4th Grade Social Emotional Learning Literature Circles
Readers Theatre Bundle - Social and Emotional Story Scripts
By Clodagh
Looking for some hidden social and emotional lessons in your readers theatre? Does your class need a lesson on the importance of kindness, emotions, dealing with an inner critic or resilience? These scripts are perfect to work into your literacy lessons while delivering a message for your students. You could even perform these in your social and emotional learning lessons!
This bundle features 4 scripts that are fun but also deliver social and emotional lessons in them.
The Featured Readers Theatre Scripts:
The Kindness Crew
In this Readers Theatre script, your students will meet the unique characters of the Kindness Crew: Charlie, Grace and Emma, as they embark on a mission to teach Zog, an alien from Planet Meany, about the importance of kindness.
The Inner Voices
In this Readers Theatre script, your students will meet Emma and Liam, whose ‘inner champion’ and ‘inner critic’ accompany them for a day at school. Inner Champion offers positivity, encouragement and kindness… Whilst Inner Critic is negative, unhelpful and unkind.
The Emotion Busters
In this Readers Theatre script, your students will meet the unique characters of "The Emotion Busters": Happy Harry, Sad Sally, Fearful Fred, Frustrated Fran and Angry Alex, as they drink a potion to suppress emotions they don't like.
Resilient Riley
In this Readers Theatre script, your students will meet the unique characters of Resilient Riley and Non Resilient Riley. Resilient Riley steps up to date to day challenges, however Non Resilient Riley runs away and ends up feeling even worse.
Perfect for Years 3 - 6: Suitable for upper elementary/primary, these scripts can be adapted for various grade levels. The language is simple and easy to follow.
Engaging Dialogue: The witty and heartwarming dialogue in this readers theatre scripts keeps students engaged and eager to see what happens next, making it an excellent choice for classroom readings and performances.
Literacy centres or social emotional learning lessons: Perfect to integrated into your literacy centres or your social emotional learning lessons!
Easy to Use: All you need to do is print, staple and go! Woo hoo!
By using these Readers Theatre Scripts you can create a positive and inclusive classroom environment while promoting important values such as kindness, empathy, resilience and listening to your inner champion!
And what a fun way to spread the word!
Enjoy!
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Readers Theatre Script - Resilient Riley
By Clodagh
“Resilient Riley Readers Theatre Script: A Perspective on Resilience”
Get your students tuned into what resilience looks like in your classroom with this ‘Resilient Riley’ Readers Theatre Script. This funny and heartwarming script is an engaging and entertaining way to teach students the invaluable lesson of resilience.
In this Readers Theatre script, your students will meet the unique characters of Resilient Riley and Non Resilient Riley. Resilient Riley steps up to date to day challenges, however Non Resilient Riley runs away and ends up feeling even worse.
Through a series of humorous scenes, your students will witness the difference between facing challenges with resilience and not.
Key Features:
Educational and Entertaining: This script combines education and entertainment seamlessly, making it an ideal teaching tool. It's perfect for enhancing social emotional learning (SEL) in the classroom.
Character Development: The characters in the readers theatre script are relatable and well developed, allowing your students to connect with them on a personal level.
Engaging Dialogue: The witty and heartwarming dialogue in this readers theatre script keeps students engaged and eager to see what happens next, making it an excellent choice for classroom readings and performances.
Literacy centres or social emotional learning lessons: Perfect to integrated into your literacy centres or your social emotional learning lessons!
Lesson on Resilience: The central theme of resilience is woven throughout the readers theatre script, imparting a valuable life lesson to young minds.
Perfect for Years 3 - 6: Suitable for middle - upper elementary and middle school students, this script can be adapted for various grade levels, ensuring that every student can benefit from its message of kindness.
Easy to Use: All you need to do is print, staple and go!
By using ‘Resilient Riley’ Readers Theatre Script you can create a positive and inclusive classroom environment while promoting resilience. Your students will not only enjoy the entertaining story but will also gain a deeper understanding of the impact of their own resilience and how they could possibly be holding themselves back.
Simply download, print, staple and you're good to go! Woo hoo!
Like what you see? Follow along at Captivating Kids where you'll get heaps of inspiration and all the low down on new resources!
I'd also love to connect on social media and see the resources in action!
Looking for a bundle of Social and Emotional Learning Readers Theatre Scripts?
Check out this bundle of The Kindness Crew, Resilient Riley, The Emotion Busters and The Inner Voices.
Readers Theatre Script - The Inner Voices
By Clodagh
“The Inner Voices Readers Theatre Script: A Heartwarming Lesson in Positive and Negative Self Talk’
Get your students tuned into the power of positive self talk in your classroom with this ‘The Inner Voices’ Readers Theatre Script. This funny and heartwarming script is an engaging and entertaining way to teach students the invaluable lesson of having negative and positive inner voices.
In this Readers Theatre script, your students will meet Emma and Liam, whose ‘inner champion’ and ‘inner critic’ accompany them for a day at school. Inner Champion offers positivity, encouragement and kindness… Whilst Inner Critic is negative, unhelpful and unkind.
Through a series of humorous and heartwarming scenes, your students will witness Liam and Emma ignoring their Inner Critic and choosing their Inner Champion in challenging situations.
Key Features:
Educational and Entertaining: This script combines education and entertainment seamlessly, making it an ideal teaching tool. It's perfect for enhancing social emotional learning (SEL) in the classroom.
Character Development: The characters in the script are relatable and well developed, allowing your students to connect with them on a personal level.
Engaging Dialogue: The witty and heartwarming dialogue keeps students engaged and eager to see what happens next, making it an excellent choice for classroom readings and performances.
Literacy centres or social emotional learning lessons: Perfect to integrated into your literacy centres or your social emotional learning lessons!
Lesson on Positive Self Talk: The central theme of kindness is woven throughout the readers theatre script, imparting a valuable life lesson to young minds.
Perfect for Years 3 - 7: Suitable for middle - upper elementary and middle school students, this script can be adapted for various grade levels, ensuring that every student can benefit from its message of kindness.
Easy to Use: All you need to do is print, staple and go!
By using 'The Inner Voices’ Readers Theatre Script you can create a positive and inclusive classroom environment while promoting important values such as kindness, empathy, and positive self talk. Your students will not only enjoy the entertaining story but will also gain a deeper understanding of the impact of their inner critic and champion.
Simply download, print, staple and you're good to go! Woo hoo!
Like what you see? Follow along at Captivating Kids where you'll get heaps of inspiration and all the low down on new resources!
I'd also love to connect on social media and see the resources in action!
Looking for a bundle of Social and Emotional Learning Readers Theatre Scripts?
Check out this bundle of The Kindness Crew, Resilient Riley, The Emotion Busters and The Inner Voices.
Free Malala Background & Assignments. English, Francais, Espanol, 普通话 4-6
By Mark Holmes
Empower your students with the story of Malala Yousafzai, a young woman who bravely stood up for education and became a global advocate for girls' rights.
This resource provides a brief biography of Malala in four languages (French, English, Chinese, and Spanish) and offers a variety of engaging assignments and projects suitable for grades 4-6.
What's included:
- French: Malala Yousafzai : Une voix courageuse pour l'éducation
- English: Malala Yousafzai: A Courageous Voice for Education
- Chinese: 马拉拉·尤萨夫扎伊：为教育发声的勇者
- Spanish: Malala Yousafzai: Una voz valiente por la educación
10 Engaging Projects for Grades 4-6 Inspired by Malala:
Activities range from research and analysis to creative expression and taking action, encouraging students to connect with Malala's story and become advocates for change.
How to use this resource:
Introduce your students to Malala's story using the provided biographies in their preferred language.
Choose from the suggested projects based on your students' interests and learning objectives.
Adapt and modify the activities to fit your classroom needs and curriculum.
Encourage discussion and reflection on the importance of education, courage, and standing up for what you believe in.
This resource is perfect for:
Social studies lessons on human rights, global issues, and influential figures.
Language arts activities focusing on reading comprehension, writing, and storytelling.
Character education initiatives promoting courage, perseverance, and social responsibility.
Download this free resource today and inspire your students with the remarkable story of Malala Yousafzai!