Recent Articles in Holiday, Season, and Event Scripts, Grades K-2

"9/11 Heroes" (R=2.7)
Sep 7, 2011

"9/11 Heroes" is a short, primary level Choral Readers Theater script remembering heroes of Sept. 11, 2001.  With two choruses, this script should work with mature 1st-3rd graders and possibly ESL or ESOL classes.  A vocabulary list is included.  Extensive annotated curriculum links are also included (updated in January 2017) for easy lesson plans--including dialing 911.

TIME:  about 1 1/2 minutes  CAST:  2+ (2 choruses)  TONE:  somber, character-building  READABILITY:  grade 2.7 (a few multi-syllabic words like building, Pennsylvania, Washington D.C.)

Back-to-School Team vs. Salamander Sly (R = 2.3)
Aug 11, 2011

Sports announcing.  Character building.  Excitement.  Motivation.  Perfect for beginning a new school year, "Back-to-School Team vs. Salamander Sly"  communicates to students from primary to upper elementary.  Salamander Sly coaches an invisible team called The Distractions in this lively free Readers Theater script full of surprises. 

Although this is not choral Readers Theater, there is a chorus (the School Team) that recites motivational cheers that help build character.  (Think about the commercial jingles you remember!) Contains curriculum links for easy lesson plans.

TIME:  11 minutes  CAST:  5-10+  TONE:  light, exciting   READABILITY:  grade 2.3, but I think some parts are harder

Bees, Crickets, Ladybugs, and What? (R = 1)
Jul 18, 2011

Character building.  Nature study.  Environmental science.  Insects.  Choral reading fun.  "Bees, Crickets, Ladybugs and What?" has it all—including amazing curriculum links for easy lesson plans.  This choral Readers Theater script for emergent or primary readers is guaranteed to generate giggles or another fun response—especially at the last page surprise! 

Perfect for K-3rd+ grades, "Bees, Crickets, Ladybugs and What?" works great for family Readers Theater, Special Ed, and ESL or ESOL classes. 
TIME: less than 3 1/2 minutes  CAST: 3+  TONE: light, educational  READABILITY:  grade 1.0

Fireflies Hide and Seek (R = 0.0, K, 1))
Jul 13, 2011

Who doesn't love fireflies? "Fireflies Hide and Seek" shares the fun of fireflies in a short, choral Readers Theater script format for emergent or primary level readers.  Perfect for unit studies on insects, bugs, or nature, "Fireflies Hide and Seek" stimulates the imagination and comes with annotated curriculum links for easy lesson plans. 
Although written for kindergarten through first or second grade, "Fireflies Hide and Seek" also works well for ESL/ESOL classes, special ed, and family Readers Theater.  Your students will love the surprise action at the end;  you may even add flashlights! 

TIME: almost 1 minute  CAST: 2+  TONE:  light  READABILITY: 0.0  But, think grades  K-1.

Hats Off to Dad! (R = 1.4)
Jun 12, 2011

For 2-26 readers, "Hats Off to Dad" is an easy, flexible, free Readers Theater script to honor fathers.  Whether it's a Father's Day program, end of school, or family celebration, "Hats Off to Dad" will make Daddy smile.  This primary level script may be adapted to choral Readers Theater or memorized and includes suggestions for using real hats. 

The annotated curriculum links offer many suggestions for student-made gifts for fathers, as well as the history of Father's Day for easy lesson plans.  Remember to check out the cute Father's Day song at the end! 

TIME = about 1 1/2 minutes  CAST = 2-26  TONE = light  READABILITY = grade 1.4

 

Wanted to Say (R = 3.1)
Jun 3, 2011

Here are a few words our parents OR grandparents may have wanted to say, but never did--or never could.  The guys represent the voices of fathers, the girls represent the voices of mothers, and the two groups reading together in high voices represent the voices of the children in this free choral Readers Theater script. 

Although this script, "Wanted to Say" is upbeat, it also teaches the character quality of forgiveness.  NOTE:  This script has the potential of touching hearts deeply.  You'll love the full page of annotated curriculum links for easy lesson plans--especially for Father's Day, Grandparents Day, end of the year, or character building lessons.  

TIME:  a little over 3 minutes   CAST:  3+   TONE:  upbeat, yet serious   READABILITY:  grade 3.1

This Little Piggy Loves Jokes (R = 3.0)
Apr 29, 2011

Funny and friendly, little Porker meets Mickey at Grandpa's pork belly farm.  This humorous third grade level Readers Theater script will make your students and audience chuckle because Porker does love to tell jokes--especially pig jokes. 

Although there are annotated curriculum links for Charlotte's Web included, don't look for Charlotte or rats in this script.  Your students could compare and contrast the two stories or make their own scripts from Charlotte's Web.  "This Little Piggy Loves Jokes" is perfect for remedial students, primary classes, puppets, family fun, and even ESL/ESOL classes.    

TIME:  about 5 min      CAST:  6-7       TONE:  humorous, fun      READABILITY:  grade 3

Mom: Every Day Is Mother's Day (Choral Readers Theater) (R = .7, harder)
Apr 25, 2011

Are you looking for a fun and creative way to honor mothers?  Here's a very short, free  Readers Theater script entitled "Mom:  Every Day Is Mother's Day."  Although this light-hearted Readers Theater script was written for choral Readers Theater, it could also work well as a puppet script for Mother's Day.  The annotated curriculum links for easy lesson plans not only cover craft and gift ideas, but also the history of Mother's Day.  

TIME:  a little over a minute  CAST: 2+  TONE:  cheerful   READABILITY:  .7  (short lines)  But, it's harder; I believe you should think of it as primary level, suitable for programs in grades K-5.  Early readers will need more help with vocabulary.  Enjoy!  And let us know if you record it!  :)

The Earth Day Hen and Friends (2 Versions: Easy and Expanded) (R = K or 1.3)
Apr 10, 2011

Are you looking for a free Earth Day or environmental Readers Theater script that's humorous and educational?  Do you want to motivate your students to recycle, create less waste, and maybe even raise worms?  Okay, skip the worms if you want.  :)

 

This free Earth Day Readers Theater script for primary level readers should generate giggles and discussions about the environment.  You'll love the annotated curriculum links for easy lesson plans--including links to video tours of recycling plants. 

TIME:  4 2/3  min.  CAST:  6-8  TONE:  light, yet educational  READABILITY:  grade 1.3 (Easy version = grade 0.7--almost first grade.)

 

Here Comes Spring, Silly or Not! (R = 2.9)
Mar 15, 2011

"Here Comes Spring, Silly or Not" combines jokes, motivation, and character building into one short unique script.  Suitable for primary grades through middle elementary, this Readers Theater script is perfect for choral Readers Theater, "buddy reading," or homeschoolers with only two speaking parts.  It includes a few figures of speech.  The annotated curriculum links broadly cover several areas for integrated lesson plans.  Is it funny?  All I know is when I read it to an eleven-year-old, she giggled and remarked, "I LIKE it!" 

TIME:  about 1 1/2 minutes    CAST:  2+    TONE:  light with deeper undertones   READABILITY:  grade 2.9

President's Day Quiz Parade--Primary (R = 2)
Feb 17, 2011

Are you looking to celebrate President's Day or have a fun patriotic program for primary, ESL, or ESOL students? Do you have readers at a wide range of reading levels?  If you answered "Yes" to either question then "President's Day Quiz Parade--Primary" will help.  Like our original "President's Day Quiz Parade" Readers Theater script  (suitable for grades 4-8), this primary version uses a game show/parade format that engages an audience of nearly any age.  Taking 12 "characters" from the lives of George Washington and Abraham Lincoln, this exclusive script for Buffet Club members simplifies the original version of "President's Day Quiz Parade."  Combine the two scripts easily for multi-level readers.  Your students and audience will LOVE the hand signals. 

TIME:  about 7 min.  CAST: 2-13  TONE: upbeat  READABILITY: grade 2.6

Tobit's Christmas (R=4.1)
Oct 13, 2010

Humor.  Audience participation.  Fun.  All wrapped up in a wooly Christmas Readers Theater script based on the shepherds' Christmas described by Dr. Luke in the Bible.  This free Readers Theater script should delight the very young to the very old. 

TIME:  about 7 minutes  CAST:  7-9+  TONE:  light with serious overtones   READABILITY: Grade 4.1