Do you want your students to be whiners or winners? Readers Theater can help you achieve your goals. And, if you include character-building discussions, you may see students blossoming with courage and confidence. They'll become stars in their own lives as you choose trustworthy Readers Theater scripts. This article includes a few suggestions for your character-building adventure.

Can families enjoy Readers Theater, too? Absolutely! Whether you're homeschooling, pursuing family hobbies, or just trying to have fun and build some positive memories Family Readers Theater inspires participants. By choosing trustworthy and appropriate scripts your options are unlimited. This article covers just 8 opportunities for Family Readers Theater. But, perhaps you'll think of more?

Are there really "ugly truths" about Readers Theater? Unfortunately, yes. So, is it worth the time to invest in Readers Theater regularly? Absolutely! This helpful article shares 5 "ugly truths" about Readers Theater as well as a few tips for success. Every child deserves an opportunity to shine–in spite of a few ugly truths. Ugly truths can be overcome and perhaps transformed into beautiful benefits, right?

Are you afraid of trying Readers Theater?  Do you think that you don't have time for Readers Theater? Are you concerned that you might fail with Readers Theater? "How to FAIL with Readers Theater: Busting Readers Theater Myths" shares the truth to help guarantee success for you and your students.

Tracy Hanson was a gifted educator with a master's degree in Curriculum Development and Reading, plus another master's degree in Educational Administration. But, what defined her was her heart to help people. "Her visionary contribution to education is the Matrix of a Learner, a creative learning philosophy designed to promote a more responsible and collaborative society opening the doors for a more peaceful world." She promoted her teaching philosophy in many nations personally and online. During the pandemic Tracy discovered that Readers Theater provided the "perfect" tool for reaching communities around the world and building a global community of confident, English-speaking citizens.

Beverly Cleary, beloved children's book author, just passed away March 25, 2021, at the age of 104.  I recently reread several books by her.  She wrote about real life including many stories from her own childhood.  I remember her sharing in one book that a little boy basically asked her, "Why aren't there any books about boys like me?"  She decided to help because she understood the need for more children's books.  This article, "5 Simple Steps on How to Adapt Beverly Cleary Books to Readers Theater Scripts–for Book Reports or Book Sharing" will help you understand the easy process of creating a Readers Theater script from a book.  Even students can create their own scripts from the books that they read!  <img alt="

WARNING: A teacher just wrote me. They had videotaped one of our scripts with the children wearing masks. The students did great. Unfortunately, the masks muffled their voices so the audio wasn't clear on the video. (I don't know if these were character masks or health masks, but let's assume they were character masks.) This short article shares "7 Ideas to Improve Your Readers Theater Video Performance" to ensure YOUR success.

A homeschooling mom contacted me by email and asked HOW to implement Readers Theater in a family.  The following article is my basic email answer to her questions:  1.  What is Readers Theater?   2.  How does it work?    3.  Is it a booklet?   4.  Is it a daily lesson?    5.  Do they read it aloud?    6.  Do they do it in a group?    7.  What does it "LOOK" like?     8.  How do I implement it in MY family?  (I've added a few comments for clarity.)

Were you asked to convert your classroom to an eLearning digital environment for students to learn at home and online?  Do you teach students via distance learning?  Are you new to homeschooling and looking for some creative online ideas to build character and skills in your students?  

If you answered, "Yes!" to any of those questions then this article should help you.  Readers Theater adapts to a multitude of situations, students, and subjects.  Teachers love the fact that Readers Theater motivates rereading in their students.  And studies have shown that rereading builds fluency, comprehension, confidence, and a boatload of lifelong skills.  Why not simplify your eLearning lesson planning for your online students and enjoy Readers Theater?  WARNING:  Students often ask for MORE Readers Theater!   

What does Frederick Douglass have to do with Readers Theater?  Check out Part #1 of our new series, "7 Ways Readers Theater Builds Character, Confidence, Fluency, and Leadership Skills."  Besides learning a little bit about Frederick Douglass' example for your students, you'll also be inspired by young Sam's ELL Readers Theater story.  Plus, you'll glean a few thoughts, tips, and a challenge for you regarding Readers Theater in YOUR classroom. 

Students and teachers love Readers Theater!  But, how can teachers integrate Readers Theater into the busy curriculum?  Many teachers enjoy successful Readers Theater lessons throughout the week (e.g., history, health, social studies, literature, writing...).  You can motivate students by incorporating Readers Theater into a unit study or holiday celebration.  Some teachers use Readers Theater for character building lessons in school clubs or as optional homework.  Since Readers Theater builds so many life-long skills in one fun activity, no matter when you do Readers Theater you and your students will win.  Check out this "Shortcut" article:  5 March Readers Theater Ideas for Enjoying Readers Theater All Year.  You'll discover plenty of links to simplify your life and lesson planning.

Readers Theater every month?  Why not?  Some teachers use Readers Theater every week!  In fact, we have had teachers in our caring community who create an entire elective or club around Readers Theater!  Most teachers integrate Readers Theater with multiple subjects so it's easy to slip it into your lesson plans every month in science, social studies, history, reading, and language arts.   And, all of our scripts include annotated curriculum links for easy lesson plans.  Since Readers Theater helps build confidence and life-long skills everybody wins!  

I've updated this article from our 2014 newsletter to share a few ways to enjoy Readers Theater and Readers Theater All Year in the month of February.  Since most of our caring teachers live in the U.S. many of the suggestions revolve around U.S. holidays;  however, some ideas can be enjoyed any month you choose.  Maybe if you choose Readers Theater every week with your students you'll see phenomenal progress with them!