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Reader’s Theater for Beginning Readers

I have put a gigantic dent in my couch over the last couple of days.  I have also put a gigantic dent in the ranch dip with multiple bags of chips.  And I have also watched almost an entire season of ABC’s Family Drama “Switched at Birth.”

But, people, none of that matters!  I did it.

I finished my second Reader’s Theater but this one is designed with the BEGINNING READER (read that with an echo) in mind.

Click {HERE} to see it on TpT
I am so excited to have these in my class this year.  Generally, I don’t have a Reader’s Theater center until the end of the year due to the fact that most of my kids are chasing me around the classroom and poking me and talking all the time while I’m trying to survive at the beginning of the year.  It’s so “Joy Joy Happy Happy” those first few weeks of school.  What with all the crying and carrying on about Will We Ever Ever Get To Go Home This Long Day Lasts Forever And I Miss My Mommy.  And that’s just me.
Oh, and also, some of my kids can’t read in the beginning of the year, either.  There’s that little issue to contend with, as well.

So, anywho, I designed this pack for the beginning reader!  I used larger font, picture clues, patterned word sentences, etc.

Take a look:

Hello?  Are you there?
Wake up!
I know.  It is a bit on the boring side. (A bit?)  But the second page is actually really riveting because Cat 1 opens his/her presents.  His/her because I don’t want to hear any “I can’t be that part because it’s a girl or I can’t be that part because I’m allergic and have to wash my hands after I pet a cat.”  
See?  Didn’t the second page just save this play and make it a bestseller?  I sure think so.
To read all about how I use these plays in my class, click {HERE}.  In a nutshell:  my kids “rehearse” these plays during their center time and then “perform” in front of the class.  It can also be used for guided reading if you want to mix it up a little, as well as a fun tool to use for Read to Someone during Daily Five.
Here are some pics of how I organize my plays:

I’m giving “The Birthday Party” play to EVERYONE!  Yippee!  Click {HERE} to download.
If you’re interested in getting the whole pack, I will be giving three away, as always.  I’ll let you know the winners on Saturday!
In the meantime, I’ve got to try to squeeze in one more episode before Bible Study tonight!  🙂

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Comments

  2. Becca B says

    That's so funny…I just started watching "Switched at Birth" this week. I had never heard of it before we got our Roku. My husband just shakes his head when he sees I have it on. I am on episode 7.
    I love that you have more partner plays. Yay! I hope I win. 🙂

    simplyfuninfirst@gmail.com

  3. See Me Teach says

    So fun 🙂
    aconnolly 1216 @ gmail . com
    no spaces in my email!

  4. Emma Goliff says

    Oh, I laughed out loud and accidentally spit out a little bit of the pretzel I was eating! I am so going to get this for my team to use next year. LOVE LOVE LOVE! I have a little puppet theatre that this will be perfect for during Read With Someone!! Keep making these!
    If I win, I'll still buy this for my team!
    egoliff@earthlink.net
    Thanks!!!
    emma

  8. CarolP says

    Good job Kristin! Another fantastic product 🙂 Carol

  10. Melissa Castellanos says

    OMG!!!! I am SO purchasing these!!!!! Unless of course I am the lucky winner! I commented before how your other ones were my favorite thing that I ever purchased from TPT! (and how my kiddos were trying to write their own plays!) Now I will have 2 all time favorite things that I purchased!! THANK YOU!!
    melissac2263@hotmail.com

  15. Melissa Baumgartel says

    This is so cute! I can relate to exactly what you are saying about the whining at the beginning of the year because the day is too long. I usually am asleep due to exhaustion by 7:30 on the first couple days of school. (and maybe a lack of nightmares about not being ready for those little tiny ones to come to school).

    Melissa
    baumgartelblessings@gmail.com

  19. mcoop1125 says

    I've been putting a dent in my couch catching up on Breaking Bad episodes. I feel better knowing someone else is doing TV marathons! Thanks for the freebie! My kinders (later in the year) will feel so grown up reading an entire play!
    Michelle
    mcoop1125@gmail.com

  20. Karyn says

    Haha these are so cute and riveting! Okay we'll maybe only part of this last statement is true. ;-). Seriously though these would be awesome for my struggling readers…they'd feel so proud!

    Karyn
    Kideducator@comcast.net

  21. Kiley says

    I DVR everything. When I play catch up on DVR, I say I spent the day cleaning…the DVR because it was getting full. That way it doesn't sound like I was lazy all day!

    Love the reader's theater! I'm moving to intervention next year so these could be helpful!

    tiger_grl_03@yahoo.com

  23. Lisa says

    I watched the first season of Switched at Birth, but then forgot about it. I haven't had time to dent my couch…my classroom is still not "finished." I am now shoving things into any open space, which will probably frustrate the custodians who will have things falling on them when they have to clean my room. I loved your first Readers Theater pack, so if I don't win the new one…I'll be buying it! lgnmill@comcast.net

  25. Burgobits says

    Perfect for beginning readers…it will really boost their self confidence…everyone tells them they will learn to read in Grade One…and thanks to your creativity…they are reading!!!!

    jenniferburgomaster@gmail.com

  32. Dusty Drosche says

    LOVE IT! I cannot wait to begin this next year! I am so excited! Thank you, you're awesome!

  34. Katelins Kreative Kindergarten says

    This looks fantastic! I am always too scared to do a readers Theater..the fear of getting 10 minutes in and everyone being lost and confused! This looks like it could be completed in a small group! Fantastic!!! 🙂

    klill1012@gmail.com
    Katelin

  35. Heather says

    How fun for the cute little cherubs! I would love to win them but will also be glad to buy them!

  38. aes17 says

    Looks great! I just bought your other pack at the end of this passed year! Can't wait to use them!

  40. Suzy Q says

    I am laughing out loud as I am reading your post. I tried to explain it to my husband but his eyes glazed over as I was attempting to tell him why this was so funny. Thank you for reminding me why I am so glad I don't teach first grade!

  41. Jennifer Vetter says

    I love your Reader's Theater Pack! Looks perfect for beginning of the year and my first grade ELL students!

  44. Laura says

    Love it! Thanks for all you do!

    lj.heffernan @ gmail.com

  46. Ali says

    Your previous set has been a hit in my classroom!! My kiddos absolutely love them!!

    Ali
    alischepis(at)gmail.com

  49. Teachingwright says

    Great idea!! I think the kids would love these at the beginning of the year! 🙂

  62. Jen P says

    You are super sweet to give away so much. Love the freebie! Can't wait to do readers theater at the beginning of the year now!
    Jmcpang78@gmail.com

  65. Amy Kovacs says

    In August I start my first year of teaching – first/second combo class. I have always wanted to try readers theatre but never got a chance to while student teaching. I am looking forward to trying the idea as a center!

  66. Lishelle says

    These look great for beginning of the year- especially for those who are starting to read. Need to challenge them from the start.

    Lishelle
    Llburmeister@msn.com

  74. Mrs. Landry says

    These look awesome to encourage those new readers at the beginning of the year! Thanks for the awesome opportunity!!
    Shibahn

  78. alyssa says

    You're hilarious, as usual! These will be perfect for the beginning of the year and (for some of my kids) the end of the year as well!

    Kris 🙂

    ballbabies@msn.com

  81. zputty says

    Well – since I have your end of the year Readers' Theater, I should have the beginning of the year set as well!

    Valerie
    zputty@gmail.com

  85. Shelly says

    My students loved your reader's theater unit at the end of the year. Would love to have these for the beginning of the year!

    Thanks for sharing all of your goodies with us!

    Shelly
    projectqn@tx.rr.com

  89. Aimshort says

    That cat sure did get a lot of nice gifts! This 1st grade teacher would sure like to have a nice gift-in the form of these BOY plays! amygonz@gmail.com

  93. Annette says

    Wow…I am so excited about these. I Usually have to wait until the end of Kindergarten to introduce reader theater. (and even then some of my low kidddos struggle) Thanks for this great resource. 🙂

  95. Jan says

    I love your Reader's Theater packets! It would be great to win the beginning set to go with the other set I have:-)
    Jan
    jcatotti@aol.com

  96. Melissa says

    I would love these for my first grade classroom. Your other set is in my shopping cart already!
    Mandmyoung(at)chartermi(dot)net

  100. MousheyJ says

    Enthralling! I think I can actually hear the kids sounding out the words! Aaaaaaaaaaa t, aaaaaaaaaa t, aaaaaaaa t AT! 🙂

  103. Heidi Butkus says

    It's really cute! I would love to see a video of kids doing this!!! 🙂
    Heidi

  104. eah623 says

    Excited to try these in Kindergarten!

  107. Mrs. Raby says

    Thank you! I love doing Reader's Theatre with my class, but most are on such a higher level that we can't have our fun until spring. (I have photos on my blog of how we incorporate it…SO fun) Anyway, I look forward to trying these during our literacy centers at the beginning of the year. Keep them coming:)

  112. cewaye says

    I teach at a Title 1 school; these would be perfect for many of my students at various times throughout the year. careywaye @ gmail.com

  115. Kristin says

    I also love your first reader's theatre set, and my kiddos would have loved to start this earlier in the year. Looking forward to getting the set for September. Any chance there will be a 'harder' version coming any time soon???? 🙂

    Kristin
    kristin.henderson28@gmail.com

  121. Denise says

    This beginner set is just what I need for my Kinders! I want to get some going in my classroom. I'd love to be the winner of this one.

  123. Shelly Sha says

    Fabulous as always. A great resource that I can't wait to use.

  124. Shelly Sha says

    Fabulous as always. A great resource that I can't wait to use.

  126. Ashley says

    I think my class would love this. The 1st and 2nd graders at our school did a few plays for our class last year. I think my PreK & K would love to be able to do something of their own.

    clsrechkemmer@gmail.com

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