Parallel Lines Project
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Drama Script & Cards to Teach Divergent, Parallel, and Convergent Lines
This is a dramatized version of a story that famous educator Maria Montessori created. It was recorded by Michael J. Dorer in his 2017 book, The Deep Well of Time and is known in the Montessori community as " The Love Story of the Lines" (yet my version isn't a love story). I adapted his script into a 4-page play (about 10-15 min.) that can be performed with a class forming two lines facing each other while the teacher narrates the script. You do not need to be a Montessori school or own Monte
K - 5th
Drama, Geometry, Math
CCSS
4.G.A.1
Student-Led Write A Reader's Theater
A reader's theater is a script that students can read together, but do not memorize the lines. Allowing students to design and write their own reader's theater script is a great way to reinforce concepts with creativity! The script provides a basic outline, but students will complete the actual writing. Scene 1, Scene 2, Scene 3, Scene 4, and Scene 5 sheets included, blank sheet, and title page too! Thank you for your interest in this product! Check out other products by Miss Iced Coffee
3rd - 10th
For All Subjects, Writing
Create Your Own Podcast Project – Fun ELA Writing, Recording, & Speaking Lesson
Turn your classroom into a recording studio with this fun and creative ELA project! In this lesson, students plan, write, and “broadcast” their own short podcast episode while building writing, speaking, and listening skills. Perfect for upper elementary and middle school, this activity combines creativity with real-world communication practice. What’s Included: Teacher instructions for easy setup Student planning sheet to brainstorm ideas & structure episodes Script writing template for a con
4th - 12th
Speaking & Listening, Writing, Writing-Essays
Animal Research & RAFT Project-based Unit - Animal Readers' Theatre Bundle
Animal RAFT- a Project-based Research Unit and Animals to the Rescue- a Readers’ Theatre Play About Survival & Smart Choices are now bundled! This natural pairing of resources has students first researching and presenting animals through different RAFT choices in an end-of-unit Museum Walk. Added to that, they have the opportunity for some extended learning through a fun Readers’ Theatre play about a group of students who wander away from the rest of their group and become lost in the wood
4th - 7th
Biology, English Language Arts, General Science
CCSS, NGSS
RST.6-8.2
, RST.6-8.10
, WHST.6-8.1b
+5
MLK Day Activities: Readers Theater, Informational Text, Service Project
Are you looking for meaningful MLK Day activities that build reading fluency, strengthen SEL, and include a kid-friendly Day of Service project for grades 3–5? This Martin Luther King Jr. Day resource combines Readers Theater scripts, an informational text background reading, a service learning classroom connection project, and reflection writing to help students understand Dr. King’s message and apply it to real life. Students will read and perform 4 MLK Readers Theater scripts focu
3rd - 6th
Classroom Community, Reading, Writing
10 FREE Theatre Memorization Tips for Actors & Presentations - Drama Support
Do your students struggle to memorize lines or written text? Print or upload these Memorization Tips for students to use at home, for presentations and during rehearsal! There's a science-backed tip for every student. Pairs Well With:❖ Theatre Valentine Activity - Monologue Writing & Performance Project❖ Theatre Thanksgiving Activity - Monologue Writing/Performance Project❖ Theatre Halloween Monologue Writing Project - Performance Project Features that will make your life easier: ❖ Easily up
4th - 12th, Adult Education, Higher Education
Drama, For All Subjects, Other (ELA)
TED Talkers in Training
TED Talkers in Training✨ A Creative Speaking + Video Project for Grades 4–6 ✨ Empower students to find their voice, speak with confidence, and share big ideas!Bring the magic of TED Talks into your classroom with TED Talkers in Training—a complete, low-prep unit that helps students become confident speakers, writers, and creators. Whether they’re shy or spotlight-ready, this 4-day project gives students everything they need to craft, record, and share their own powerful mini TED Talk. This un
4th - 7th
Creative Writing, Social Emotional Learning, Speaking & Listening
CCSS
CCRA.SL.1
, CCRA.SL.2
, CCRA.SL.3
+3
Unity Day Original Bullying Play Elementary Script Readers Theater Drama Club
Unity Day is a comedy that addresses bullying issues, with 24 roles ranging from a few lines for the meek or struggling readers, with roles to differentiate all the way up through gifted readers and/or those who enjoy the spotlight. It is a historical view from a far distant future of a time when Earthling children first attend an intergalactic school and run into some trouble with their new classmates. They struggle to learn to get along despite their differences, but as usual, some are more
3rd - 6th
Character Education, Drama, Reading Strategies
SEL Readers Theater: Ant and Grasshopper Script – Responsibility Theme
This 3-scene SEL Readers Theater script retells The Ant and the Grasshopper with a focus on responsibility. Includes class chorus lines and reflection questions for each scene. Perfect for middle school! Bring character-building to your ELA block with this engaging SEL Readers Theater script based on Aesop’s The Ant and the Grasshopper. Designed for middle school students, this 3-scene play explores the theme of responsibility and self-management in a relatable, performance-ready format. Stud
4th - 8th
Other (ELA), Reading, Reading Strategies
The Legendary Pet Egg
This Roblox themed Reader's Theater comes with 4 reading parts in a bundle of 6 reader's theaters that should be enough for each group in your classroom to have its own project. Each has 7 critical thinking written response comprehension questions. Each has 20 math story problems themed after the reader's theater. Each has instructions for recreating the scenes in Scratch. Perfect for small group time as the extended coding activity gives opportunity to prioritize small groups. Answer key wi
2nd - 4th
Computer Science - Technology, Math Test Prep, Reading Strategies
November Thanksgiving Daily Agenda Slides, Holidays/Seasonal, Editable
Introducing the Ultimate Middle and High School Classes Agenda! Get ready to supercharge your classroom with this incredible resource. Imagine the excitement on your students' faces as they walk into your room and see a beautifully projected daily agenda waiting for them. With my Google slides file, you'll have the entire month of December covered, complete with accurate days and dates for the current year. But that's not all - these slides are designed with vibrant seasonal colors and images, c
4th - 12th, Adult Education, Higher Education
Script: The Not-So-Famous Fables of Bob Aesop
This script was originally written for a 5th and 6th grade drama class. It can be performed by a group as small as 5 or as large as 20+. I write things to be performed by an ensemble - no stars. Every part has a similar number of lines. The performance can be as simple or as complex as you like. It turns out that Aesop had a younger brother named Bob, who also wrote fables. Bob's fables are not as well known, and there's probably a good reason for that. You shouldn't expect any great moral insig
3rd - 6th
Drama, English Language Arts
CCSS
CCRA.SL.6
Peter Pan
This script is great for a children's theatre group or drama for the classroom. It's 47 pages long and has a flexible cast of 42. Parts may be doubled (mermaids may also be Redskins, if you have less pirates than listed the ones you have may get more lines.) There are set suggestions and production notes in the script. Peter Pan was written by J. M. Barrie and is in the Public Domain. The suggested lyrics are to tunes that are in the Public Domain as well.
3rd - 8th
Drama, Music, Visual Arts
Montessori Timeline of Life Poem Performance
This poem is a parody of "A Visit from Saint Nicholas" by Clement Clarke Moore. It traces the major events shown on the Montessori Timeline of Life. My 1st - 6th grade students recited it as part of a holiday performance for their parents. They dressed as creatures from prehistoric eras and really had a great time with it! The final lines about having a good break can be omitted if they don't fit your situation.
1st - 8th
Science
IB Portfolio Night Sheet 3-5
As teachers working in an IB school, we know the importance of portfolios. But when it comes time for students to share their portfolios with their parents, they forget what to say. Use this handy Portfolio Night Conference sheet to help your students navigate through their portfolios and their learning.
This document is designed especially for students in grades 3-5, with complex questions and smaller lines for writing. Includes 9 pages of questions, sentence starters, goals, skills, Unit
3rd - 5th
For All Subjects
Happy Days Are Here Again Script
This is a fun script for the actors and the audience. A teen and her friend try to help one of their mom’s with their soda shop by sending a letter to a famous singing group who comes to perform at the soda shop.The plan backfires when mom finds out. Lots of fun with the costumes and added music. This is an audience favorite. For a cast of 15 but lines may be split up if your cast is larger, or doubled if it's smaller.
3rd - 8th
Dance, Drama, Music
The Box Elementary Play Script on Rumors Drama Club Readers Theater
The Box Elementary Play Script on Rumors Drama Club Readers' Theater What's in the box? Is it the sports equipment? Craft supplies? A Bengal tiger wearing SCUBA gear?? No one knows, but that doesn't stop the children from leaping to wild conclusions, and learning a lesson about spreading rumors. This one-act play was written for my 3rd-5th grade Drama Club to accommodate 23 performers, with differentiating roles ranging from a few lines for struggling readers to powerhouse roles for the attent
3rd - 6th
Character Education, Drama, English Language Arts
Staying in My Seat – Social Story with Visuals for Self-Regulation and Classroom
Help your students learn the importance of staying in their seat with this engaging social story featuring a relatable cartoon boy, simple text, and visual supports. Perfect for students with autism, ADHD, or other self-regulation needs, this 11-page printable story reinforces positive classroom behaviour in a structured, accessible way. This social narrative supports classroom expectations, self-regulation, and safety during learning time, story time, and group work. Each page includes a clean
PreK - 4th
Classroom Community, School Counseling, Social Emotional Learning
He Ara Tuhituhi - Reo Māori Handwriting Cards
He huinga kāri tuhi tēnei hei tautoko i ngā ākonga ki te ako me te whakapakari i ō rātou pūkenga tuhituhi. Mā ngā tauira arataki me ngā rārangi whai, ka ārahi ngā kāri nei i te hanga tika o ngā reta me te whanake i te nekeneke o te ringa. He rauemi pai mō te akomanga, mō te kāinga hoki, hei whakapūmau i te māia me te tika o te tuhituhi. This set of handwriting cards supports students to learn and strengthen their writing skills. With guided models and tracing lines, the cards help learners form
PreK - 4th
Alphabet, Grammar, Handwriting
Cleaning My Room Social Story | Life Skills for Kids with Autism & Special Needs
Teach independence and responsibility with this engaging social story: “Cleaning My Room”! Designed specifically for autistic students and other neurodivergent learners, this visual social story supports executive functioning, daily routines, and life skills in a simple, encouraging way. This resource uses a child-friendly illustrations, and a clear sequence of steps to help students understand why, when, and how to clean their room without feeling overwhelmed. Perfect for: Special education
K - 6th
Character Education, School Counseling, Social Emotional Learning
Thanksgiving Mystery Readers Theater | Fluency, Comprehension, & Collaboration
🕵️♀️ Solve the Thanksgiving mystery! Bring laughter, fluency practice, and Thanksgiving spirit to your ELA block with The Case of the Missing Pumpkin Pie — a full-length, one-hour Reader’s Theater that your students will love! This engaging script combines humor, teamwork, and a lighthearted mystery as the family detective searches for Grandma’s missing pumpkin pie. With eight balanced speaking parts, vivid dialogue, and multiple scenes, this play keeps every reader involved and builds fluen
4th - 7th
Phonics & Phonological Awareness, Reading, Reading Strategies
CCSS
RF.5.4
, SL.5.4
Debate Unit Speech & Debate Activities Graphic Organizer Debate Topics Templates
Help your students build confidence in speech and debate with this engaging, low-prep debate unit designed for grades 5–8. The Road to Reason guides students step-by-step through respectful discussion, persuasive reasoning, and critical thinking using clear structure, hands-on activities, and student-friendly visuals. This resource includes a variety of debate topics, interactive lessons, and a debate graphic organizer that helps students organize ideas, evaluate arguments, and communicate
4th - 6th
Character Education, English Language Arts, Speaking & Listening
CCSS
W.4.1
, W.4.2
, W.5.1
+7
Readers Theater VOWEL TEAMS Decodable Phonics 6 Scripts Plays NO PREP Grade 1-3
If you are looking for a RESEARCH-BASED ACTIVITY that:improves decodingimproves fluencyimproves comprehensioncalls for REPEATED READINGS with a purposecalls for students to apply phonics skills to a textcan be used in small groups or partner centersis a great no prep, ready-to-go lesson for yourself or a SUBhas a week-long lesson plan routineYou found it!These multi-page Reader's Theater Plays are based on the Science of Reading and the UFLI curriculum. Each play has a problem and a satisfying
1st - 4th
English Language Arts, Phonics & Phonological Awareness, Reading
CCSS
RF.1.1a
, RF.1.3
, RF.1.3a
+7
Readers Theater | Women's History Month | Katherine Johnson Jane Goodall Curie
Famous Women in STEM: Rachel Carson, Marie Curie, Katherine Johnson & Jane Goodall Looking for an engaging and meaningful way to celebrate Women’s History Month while strengthening reading fluency, comprehension, and STEM connections? This Women in Science Reader’s Theater Bundle for Grades 3–5 includes four inspiring biography units featuring: Rachel Carson (environmental scientist & author of Silent Spring) Marie Curie (chemist, physicist & Nobel Prize winner) Katherine Johnson (NASA mathe
3rd - 5th
Drama, General Science, Reading
CCSS
RL.3.5
, RL.3.10
, RL.4.3
+6
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