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Introduce young students to the magic behind the curtain with this Elementary Theatre Design Bundle — five ready-to-use design worksheets covering sound, prop, set, costume, and lighting design for PreK–5 drama, visual arts, and cross-curricular units. Each worksheet guides students step-by-step through a different design role with student-friendly prompts and drawing boxes that scaffold creative thinking without overwhelming young learners. Use them individually to introduce one design role at

An adorable, low-stress introduction to theatre for preschoolers! This 10-minute Peter Rabbit play script is designed especially for preschool and Pre-K students, with a teacher-guided format that supports young performers every step of the way. The teacher serves as narrator and guide, helping students with cues, movement, and simple lines—making this script perfect for very young learners, first performances, or nervous groups. Includes BOTH English and Spanish versions, ideal for bilingual c

Bring mystery and fairy tale magic together with this Fairy Tale Detective play script — designed for early elementary drama, literacy, and bilingual classes featuring Detective Alex of the Fairy Tale Detective Agency as he helps the Fairy Godmother solve the case of the missing magic wand. Simple easy-to-read lines support reading fluency and expression for young performers while the humor, mystery, and beloved fairy tale characters keep students engaged from first read to final performance. A

Help students develop the reflective thinking skills that separate good performers from great ones with this Theatre Performance Reflection activity — designed for drama and theatre classes covering individual performance self-assessment, collaboration reflection, and peer critique. Students reflect on their own role and performance choices, evaluate their ability to collaborate with the ensemble, and provide structured feedback on their peers' performances — building the metacognitive habits th

Bring the beloved winter folktale to life with this Reader's Theatre script adaptation of The Mitten — designed for elementary ELA, literacy, and drama classes where students perform the story together, building reading fluency, comprehension, and confidence in a warm and engaging seasonal activity. Students step into the characters of the animals who squeeze into the mitten one by one — bringing the humor and heart of the original story to life through expressive reading and performance without

The Little Match Girl — Reader's Theatre Script — a classroom-ready adaptation of Hans Christian Andersen's beloved classic, designed for expressive reading, collaborative performance, and meaningful literature exploration. No memorization, no staging required — just print, assign, and read. WHAT'S INCLUDED✔ Full reader's theatre script adapted from The Little Match Girl ✔ Character assignments for easy group participation ✔ Google Doc format — fully editable and easy to distribute ✔ Print o

Google Docs for Easy Editing! Perfect introduction for set design for elementary students with our engaging and interactive Set Design Worksheet, specially crafted for elementary students! This resource is the perfect introduction to the art of set design, allowing young minds to explore their creativity and bring their theatrical visions to life.Can be adapted to work with almost any existing script or existing story. Key Features: 1. Students will draw a stage and let their imaginations r

Rubric and Description for Costume Design Vision Board project based on the Elements of Design. Students read a script, take 4 characters ( can be edited to include more or less) and design costumes based on the elements of art and principles of design . Students present their ideas via Google Slide and Powerpoint. Includes project description, rubric and example for students. Easily editable and can be used for any show or with a larger technical theatre unit.

Bring Hans Christian Andersen’s timeless tale to life with The Snow Queen 30-Minute Script for Elementary School. Perfectly adapted for young performers, this condensed version captures the essence of the story with age-appropriate dialogue, simple staging, and enchanting roles. Students will love exploring friendship, courage, and kindness through creative expression. Ideal for classroom drama lessons, school plays, or theater clubs, this script fosters collaboration, boosts confidence, and spa

Engage young minds with a delightful Reader's Theatre script of 'The Ant and The Grasshopper' designed for kindergarteners, first graders, second and third graders. This interactive and age-appropriate adaptation brings the classic fairy tale to life, encouraging active participation and fostering a love for storytelling in young children. Written for 3-4 actors, but can easily be expanded to include multiple narrators, ants,and grasshoppers to include more students! Large, Easy To Read Text- e

Engage young minds with a delightful Reader's Theatre script of 'Little Red Riding Hood' designed for kindergarteners and first graders. This interactive and age-appropriate adaptation brings the classic fairy tale to life, encouraging active participation and fostering a love for storytelling in young children. Written for 6-8 actors, but can easily be expanded to include multiple Little Riding Hoods, Wolves, and narrators to include more students! Large, Easy To Read Text- easy for students

Ignite the imagination of young minds with our captivating "Prop Design Intro Worksheet," a delightful resource available on Teacher Pay Teachers (TPT). This engaging worksheet is the perfect way to introduce elementary students to the enchanting world of prop design, where their creativity knows no bounds! Google Doc for Easy Editing. Can be easily used with almost any existing script or story. 1. Elementary students will draw a blank stage and embark on a thrilling prop design adventure, sett

Engage young minds with a delightful Reader's Theatre script of 'Bear and Duck's Picnic' designed for kindergarteners and first graders. This interactive and age-appropriate adaptation brings the tale about friendship to life, encouraging active participation and fostering a love for storytelling in young children. Watch as the adorable Bear and Duck help their friend Rabbit before sharing a picnic in this fun-filled, educational, and entertaining performance for kindergarten audiences. Written

Step into the enchanting world of folklore with our meticulously crafted Readers Theatre script based on the timeless tale of "The Snow Child." This script is a captivating educational resource designed to engage and inspire students while enhancing their reading and performance skills. Google Doc for Easy Editing- Can easily add extra narrators, winter spirits or other characters if needed! Key Features: 1. Educational Excellence: Seamlessly aligning with ELA standards, this script offers a un

Perfect Introduction into the enchanting world of theater with our captivating "Introduction to Costume Design" worksheet, designed exclusively for elementary students . This engaging resource is the perfect way to introduce young learners to the magical art of costume design, where their imagination takes center stage! Google Doc for Easy Editing and can be adapted to work with almost any existing script or story. 1. Elementary students will embark on an exciting journey as they create their v

Al Hirschfeld - Broadway Caricaturist Activity Sheet and Instructions. Includes Compare and Contrast, Artist POV and Student Caricature Sheet . Goes with the Al Hirschfeld Bio Notes. Perfect for Substitute Days. #AlHirschfeldActivity#BroadwayCaricatureLesson#ArtSubstituteLesson#StudentCaricatureSheet#HirschfeldCaricatureActivity#BroadwayArtActivity#CompareAndContrastWorksheet#ArtPOVActivity#TheatreArtLesson#BroadwayArtistActivity#HirschfeldBioNotes#StudentArtActivity#ArtSubPlan#CaricatureWorksh

Scenic Breakdown Template perfect for remote learning, technical projects and in class productions. Breaks down scenes by act number, scene number, page number, Name of the Prop , the Name of the Actor or Character Who Uses the Prop and a Description of the Prop. Perfect for helping you design for your own productions, to be assigned to a student designer to get them started in the process , or as part of a larger prop design project for a class! #Prop Design Worksheet#Scenic Analysis Worksheet#

Al Hirschfeld - Broadway Caricaturist Notes in Google Slide form. Includes Bio information and Example of works. Instructions for the Al Hirschfeld Caricature Activity include Compare and Contrast, Artists POV, and space for student Caricature Activity. Perfect for Substitute Days. #Teacher Pay Teachers (TPT) Resource#Al Hirschfeld Biography#Caricature Activity for Students#Famous Caricaturists in History#Art and Biography Lesson#Creative Drawing and Portraits#Artistic Expression for Students#Ca

Engage young minds with a delightful Reader's Theatre script of 'The Lion and The Mouse' designed for kindergarteners and first graders. This interactive and age-appropriate adaptation brings the classic fairy tale to life, encouraging active participation and fostering a love for storytelling in young children. Watch as the adorable Mouse helps the Lion in this fun-filled, educational, and entertaining performance for kindergarten audiences. Written for 6-8 actors, but can easily be expanded to

Engage young minds with a delightful Reader's Theatre script of 'The Tortoise and The Hare' designed for kindergarteners and first graders. This interactive and age-appropriate adaptation brings the classic fairy tale to life, encouraging active participation and fostering a love for storytelling in young children. Watch as the adorable tortoise and the hare race in this fun-filled, educational, and entertaining performance for kindergarten audiences. Written for 6-8 actors, but can easily be ex