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Veterans Day Program Script School Assembly or Class Activity to Honor Veterans
Are you planning a Veterans Day celebration for your school this year? This Veterans Day program script will help you get started as you plan your Veterans Day program.Our school's Veterans Day program has been my absolute favorite event of the year for over fifteen years!I have found that a program that celebrates Veterans is one of our favorite activities to bring together community members of all ages and students in our school. I have used this script at our school-wide Veterans Day progra
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1st - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education, Staff
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Christmas Reader's Theater Bundle
This purchase includes 8 complete Christmas Reader's Theater scripts. Each script has 22-23 narrators who get to speak at least two times (in a few of the stories, three times) during the Reader's Theater. The scripts could easily be adjusted to accommodate larger/smaller class sizes.The Reader's Theater Scripts are for the following Picture Books:1. There Was a Cold Lady Who Swallowed Some Snow by Lucille Colandro2. Snowmen at Christmas by Caralyn Buehner3. Llama Llama Holiday Drama by Anna Dew
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K - 4th
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Christmas Reader's Theater: Mooseltoe by Margie Palatini
This is a seven-page long reader's theater script taken from the story "Mooseltoe" by Margie Palatini. The scripts is typed with 20 narrators who each get to speak at least three times during the story. However the file is editable so you could add more/less narrators to fit your needs.
The story is about a Moose who worked really hard getting everything ready for Christmas. He wrote Christmas letters and cards, he shopped, he wrapped and ribboned, and cooked. But, then he realizes he forgot
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1st - 4th
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Our Lady of Guadalupe: Slide Show and Art Project
Celebrate December with this inclusive slide show on Our Lady of Guadalupe and the miracle that Juan Diego witnessed in Mexico 500 years ago. The slide show also includes a section on Aztec culture and Spanish conquest of the Aztec Empire to give students background on how the miracle affected relations between the two warring cultures. Other slides illustrate and discuss some 20 symbols and miraculous features of the tilma that Juan Diego used to gather roses in. A simple art project is also i
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1st - 8th
Christmas Reader's Theater: Olive, The Other Reindeer
This purchase contains a printable Reader's Theater script for the picture book: Olive, The Other Reindeer by Vivian Walsh. The script is typed with 22 narrators that each get to speak (at least) two times during the Reader's Theater. *Note: The script could easily be adapted to accommodate more/fewer narrators. Reader's Theater are a great way to strengthen fluency and oral reading confidence in young readers. They are great to use during the holidays as well because students LOVE performing th
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1st - 4th
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Holiday Partner Readers' Theater Plays with Corresponding Puppets
This is a collection of six two-page original Reader's Theater Plays written for the holiday season. Each play is written for only two characters, which makes them perfect for partner practice in literacy centers or for use in a whole-class setting. Children can practice reading the plays once and then switch characters to read it a second time. Each holiday play has two characters, a setting, a problem and a solution. Each play is written to incorporate high frequency words, repetition, and
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K - 2nd
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Advent Prayer Service for Kids
This is the Advent Prayer Service my second graders do at school. It would work for younger or older students as well. Included are the following:Two versions of the prayer service: 14 students or 28 students. You can edit the "parts" so you have enough parts for your kids. A copy of the readings for the priest or principalLetter home to parentsWords to songs NOT written by me (O Come, O Come Emmanuel and Mary Had a Baby/Go Tell it on the Mountain)Words to an Advent Song sung to the tune of D
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1st - 5th
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Dragon's Merry Christmas Reader's Theater
This is a set of four short reader's theater scripts based off the four short stories in Dragon's Merry Christmas by Dav Pilkey.
1. The Perfect Christmas Tree
2. The Candy Wreath
3. Mittens
4. Merry Christmas, Dragon
These reader's theater scripts were intended for students in k-2. The reading level of the text is 3.2.
Reader's theater are fun activities to build fluency in students' reading!
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K - 2nd
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"A Country Christmas" Elementary School Christmas Concert Script
This original script is written for an Elementary School's Christmas Concert. This drama takes place in the country where a Grandpa and Grandma are telling their grandchildren about the true meaning of Christmas - Jesus' birth! After each scene with the actors, there is space for classes to perform a song/dance/poem, etc. that relates to that part of the story. This is a great play that includes the whole school and will be a memorable performance for everyone for years to come! This play can al
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PreK - 7th
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Around the World Christmas Play Script for 30 or more actors
Celebrate diversity with this sacred and bible-based Christmas pageant script which blends the biblical Christmas story with traditions and customs from Mexico, Germany, Philippines, Sweden, United States, Italy, and China. This pageant was performed many times with rave reviews at a large Catholic school. The pageant performance is between approx. 50 minutes. A class of 30 older students acted out the script while the younger classes participated in the songs and country traditions. The scr
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K - 7th
A Christmas Time Machine! A Hilarious Christmas Concert Package for Elementary
Join a group of kids on Christmas Eve as they stumble across a magical sleigh that allows them to time travel! They experience Christmas holidays, toys, and music of the decades between the 1940s to the 2000s. They even get a glimpse into the Future! This is my 6th written and directed Christmas Concert, and dare I say the best?! This play was loved by both students, families, and staff. This is not only because of how funny it is, but because of how each age can connect and relate to it! It
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K - 8th
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Elferella full Christmas play script
You've met Cinderella, now it's time to meet Elferella. Follow three children on a magical Christmas journey to return Elferella's shoe found amongst their presents on Christmas morning.An upbeat, fun Christmas play script.May be used as a whole school play with class songs throughout or for individual classes.
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PreK - 8th
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The Gingerbread Man Reader's Theatre Script
This is a Reader's Theatre Script of "The Gingerbread Man." Every year, I have my students improvise and recreate the story of The Gingerbread Man using new, modern characters with fun and fresh dialogue. This script is one of my favorite creations! Have your students read and act this one out and then they can create their own. A unique twist on a Christmas classic tale!
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1st - 4th
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True Meaning of Christmas Double Play - Christian Church Skit for Children
What's better than a skit teaching little kids about the true meaning of Christmas? Two, of course! I was asked if I could write a skit for our Birthday Party for Jesus. It went over very well, so I was asked to write another skit a couple of years later.
Both of the skits have the same purpose of presenting the true meaning of Christmas. They were written for a Christian, Lutheran (Missouri Synod) church activity, though I'm sure they would work fine for your church without much effort. These
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PreK - 3rd
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Charlie Brown Christmas Musical
Based on the original Popular Charlie Brown Christmas I have adapted a script and added music from various resources to create a wonderful Christmas Musical for K - 8.
George Washington
Here’s a simple slide show on George Washington — one that 1st, 2nd and 3rd graders will find easy to understand. I know how hard it is to find something that students on a primary level can relate to, because as a teacher I’ve tried to do just that. This slide show will give your students great visuals plus the basic information they need about our first president. The unit includes a narrative script of six pages with over 70 detailed notes on the 22 slides I’ve put together. Information incl
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1st - 3rd
The Cute as the Dickens Christmas Concert
This concert uses caroler MCs to teach the audience the history behind the caroling tradition, as well as the backstory behind many classic Christmas songs. It's a back to basics Christmas concert, to simplify your holiday season.
Please note: While this concert provides all the spoken words necessary to make this concert a success, classes would need to find their own wordless versions of the songs to sing along with, or sing without accompaniment.
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K - 8th
Choral Reading/Literary Play/Reader's Theater--God's Son is Born
Reader's Theater activity. Can be used Kindergarten through Fourth GradeChristian/ReligiousWritten in the format of the old story of the Sky is Falling, except the animals see the star and decide to take the Baby Jesus a birthday present. The basket containing the gift is stolen and the animals have to find some thing else to give. They decide to sing the song they sung as they traveled to see him. Includes two images that can be projected on screen during the reading, if you desire to use them.
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PreK - 4th
Abraham Lincoln
Have you ever tried to find a simple, easy-to understand slideshow or movie on an important American like Abraham Lincoln? One that students in 1st, 2nd or 3rd grade would not only be able to relate to, but also one that would give them visuals and information that round out their education? I welcome you to take a look at my slide show on Abraham Lincoln to enrich your President’s Day curriculum. This unit includes a four-page narrative script with 38 detailed notes and an 18-page slide show. I
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1st - 3rd
Christmas Reader's Theater Script: Fancy Nancy Splendiferous Christmas
This purchase contains a printable Reader's Theater script for the picture book: Fancy Nancy Splendiferous Christmas by Jane O'Connor. The script is typed with 22 narrators that each get to speak (at least) two times during the Reader's Theater. *Note: The script could easily be adapted to accommodate more/fewer narrators.
Reader's Theater are a great way to strengthen fluency and oral reading confidence in young readers. They are great to use during the holidays as well because students LOVE
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1st - 4th
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Holiday Play or Reader's Theater
This is a fun Holiday play or Reader's Theater for the primary grades. There are 21 parts which can be edited. There are five full scenes and even songs for the children to sing! My first graders perform this for their parents and other classes every year. They have so much fun and meet the common core standards for Reading, Speaking and Listening!
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PreK - 3rd
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Christmas Concert Play and 2 Songs - Home Alone 1
Are you stuck for an awesome idea for your Christmas or Holiday Performance this year?!
Look no further...
I have created a mini version of the Home Alone 1 Movie to be a perfect 15-20 min performance for the student's families. I am using it for my Grade 1/2 students, but feel free to use it between grades 1-6.
I have created a full script with character roles. The 2 songs are perfect for the holidays as well. Enjoy my adaptation of this fun filled holiday movie!
Feel free to alter it as
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1st - 6th
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Christmas Play - The Best Gift
This is a play for children that can be for about 15-20 characters. It supports many values such as love and respect and promotes originality and anti-bullying! It has some fun Christmas jokes as well as a very important message.
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K - 8th
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Gifts for the King Readers Theatre Christian Christmas Script
This Christmas program script is suitable for students in Grades 1-4. Costumes and props are up to the organizer. It is approximately 5-7 minutes long. The play focuses on remembering that what Jesus desires most from people is their hearts.You may edit this script to fit your needs. Copies may be made for your school/church but please do not share with others. Thank you.
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1st - 4th
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