet includes Literacy and Geography (HASS) activities for a variety of grades from Kindergarten to Year 2.The print and go activities are based on the marvellous picture book Amelia Ellicott’s Garden by Liliana Stafford.The English Language Arts packet has over 55 pages of ready to print activities. The Geography (HASS: Humanities and Social Sciences) has over 25 pages of print and go worksheets. If you want a more detailed description of each product, click on each product cover above f
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K - 2nd
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: 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
ES1 - AUSTRALIAN GEOGRAPHY - PEOPLE LIVE IN PLACES
This unit combines Visual Literacy with the teaching of Australian Geography. Multiple options with each lesson to attach other key learning areas such as , Visual art, S.T.E.M, Music, English, drama, digital technology and Physical education. Whilst the unit has 6 lessons, the majority of them could be used over multiple lessons and would easily enrich student learning over a Semester. Includes word walls with each lesson, W.A.L.T, W.I.L.F posters also included.
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PreK - 1st
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
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PreK - 5th
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"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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PreK - 6th
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Geography (HASS) Special Places and Features with Amelia Ellicott’s Garden book.
This resource packet uses the text Amelia Ellicott’s Garden to explore special places and their features:What are places like?What makes a place special?How can we look after the places we live in?Natural, constructed and managed features of places.How places change over time.Identifying reasons why places may be important to others. This packet includes ready to go geography activities for a variety of levels from Kindergarten to Year 2 so you can use one wonderful storybook across many classe
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K - 3rd
Also included in: Amelia Ellicott’s Garden: Literacy & Geography (HASS) Activities.
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