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1st grade Christmas-Chanukah-Kwanzaa social studies scripts for Microsoft PowerPoint
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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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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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
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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Reader's Theater: There Was a Cold Lady Who Swallowed Some Snow
This purchase includes a full Reader's Theater script for the picture book, There Was a Cold Lady Who Swallowed Some Snow by Lucille Colandro.
The script is typed so there are 23 narrators who each get to speak twice in the Reader's Theater performance. However, the script could easily be adapted to accommodate larger or smaller class sizes.
Students really love to perform Reader's Theater! It's a great way to build fluency and confidence in readers.
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1st - 4th
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December Delights: A Global Celebration of Holidays and Observances
Embark on a festive journey through the diverse tapestry of December, where cultures around the world come together to celebrate meaningful holidays and observances. From the poignant World AIDS Day to the joyous Hanukkah lights, explore the rich traditions and significance behind each date on the December calendar. Join us in honoring history, embracing diversity, and spreading the spirit of goodwill as we wrap up the year with cherished festivities and global connections.
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1st - 8th
Christmas Reader's Theater: The Perfect Christmas by Eileen Spinelli
This purchase contains a printable Reader's Theater script for the picture book: The Perfect Christmas by Eileen Spinelli. 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 t
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1st - 4th
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Reader's Theater: Santa and the Three Bears
This purchase includes a full Reader's Theater script for the Christmas picture book, Santa and the Three Bears by Maria Modugno. This story is based on the traditional "Goldilocks and the Three Bears" tale.
There are 23 narrators in the script and each of those narrators gets to speak three times in the story. However, this script could easily be adapted to larger or smaller class sizes.
If you have never tried Reader's Theater in your classroom, you should! It's an enjoyable way to build flu
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1st - 4th
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A Christmas musical Age 6-10 with scenery and sound effects "A Special Gift
This musical has every single resource you might need apart from children and instruments! It tells the story of a discontented King who banned Christmas, sacked his servants and set sail for foreign countries. The more he saw, the more discontented he became. He was shipwrecked and gradually became aware that he wanted to go home . He escaped and returned with a Christmas tree and love in his heart. Included in the pack
1. All the lyrics and inbuilt sound on PowerPoint
2. A performance PowerPoi
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1st - 4th
Journey to the Cross
The story of Jesus last days is a complicated one, full of historical references and curious customs that are unfamiliar to most students. With “Journey to the Cross” you can guide your students through Holy Thursday, Good Friday, the Crucifixion and the Resurrection with factual background of Bible times and places. This presentation of 42 slides includes nearly 130 illustrations, while the accompanying 14-page script relates over 200 details of the story of Jesus sacrifice. This unit describ
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1st - 8th
Martin Luther King: Civil Rights Leader
Two for One! That’s right - this is a two for one offer on the life of Martin Luther King Jr. - so your school can celebrate his life and Black History Month. I’ve created two complementary slideshows on this civil rights leader - one for primary grades and one for middle and junior high students. The primary slide show has 15 slides, which give basic facts that are supported with a 4-page script with more details appropriate for the grade level of younger students. The more in-depth slide show
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1st - 8th
Rosa Parks
This slide show on Rosa Parks can be used anywhere from 1st through 8th grade, depending on the amount of information the teacher wishes to utilize from the accompanying script. As a teacher, I know how hard it is to find a slide show that features great visuals without overwhelming students with “text on screen” for some of our nation’s heroes and heroines. My slide show includes photos of Rosa throughout her lifetime and photos of black segregation and protests from the Civil Rights era. The
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1st - 8th
Ancient Egyptian playscript - The legend of Isis and Osiris
A fun way to learn the myth of Isis and Osiris and build on knowledge of Ancient Egypt. It could also be used in a literacy unit when learning how to read and write playscripts.This play script can be done as an interactive small group reading lesson or you could send your class in small groups to act these out independently. The script is 4 pages, so it can be copied back to back on only 2 pages. The script cast includes 5 speaking parts and reading comprehension questions. It comes in two vers
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1st - 3rd
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Also included in: Ancient Egyptian Play Scripts for small groups
Reader's Theater Script: Reindeer Christmas
This purchase includes a complete Reader's Theater script for the picture book Reindeer Christmas by Mark Kimball Moulton. The script is typed so that there are 23 narrators and each narrator gets to speak three times in the story. However, the script could easily be adapted to accommodate larger/small class sizes.
Students have so much fun with Reader's Theater performances. Not only are they fun, they help build fluency and confidence in readers!
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1st - 3rd
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SEL ACTIVITIES Power Bundle - "No More Bullying"
A Social Story - "Words that Hurt"Has your child or student been the subject of hateful words at school? This adorable short story exposes the connection between emotional regulation and bullying at school. The protagonist learns how to release his hurtful feelings and inner pain even when he discovers the people who hurt him may not change.A Social Story - "What to do When your Are Bullied At School"A realistic story about the reasons someone may bully your child, and what your child can do to
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K - 6th
Reader's Theater Script: Snowmen at Christmas
This purchase includes a full script for the story Snowmen at Christmas by Caralyn Buehner.
The script is typed so that there are 23 narrators who each get to speak two times in the performance. But the script could easily be edited to adapt to larger or smaller class sizes.
Reader's Theater is an enjoyable way for students to work on reading fluency and build confidence.
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1st - 3rd
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Brazil - A-Z of Brazil, The World Cup and The Great Kapok Tree
A great bundle of resources that explores The History of The World Cup, Brazil and The Amazon Rainforest!
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K - 6th
The Queen’s Platinum Jubilee Assembly and PPT
The Queen’s Platinum Jubilee Assembly…This topical resource uses The Lion and the Unicorn and Becoming a Queen from Alice’s Adventures Through the Looking Glass to provide a playful assembly performance to celebrate the Queen’s Platinum Jubilee. There are some introductory pictures of Queen Elizabeth II’s life and it is supported by a ppt presentation, and some extensive Teacher’s Notes about the Queen’s life and reign. An entertaining and comical playscript that gives your pupils the opportunit
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1st - 7th
superheroes and expected behavior while playing with friends
Kids love superheroes and respond well to them when learning about ways to show expected compared to unexpected behaviors.
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PreK - 3rd
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The Queen's Platinum Jubilee Assembly Script and PPT
The Queen’s Platinum Jubilee Assembly…This topical resource uses The Lion and the Unicorn and Becoming a Queen from Alice’s Adventures Through the Looking Glass to provide a playful assembly performance to celebrate the Queen’s Platinum Jubilee. There are some introductory pictures of Queen Elizabeth II’s life and it is supported by a ppt presentation, and some extensive Teacher’s Notes about the Queen’s life and reign.An entertaining and comical playscript that gives your pupils the opportunity
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1st - 7th
Also included in: The Queen’s Platinum Jubilee Assembly and PPT
Pushing Up The Sky Powerpoint
This Power Point can be used with the play/reader's theater "Pushing Up the Sky." It includes brief background information along with animated backdrops and scenery to project as students perform! This feature really increased student engagement. Enjoy!
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1st - 4th
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