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Reader’s Theater {End of the Year}

Day 6.

Day 6 of healing and of going nowhere but upstairs, downstairs, and the backyard.

I started feeling like a human being yesterday so that’s good, considering I am one.  My face might not look like one, but I think it’s coming along, too.  I feel like I’m less swollen and Steve swears that I’m less swollen, but he won’t exactly look me in the eye when he says that either.  

That could mean that he is lying and/or it’s hard to look at me.

Hmmm.

In sickness and in health, right?

In the meantime, before all this happened, I was able to post my Reader’s Theater for Kinder Kids {End of the Year} edition.  Yes, end of the year.  The last time I looked, we had about six weeks left.  There’s a countdown on the whiteboard in our lounge.  People keep saying it’s so crazy this time of the year, sorry to ask this, but could you . . . so I’ve decided that could mean only one thing.

It is, in fact, the end of the year, folks.

I have a couple of friends in my class who still need this level and we will be using them in our small group time together.  And by small group, I mean me and these two kids while the other thirty kids run amuck.
But my other thirty kids are so sweet about the fact that these two kids struggle in reading that they’re all willing to partner up with them and help them during centers time.  Okay, maybe not all of them — you know I have one or two smarty pants kids who can’t bring themselves to read an easy play and tell me all the time that my Advanced plays should be longer and have bigger words and longer parts, but still, most of my kids don’t mind at all.
Which makes me think I’m going to miss my class.  But that could also be due to the fact that I have been at home and not with them so I am feeling nostalgic instead of my kids are driving me crazy, I found band-aid trash on the floor again!  AGAIN, I said!

Anywho, here’s a glimpse into the pack:
I know my two little ones are going to love this one and want to take turns being the dog so they can yell out, “Home run!”  I really wanted it to say, “Go Dodgers!” but I didn’t know if that would go over very well with everyone.  
I have a lot of Angels (Angel? Angel’s?  How should I know?) fans in my classroom.
I don’t know how it happened because I remember that I specifically said that all my kids needed to be Dodger fans when I signed my contract years ago, and then every year I end up with a class divided.  And it’s not half and half, either.  Some kids don’t even care, if you can believe it!
I will probably use this pack at the beginning of next year, too.  I think it will be perfect for easing my first graders into Reader’s Theater while we focus on sight words and fluency.
I gave a few of these away on my Facebook page and I thought I’d give away a few here.  
So . . . if you’d like the chance to win your own copy, just leave a comment on this post with your email address and I’ll pick a winner tomorrow!  🙂
Go Dodgers!!!

Comments

  6. Tammy Sapp says

    I purchased one of these sets for my lower kinder kiddos and they love, LOve, LOVE them (which means I love, LOve, LOVE them too!) I also hope you feel better soon 😉 tamsapp@sbcglobal.net

  8. Tammy Nash says

    My kids loved the other plays that you have done and they would love some more!
    tammylnash@yahoo.com
    (Go Yankees! hee hee! …and there goes my chance!)

  9. Malea Manfredo says

    I have a few friends who would still totally benefit from these. We have loved your other versions!!! Can totally relate to kiddos running amuck this time of the year! Haha. miag21@msn.com

  11. connie says

    I would beyond love to win this!! And, after having back surgery (herniated disc) on April 14 (I don't get to back to work til 4/28) – I can totally relate to what you are going through. I have taken more time this year due to my back issues (pain, dr appts and surgery/recovery) than all my previous 14 years combined. It is driving me just a we bit crazy, lol Connie, iteachkfl@yahoo.com
    Good luck with your recovery – and best wishes for no further issues/bone damage 🙂

  14. Kcarlson1 says

    These are awesome to do on a Fun Friday! We do performances for our TK neighbors and the secretaries in the office. I would love to add to my collection!!!
    kari@carlsonfamilies.com

  17. Heather says

    Glad you are feeling better Kristin! We love your K partner plays. I have all your other sets and would love to add this one to my collection. I would want to yell "Go Red Sox" at the end, but I have a lot of Yankees fans in my class so it would probably cause tears, lol. tcottiero@sbcglobal.net

  20. Marcy Wegner says

    Get well soon, Kristin! I love everything you've ever created, and have all of your other sets of RT. marcy.wegner@ breckschool.org

  21. Miss Davis Room 606 says

    I feel like we should be giving YOU gifts! So glad to hear you're starting to feel human again! hdavis@ sandusky.k12.mi.us

  26. lorena says

    GO DODGERS is right, girlfriend!!! Dodger Blue ALL the way!!! 🙂 lorepuckett at gmail dot com

  30. Amy says

    So glad that you are feeling better. My class and I love your plays. I would love to have your newest set. Amy Patte
    qbeepatte@hotmail.com

  36. ahunt says

    My Kinders love your Reader's Theater packets! As we go to school until the third week of June, this would be great to finish out the year! Take care! Wishing you a speedy recovery!
    ~ Amy
    ahunt@narragansett.k12.ri.us

  38. Anita Mraz says

    My kids just love your plays and it was so fun to see this shy little girl reading her play with some serious expression last week! Get well soon! Amsandretto@hotmail.com

  39. Tanya says

    Oh how fun for the end of the year!!! Hope you are feeling better slowly but surely! Just enjoy your break! ;0)

  40. amalisa says

    My class would love these and it is definitely Go Dodgers!!
    whyabsolutely at yahoo.com

  41. shan19 says

    I have one little friend in my second grade class who would feel so much success using these. It is so hard to be a non-reader in a class where everyone is reading chapter books. I am sure the other students would beg to be his partner! Shanolsen@aol.com

  42. MrsBourqueLovesKindergarten says

    As a huge baseball fan myself, I too have the same requirement of my students…..well, almost. My kiddos are all Angels fans because they love me so much. They learn very quickly that they can get away with almost anything as long as they yell……GO Angels!!! 🙂

  45. Pam DAlessandro says

    I haven't done a Readers Theater with my Kinders this year! Yes it has been one of those years. If I win, I promise to do it with them! Pam

  46. erin says

    These look great! I would love to try these out with my kinders, I think they would really enjoy it 🙂

  54. Kathy Roberts says

    I hope you get back in time to hug your kiddles before they leave you! This time of year is definitely full of mixed feelings, isn't it? I have one little girl who could really use this packet; k8rob@yahoo.com
    Thanks for all your sharing.

  55. Mark says

    Enjoy your plays, love reader's theater to get kids involved! At the beginning of this year I came across a new source (at least to me) of material. It is ereaderstheater.com. Looks like mostly primary grades. Neat thing is that besides the usual fables, they have come up with math and science plays. I paid $.99 for one play and $1.99 for another.

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