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1st grade Easter social studies scripts
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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29 "Easy-to-Read" New Testament Bible Story Reader's Theater Scripts
This is a fantastic set of "Easy-to-Read" New Testament Bible story reader's theater scripts. It includes 29 of the most popular Bible stories from the New Testament. My students loved getting to act out their favorite stories from the Bible! The Bible Stories included are:
*An Angel Appears to Mary
*Jesus is Born
*The Three Wise Men
*Jesus Lost in the Temple
*Jesus is Baptized
*Jesus in the Desert
*Jesus Turns Water into Wine
*Jesus Teaches the Secret of Happiness
*Jesus Blesses the Lit
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K - 3rd
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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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
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
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
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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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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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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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
Easter Reader's Theater Script
This document contains a Reader's Theater Script for the story, "Last One in Is a Rotten Egg!" by Diane deGroat.
The script is set up to have twenty narrators that have three speaking parts each. Plus there are four or five characters from the story that have speaking parts. The script could easily be adapted for larger or smaller class sizes!
Reader's theater is a fun way to build reading fluency and confidence in students!
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: Holidays July to December Readers Theater Bundle
Easter Reader's Theater Scripts EDITABLE
These Easter 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 download
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1st - 2nd
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Also included in: Readers Theater Short Play Winter Spring Summer Fall Scripts
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 Night Before Easter--A Reader's Theater (Rhyming Page & Headbands Included)
The Night Before Easter is a wonderful children's book written by Natasha Wing. Here is a four-character Reader's Theater based on this book that your students will love to read!Reader's Theaters are valuable because they promote reading fluency and reading with expression. They also allow your students to practice their reading foundational skills.You may practice this Reader's Theater in a reading group or in a reading center. Students may present the The Night Before Easter to another clas
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1st - 3rd
The Easter Bunny's Assistant -- A Reader's Theater (Includes Headbands!)
Your students are sure to enjoy this Reader's Theater! It is based on the hilarious book The Easter Bunny's Assistant! which tells the story of a skunk who helps the Easter Bunny. The problem is that the skunk emits his smelly spray each time he gets excited! There are roles for four students, but feel free to change as needed to best fit the needs of your class.Headbands/necklaces are also included, as well as a color-coded version of the script!If you like this Reader's Theater, you might
Reader's Theater Play Scripts: The Tales of Beatrix Potter
This Reader's Theater package includes five classic tales from beloved author Beatrix Potter. The set includes adapted scripts for the following stories:"The Tale of Peter Rabbit""The Tale of Benjamin Bunny""The Tale of the Flopsy Bunnies""The Tale of Tom Kitten""The Tale of Jemima Puddle-Duck"This is a great collection for spring reading or an author's study on Beatrix Potter. Flesch-Kincaid Grade Level Readability: 2.1
Children's Skit "The Story of Jesus" passion play EASTER
This dynamic dramatic presentation takes the gospels and brings them to life through children! Students do NOT have to memorize any lines. Student narrators guide the story of Jesus from creation to birth, life, death and resurrection while their classmates act out the story as disciples, Jesus, Mary, Joseph and even Pontius Pilate. This version includes 21 parts but more disciples can easily be added or parts combined together for your presentation. If you'd like help editing to make that happe
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1st - 6th
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Social Story Easter Egg Hunt (Editable) Book Autism PCS
Are you ready for your child/students to join in on the fun and excitement of Easter egg hunting? This social story book is perfect for those who may struggle during this popular holiday activity.Our Easter Egg Hunt social story uses a combination of easy-to-understand language and illustrations to help your child/students feel more prepared and confident for this fun event!This social story book is great for parents, teachers, and caregivers who want to help children prepare for the Easter egg
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PreK - 1st
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Also included in: Social Stories Growing Bundle (52 Books) Special Education Autism PCS
Christian Easter Play for Second Grade- Animals- 7 Characters - 8-10 minutes
For our Easter special at the school I taught at last year, my kids wanted to put on an play with animal characters. I created this play, "What The Animals Thought" to share the story of Jesus' death and resurrection through the perspective of livestock.
There are 7 characters, but more animals could be added to suit a larger class. The characters and their roles are as follows:
Adina - a farm girl who is bored with everyday life until the animals share what happened a few years ago in her hom
Pete the Cat Big Easter Adventure -- A Reader's Theater
This fun Reader's Theater has roles for six students and is sure to be a hit with your class! (Inspired by Pete the Cat's Big Easter Adventure!)Headbands/necklaces are included in case you'd like to present this to the class next door, at an assembly, to your own class, etc!A color-coded copy is included for your convenience!Enjoy!If you like this one, you might like:The Easter Bunny's AssistantThe Easter EggLittle Bunny's Sleepless NightHow to Catch the Easter Bunny Listen BuddyThe Night Befo
Readers' Theater: Native American Headdress Activity
This No-Prep Readers’ Theater script will teach your students all about Native American headdresses and show them the importance of cultural respect!Click on the preview above to see a few pages from the script!FEATURES• Six page script about a group of students at a Native American history museum. • Seven different characters with different lexile levels for all levels of readers!• Common-Core aligned discussion questions.• Engaging and entertaining story with student-friendly explanations of a
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1st - 3rd
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