#reader's theater

When Miss Phillip's art class decides to make valentines, there are some mumbles and groans from students who think Valentine's Day is gross. But, after the students learn the true story of Valentine's Day, they come together to create an extra special valentine to show others just how much they care. This one act play, featuring six speaking parts, teaches students the history of Valentine's Day. As students learn the stories of St. Valentine in Ancient Rome, the celebration of the holiday during the Middle Ages, and the contributions of the "Mother of the Valentine," Esther A. Howland, students will understand how Valentine's Day traditions have evolved throughout history and discover new ways to celebrate the holiday! 

Mrs. Murphy's English class is struggling to brainstorm new ideas and plot twists for their writing assignments. So, when students find this message from a leprechaun, they decide an adventure may just be what they need to break out of their writer's block. But can the students use their knowledge of the history of St.Patrick's Day to find the gold? And, will they be able to use their exciting adventure to write the perfect story? This one act play, featuring five speaking parts, follows the history of St.Patrick's Day from St.Patrick's teachings in Ireland to today's symbols and celebrations of Irish culture.

Charlie's Christmas wish list is ready, his letter to Santa has been written, and the envelope has been stamped.  All that's left for Charlie to do is drop his letter in the mailbox and wait for Christmas Day.   But, when Charlie unexpectedly follows his letter to the North Pole, he finds himself working in Santa's mail room with the other elves.  In this original holiday script, Charlie and his new elf-friend Anna Clara travel around the world, learning about the Christmas traditions of other countries and trying to find Charlie's way back home.

Easter is coming!  Need something active for your spring-fevered students?  Check out these Beatrix Potter reader’s theater scripts:

The Tale of Peter Rabbit

“Ireland is a green and lovely land.  There are many Irishmen there, in every valley and town.  There are others there too, who live under the ground.  You may not see them, but they are there.  They are the Little People, the leprechauns.”