Recent Articles in Teacher Tips for Readers Theater

January Shortcuts: 5 January Readers Theater Ideas and Tips for Enjoying Readers Theater All Year
Jan 4, 2018

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 January Readers Theater Ideas and Tips for Enjoying Readers Theater All Year.  You'll discover plenty of links to simplify your life and lesson planning.

November and December Shortcuts: 5 November and December Readers Theater Ideas for Enjoying Readers Theater All Year
Oct 31, 2017

Students and teachers love Readers Theater!  But, how can teachers integrate Readers Theater into a 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 November and December Readers Theater Ideas for Enjoying Readers Theater All Year.  You'll discover plenty of links to simplify your life and lesson planning. 

October Shortcuts: 5 October Readers Theater Ideas for Enjoying Readers Theater All Year
Sep 30, 2017

Students and teachers love Readers Theater!  But, how can teachers integrate Readers Theater into a 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 October Readers Theater Ideas for Enjoying Readers Theater All Year.  You'll discover plenty of links to simplify your life and lesson planning.

How to Choose a Readers Theater Script for Your Homeschool
Jul 13, 2017

So, you just learned about Readers Theater and how wonderful it is for building life-long skills in your students.  You've heard how Readers Theater can accelerate learning while improving fluency and comprehension.  You're ready to dive in and choose a few scripts.  What do you do now?

"How to Choose a Readers Theater Script for Your Homeschool" will help you with clear answers to three basic questions:  

1.  Why choose Readers Theater?

2.  How do you choose scripts that are right for your students?  

3.  What do you do next?

Let's simplify your life and help your students succeed with the buried treasures of Readers Theater.

June Shortcuts: 5 June Readers Theater Ideas for Enjoying Readers Theater All Year
May 27, 2017

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 June Readers Theater Ideas for Enjoying Readers Theater All Year.  You'll discover plenty of links to simplify your life and lesson planning.

May Shortcuts: 5 May Readers Theater Ideas for Enjoying Readers Theater All Year
Apr 27, 2017

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 May Readers Theater Ideas for Enjoying Readers Theater All Year.  You'll discover plenty of links to simplify your life and lesson planning.

April Shortcuts: 5 April Readers Theater Ideas and Tips for Enjoying Readers Theater All Year
Mar 25, 2017

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 April Readers Theater Ideas for Enjoying Readers Theater All Year.  You'll discover plenty of links to simplify your life and lesson planning.

How to Use Readers Theater with Mobile Devices Like iPads
Dec 8, 2015

Readers Theater All Year's website is now mobile-friendly!  What does that mean to you?  It doesn't change the value of having "Readers Theater Insurance" with our 24/7 Script Buffet, but it will open up fresh opportunities to explore Readers Theater with mobile technology.  We'll look at three ways to use Readers Theater with mobile devices in our article "How to Use Readers Theater with Mobile Devices Like iPads™, Tablets, and Cell Phones."

12 Tips for Teachers Who Need Free Supplies
Apr 26, 2014

Teachers LOVE Readers Theater.  Students LOVE Readers Theater.  But, oftentimes teachers stretch their budgets to provide enough Readers Theater scripts for their students.  While some teachers have Readers Theater "loaning libraries" and others have Readers Theater centers that only require a few scripts, a few teachers have been asking recently for full-class Readers Theater scripts.   Several of the teachers in our caring community have mentioned the challenge of getting enough copy paper to print enough Readers Theater scripts.  One teacher I talked with recently said she has six classes of 30 inner-city students each.  Wow!  That's a printing challenge!  So, here are a dozen tips for teachers who need free supplies–including copy paper for printing Readers Theater scripts and optional script covers.

 

13 Ways to Save Paper and Ink with Scripts from Readers Theater All Year
Aug 3, 2011

Woo-hoo!  You're collecting Readers Theater scripts to use with your students to build leaders and creators.  You're committed to giving your students opportunities to speak in front of a group to build their confidence.  You know fear of speaking in front of a group is one of the top three fears in surveys--often first or second.  You recognize the value of Readers Theater, but how can you reduce the amount of paper and ink it takes?  Whether you have environmental concerns or are just trying to save a little money, here are "13+ Ways to Save Paper and Ink with Scripts from Readers Theater All Year."

3 Quick Tips for Choosing Children's Literature for Writing Readers Theater
Jul 5, 2011

One of the teachers in our community just asked for a list of books that would be good to use to create Readers Theater scripts.  Unfortunately, I don't know all the children's books out there, so any list would be incomplete.  Yet, I do know "3 Quick Tips for Choosing Children's Literature for Writing..." your own Readers Theater scripts.  Interested?  It's easy!

12 Rehearsal to Performance Tips and Keys to Success for Students
Oct 8, 2010

Okay, so you've decided to join the ranks of the Readers Theater fans.  What in the world do you tell the students?  How do you get the best out of them to really help build them as leaders?  Here are a few tips based on years of experience and a little research...