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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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Olive the Other Reindeer Christmas / Holiday Readers Theater
This is a Reader's Theater script for "Olive, the Other Reindeer" by Vivian Walsh and J.Otto Seibold. This holiday book makes a perfect Reader's Theater. The script is for 8-10 parts. Of course, parts can be combined for fewer parts. The script is 3 pages in length. Character name tag cards are included for each part. You can add yarn for a necklace-type character name tag or glue on a sentence strip to make a character name hat. The text level is created for 1st-3rd grades. However, 4th and 5th
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1st - 3rd
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Christmas Readers Theater Scripts EDITABLE
These Christmas Reader's Theater scripts are a practical and engaging way to have younger students practice reading fluently with expression, rate, phrasing, accuracy and using punctuation. Included in this resource:3 different scripts (10 pages per script) with varying levels of text difficulty (use a single script or all three!)Each script includes 8 roles Printable props in color and black and white (1 for each role, just glue onto wooden craft sticks)Pre-reading vocabulary definedYour downlo
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1st - 2nd
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Also included in:Â Readers Theater Short Play Winter Spring Summer Fall Scripts
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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Christmas Play Reader's Theater: The Elves who Lost the Toys
This is a 6 page, 6 part original reader's theater script. The elves have been working hard to get all the toys ready. Suddenly on the morning of Christmas Eve all the toys are gone. Where are they? Will they find them in time? The script is written with primary students in mind and contains parts for Transitional to Fluent readers as follows:o Transitional (roughly levels 10-12): Elf 2, Elf 3o High Transitional (roughly levels 14-18): Elf 1, Missing Clause, Santao Fluent (roughly levels 20+
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1st - 2nd
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Also included in:Â Christmas Plays: Reader's Theater for Grades 1 and 2
Christmas Play Reader's Theater: A Wolf's Christmas Carol
This is a 7 page, 7 part reader's theater script based on "A Christmas Carol". The Big Bad Wolf is visited by The Pig of the Past, The Pig of the Present and The Pig of the Future as he considers whether he really should be blowing down all the pigs' houses, especially on Christmas Day. The script is written with primary students in mind and contains parts for Transitional to Fluent readers as follows:o Transitional (roughly levels 10-12): Pig 2, Pig of the Presento High Transitional (roughly
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1st - 2nd
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Also included in:Â Christmas Plays: Reader's Theater for Grades 1 and 2
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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Christmas Program: "A Very Merry Mixed Up Christmas"
"A Very Merry Mixed Up Christmas" is a Fun and EasyChristmas program that was written by me and sure to please! The script was written in two versions. Secular is for those of you who are allowed to celebrate Christmas and Santa. The religious version is for those of you that celebrate the birth of Jesus. The kids will perform the skit and then end by singing "We Wish You a Merry Christmas". This program is perfect to perform in the classroom for your parents. The length of the program shou
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PreK - 1st
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Harriet Tubman and the Underground Railroad Readers Theater Script
Your students will love learning all about Harriet Tubman and the Underground Railroad with this Reader's Theater Script. The script features speaking parts for 3 narrators and each letter of the alphabet. This script will enrich your shared reading or guided reading group time by providing informational text, vocabulary, and varied skill levels to introduce slavery in kid-friendly terms. The following items are included in this product:• Teacher Instructions• Common Core Standards for Grades 1-
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1st - 2nd
Christmas Play Reader's Theater: The Night Before Christmas
This is a 5 page, 5 part reader's theater script that tells the story of a baby mouse and a girl named Mary who can't sleep on Christmas Eve because they are so excited waiting for Santa.The script is written with primary students in mind and has parts suitable for Emergent Readers and Fluent readers as follows:o Emergent (roughly levels 4-8): Baby Mouseo Transitional (roughly levels 10-12): Mama Mouse, Maryo High Transitional (roughly levels 14-18): Papa Mouseo Fluent (roughly levels 20+): narr
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1st - 2nd
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Also included in:Â Christmas Plays: Reader's Theater for Grades 1 and 2
Holiday Social Stories and Visual Questions for Children with Autism
Navigate the holiday season with ease using our specialized pack for children with autism. It includes two visual social stories—one on Winter Break and another on expressing gratitude with "Thank You." The pack also features four holiday-themed visual questions with picture response options and a two-page Santa-themed activity. Tailored for students with lower verbal abilities or those benefitting from visuals, these resources are designed to make the holiday experience smoother. Ideal for spec
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PreK - 3rd
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Christmas Play Reader's Theater: The Elves and the Shoemaker
This is a 6 page, 5 part reader's theater script of The Elves and the Shoemaker, but with a Christmas theme. Two of Santa's elves have finished all their work early, so they leave the North Pole and head south. They stop for dinner in a town and decide the help out the shoemaker and his wife.The script is written with primary students in mind and has parts suitable for Emergent Readers and Transitional readers as follows:o Emergent (roughly levels 4-8): Elf 2o Transitional (roughly levels 10-1
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1st - 2nd
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Also included in:Â Christmas Plays: Reader's Theater for Grades 1 and 2
The Christmas Story Advent Mini book and Reader's Theater
This unit is full of Bible activities for Christmas for your Kindergarten or first grade class. First, there is a fantanstic decodable Christmas mini-book for each child to color and read. Then writing pages are provided for students to write their own story. But my favorite part is the Reader's Theater Script and Character Headbands craft. Reader's Theater is one of the best ways to increase student reading fluency. Have fun and Merry Christmas!You might also like The Good Samaritan Decodable
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PreK - 2nd
Community Helpers Reader's Theatre for grades 1 - 3, Scripts Drama Fluency
This reader's theatre resource is a great addition to your community helpers unit! Integrate drama, ELA, and social studies!This resource includes 4 easy scripts with 5 to 6 parts in each script. Each script is 2 to 3 pages long, with large 18 point font. Language is written at an easy primary level.Mrs. Kind Goes To The Vet - characters include mechanic, vet, mail carrier, Mrs. Kind, and narrator.Mrs. Maria's Fire - Mrs. Maria, police officer, firefighter, paramedic, and narrator.Sam's Fall - S
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1st - 3rd
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Airline Ticket, Itinerary, and Flight Instructions for Holidays Around the World
Why not have even more fun with your Winter Holidays Around the World unit by giving your students the full airline treatment?
After making your suitcases, distribute airline tickets and have them go through a mock security screening. Arrange their chairs as if on an airplane, and read the enclosed flight attendant instructions. Make sure they buckle up, and stow their suitcases under the seat in front of them. You may even want to serve a little snack and beverage while they watch an in-fligh
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1st - 5th
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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
Christmas Readers Theater Holiday Script, Reading & Activity Packet
This Christmas Readers Theater Packet provides fun reading and writing activities which coordinate with a Christmas readers theater script. This holiday script takes students on a worldwide tour of the great variety of celebrations that happen at Christmastime.
This packet also includes 5 script-related activity sheets, each with its own answer key:
* Fill-In the Blanks
* Vocabulary Fun
* Unscramble
* Word Search
* 5-Question Quiz
This packet is designed to build confidence in 2nd and 3rd gra
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1st - 4th
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Learning Life Lessons with a Red Nosed Reindeer
Learning Life Lessons with Rudolph the Red Nosed Reindeer I love the story of Rudolph the Red Nosed Reindeer. I have watched the video at least a dozen times. This unit is looking at the lessons that can be learned from the story. The original story is in rhyme and not nearly as thought provoking as the video so it would be a good idea that your students have viewed the story of Rudolph. This will give you a great excuse to show the film to your st
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1st - 4th
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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Nativity Skit for Christmas | The Birth of Jesus
Nativity Skit for Christmas About The Birth of JesusDo you have a small Sunday School class or church group but still want to do a Nativity Christmas program? Do you need a birth of Jesus Christ story script? This short script about Jesus's Birth is perfect for a Christmas Sunday School Program. It can be used at schools, church, or youth groups.What's Included In This Christmas Skit for Kids:2 Page Nativity Play with 5 Speaking Parts6 Finger Puppets (Mary, Joseph, Baby Jesus, Angel, Narrator 1,
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1st - 6th
Also included in:Â Christmas Bundle - Nativity Activities and Christmas Lessons
Christmas ABC play for early readers
Are you looking for a fun, easy way to showcase your students for an Christmas program, assembly, or chapel?
The ABC poems are a wonderful, simple way to allow students to make a presentation for their parents, at an assembly, a chapel, grandparents’ day or other special event.
A four line, rhyming stanza is created for each letter of the alphabet relating to the title theme. Students line up across the stage holding large, decorated alphabet posters and take turns saying their lines. Every s
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PreK - 2nd
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Santa's Milk & Cookies Christmas Craft
Vintage Christmas is my favorite!!!This Santa's Milk & Cookies gives all the vintage/retro vibes!!!This is one of my favorite Christmas crafts, I think it turned out way cute!! It would be so cute on your bulletin board or hanging in your school hallway to make your classroom look festive for the holidays. Included with this craft:Instructions Materials listPicture of craftAll pattern pieces are included.Pattern with the face and without the face is included.Color Sheet of the craft for yo
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PreK - 3rd
Stick Man -- A Christmas Reader's Theater!
Here is an adorable Reader's Theater for the fun book Stick Man. Stick Man was written and illustrated by the creators of Room on the Broom--Julia Donaldson and Axel Scheffler. Stick Man goes out for a jog one day, only to have all kinds of awful things happen to him! He's woven into a nest by a swan, used as an arm for a snowman, played fetch with by a dog, etc! Of course, Santa takes him home in the end! That's all Stick Man wanted!There are roles for five students, but feel free to change
Reader's Theater Play Script: The Gift of the Magi
Explore the meaning of giving with O. Henry's Christmas classic, "The Gift of the Magi." This original reader's theater script is based on O. Henry's story and features ten speaking parts. This script can be used for classroom read alouds, classroom performances, or can be easily adapted for a Christmas play on the stage.Flesch-Kincaid Grade Level Readability: 1.1
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1st - 4th
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