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Reader’s Theater – Fall Edition

Happy Sunday!

We had a great time at the birthday party yesterday . . . and the Taco Man was there!  Do you know the Taco Man?  He brings all of his stuff to your house, sets it up outside, cooks, serves, and then packs it all up and leaves.  He is a genius, I tell you.  I used to say I didn’t like Mexican food, but I am actually starting to crave it.  The hubs is over the moon about this, and I’m sure Kerry is, too.  And my mom.  And Lisa.  These are all the people in my family who say Mexican food is their favorite type of food.

Well, wait.  I want it on the record that I have always liked chips and salsa, and chips and queso, and chips and salt, and chips and ranch.  Washing any of those combinations down with a margarita makes it a complete Mexican meal, rather than just a snack, I might add.

But now I’m starting to crave tacos.  And burritos.

So when we got home from the birthday party and napped (the hubby) and worked (me), we decided we needed some more tacos a la Taco Bell.

I know.  I am sick.

But they were delicious.

Today, we are headed to my parent’s house for lasagna and some good ole fashioned family time.  And then, tomorrow, I start parent conferences with a huge SHE-BANG.  I have 30 kids.  And I have 16 conferences tomorrow.  Granted, we have a minimum day, but I do not see any bathroom breaks in my future and/or gasps for air.

Anywho . . . I can’t think of a good segue here so I’m just gonna go with hello there, I finished my Reader’s Theater – Partner Plays for Beginning Readers {Fall Edition} Can This Title Get Any Longer Because I’d Like to Try pack!

Yay!  I’m so excited!  I was able to print out 5 last week and give my kids a sneak peek.  They were dying!  We are ready for some new stuff and this pack is filled with pumpkins, spiders, bats, squirrels, owls, scarecrows, turkeys, and a couple of mummies and witches, but in such a non-threatening way that you hardly even notice them, and shouldn’t get into any trouble whatsoever if you are not allowed to celebrate that holiday at your school.

We are allowed.  Sort of.  But we don’t dress up.  Unless you call the Snoopy-Dressed-As-A-Mummy T-shirt that I just scored at Target for $10 And My Converse dressed up.  I call it dressy casual, but you say potato and I say french fry, please.

Is it just me or does this girl need to eat something?
Like a taco, perhaps?
I kept the plays simple again, with predictable sentence patterns and picture clues because that’s what my class still needs right now.  
Well, I tell ya.  Riveting.
I sure hope those scarecrows are wearing pants.
I included my oh so smart (I copied my friend, Christina) organizational tips, too. 
 It’s on sale today and tomorrow and maybe the next day, too, because I really want you to be able to grab it before Fall (yes, capitalized!!!!) is no longer.
You can check it out {HERE} if you’re interested.
And, if you want to win this pack, leave a comment with your email address and I’ll give three away!  I will announce winners either tomorrow or Tuesday — it will all depend on whether or not I survive my 16 conferences.  Hmmmmm.
Okay, I’m off to the parent’s house!  Enjoy your day! 

Comments

  3. jmalak says

    Kristin you totally CRACK me up! I love reading your blog for the pure entertainment value (not to mention the wonderful ideas that you share and I "steal"). Often when I read one of your posts I end up laughing out loud which usually disturbs my husband some way and requires me to reread your post aloud! He's not a teacher but also thinks you're pretty hysterical! So thank you for always brightening my day and for sharing your experiences and ideas! I appreciate you and hope you survive tomorrow! 16 conferences? How is the world are you going to swing that even without bathroom breaks? I'm curious, how long are each of your conferences?

    • jmalak says

      I forgot to leave my email: jrmalak@ gmail.com

    • kristinoldham@yahoo.com says

      You are so sweet!!!
      Our conferences are 20 min each. So I am starting at 7:20 and I can get 4 done before school starts at 8:45. And then we are out at 12:30 . . . I have the first one of the afternoon at 12:40 and go up to 5:00. It will be CRAZY! 😉

  5. Yolanda says

    I have your first set of Reader's Theater. My kids love-love-love them. One girl said it was the best day of her life when I pulled them out last year. I love Fall the very best! Thanks!
    yolanda_jensen@yahoo.com

  8. ksteacher81 says

    A margarita and chips with yummy cheese dip does sound pretty amazing. I would love to win this pack. I think my kiddos would love it too!
    Ruthanne rarace81@gmail.com

  9. Ashley says

    My students will love these… and no talking about yummy Mexican drinks 😉 I am 12 weeks along and I have a long 6 months ahead of me before I can even think about a delicious margarita. I guess you can have one or two for me:)
    ashleyp77@yahoo.com

  10. Ms. Lopez says

    Now I feel the need to make a Del Taco run! And I want to win a pack, pick me, please!

  14. Carol says

    I am LOL!! You are so funny!! I would love this play to use with my low 1st grade readers. They would think they were so awesome to put this on for their classmates!! Thanks so much!! Good luck with conferences!! Ours is next week but I only have 17 over 2 days….so I'm lucky compared to you. My email is cbeier@pleasantville.k12.ia.us Thanks, again!!

  16. Mrs.Cooper says

    I'm going to check to see if we have the luxurious taco man here 🙂 hope to win the packet. Keithilen(at)gmail{dot}com

  21. Kimberley says

    My kids love these too and with your infamous (um, famous) organization technique they are super easy to set up as well. I hate setting up anything which may be why my kids never have centers except read to self, write to self and meet with me. 🙂

    Kimberley
    First in Maine

  26. Jen P says

    Wow! 30 kids and 16 conferences in one day?! Wishing you lots of luck tomorrow and a break in between. I love your plays. Jmcpang78@gmail.com

  33. katiemg says

    I need to get me a Taco Man who cleans up after himself? Love your readers theater. Good luck tomorrow! I think a trip to Taco Bell drive thru is worth considering after 16 conferences !
    Katie goldbc90@verizon.net

  34. Marcy Wegner says

    I LOVE your Readers Theater Packs! And so do my kiddos. And I love chips and salsa. But have you ever tried them with bean dip (or just refried beans with cheese melted on top)? And seasoned sour cream? They are lovely. And might be my dinner tonight now that you've had me thinking about them. Best of luck with your conferences–I actually prefer to go "she-bang", as you say, I think it makes the day go sooooo much faster than my final day of conferences this fall: one at 8:30, one at 11:00 and one at 2:30. On a Friday. Thanks for the chance!
    Marcy
    marcy.wegner@breckschool.org

  36. Maryann says

    I love your blog! Thanks for the wonderful ideas! I hope to have a chance to win this packet – if not I will purchase it. I need to have something for my tier 1 group during interventions. I will keep following you! Thanks so much for sharing your ideas! Good luck with conferences-I know how it is having so many in one day!
    Maryann
    brennemm@carlisleschools.org

  37. Stacy says

    These would be great for my emergent readers!

  39. asugrad96 says

    This would be perfect for my beginning reader friends. First year teaching first grade and have a VERY struggling reading class. Always looking for ways to get them excited about reading. arusso@culpeperschools.org

  42. Lori L says

    My class loves these and I love the fact that students of all levels are able to read them.

    Lori
    wrlean@aol.com

  47. Laura Mac says

    Very cute! Good luck with your conferences! Mine are in a few weeks!

  49. Ali says

    Good luck with your conferences!! My students absolutely LOVE these plays!!
    alischepis(at)gmail.com

  50. CarolP says

    I would love to have this pack- then I'd have all 3 of your sets to continue delighting my first graders! Yippee!!!!! I feel for you- that's insane to have to do 16 conferences in one day (I whine a lot at the 10-12 mark!!!!). Good luck this week. Carol cpolston3@yahoo.com

  51. The Filapek Family says

    Ugh, 16 in one day! I've been there and worse though. It's not pretty. Hope you don't have to TEACH the next day like we always do!!! I'd love to have your beginner's readers theatre for fall pack. I hope I win (though not likely since I never win anything in my life, ha!) Good luck tomorrow. Beth

  52. CarolP says

    I just read the TPT newsletter they sent out this morning (I was out of town today). Congratulations on your accomplish of reaching a wonderful milestone! I feel so happy & proud for you! Carol

    • CarolP says

      That should read accomplishment- I was so excited I was typing & not thinking. haha

  54. Beth says

    I am a career changer from a theatre career. I really want to start readers theatre in my classroom as this would help. Bethrodda@gmail.com

  55. Beth says

    I am a career changer from a theatre career. I really want to start readers theatre in my classroom as this would help. Bethrodda@gmail.com

  57. Teacher At Heart says

    I need the Taco Man right now! I also didn't used like Mexican and CRAVE it now. My fingers are crossed to win this new play set! Also, congrats on your recent TPT milestone! How exciting! 🙂

    Teacher at Heart
    teacheratheart123@gmail.com

  62. Shelly says

    I would love to win the Reader's Theater pack! The kiddos love your plays, and so does this teacher! Good luck with your conferences. You can do it!

    Shelly
    projectqn@tx.rr.com

  65. Heather says

    Yay! Just in time so I can hear some new, even more riveting "plays" from my darling babies!! I also want tacos now. Mmmmmm.

  67. Jessica Berger says

    I would love to win a copy! These look perfect for my firsties. =)
    Jessica . Berger @ hotmail . com

  69. Amy says

    I love Reader's Theater! This looks soooo cute! Good luck with conferences!!

  70. Lauren Keeling says

    We have Taco Sunday every other weekend when our girls are here in our house – my sweet step-daughters love it. We do too – tacos are awesome! My husband makes the best guacamole…so yummy.

    laurenkkeeling@gmail.com

  74. Suzi says

    Eeek, is it to late to enter? I've been getting ready for a field trip to the pumpkin patch, as well as my own firstie conferences! Hope yours are going well.

  77. Susan Moran says

    My kids L-O-V-E your beginning of the year plays and I'm sure these ones are just as fabulous!! You're awesome 🙂

  78. Jan says

    Another set of readers theaters- yeah! My Firsties love these- I'd love to win the Fall set!
    Jan
    jcatotti@aol.com

  79. Lyndsey says

    Pick me! I'm a poor librarian in Tegucigalpa!

  81. Kim says

    My kiddos LOVE your readers theater packs! Like you I have tired of the last stories and ready for some new ones! However, my kiddos still love the stories and continue to work hard with their partners on them. I would LOVE to win the new pack! As always, thanks for sharing your fabulous creativity!

  84. Susan Griffith says

    I LOVE your reader's theater! I had bought another pack and was using them during daily 5- today was my "big" evaluation and two of my sweet thespians asked the big guy if they could read it to him! Sadly he said maybe next time 🙁 My kiddos hip-hip- hooray when I pull them out! Thank you! Skomaromi@gmail.com

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