6th Grade Social Emotional Learning Literature Circles

Una historia, dos perspectivas: explorando la subjetividad y la empatía a través de narrativas de doble perspectiva

Descripción :

Sumérgete en el mundo de la subjetividad y la empatía con "Una historia, dos vistas", una colección única de ocho cuentos, cada uno contado desde dos puntos de vista opuestos. Diseñada para los grados 5 y 4, esta herramienta invita a los lectores a examinar situaciones familiares desde diferentes perspectivas, fomentando la comprensión, la compasión y el pensamiento crítico.

Cada historia presenta dos personajes distintos, como el tímido nuevo estudiante y el alborotador payaso de la clase, o el atleta decidido y el artista apasionado. Al presentar ambas perspectivas una al lado de la otra, estas historias invitan a los estudiantes a ponerse en el lugar de cada personaje, explorando sus pensamientos, sentimientos y motivaciones. A través de las historias, desarrollarán una mejor comprensión del papel que juegan la personalidad, las prioridades y las experiencias de vida en la percepción del mundo.

¡Pero el aprendizaje no termina con las historias mismas! Este recurso integral también incluye 20 actividades interesantes y preguntas de debate, lo que brinda a los maestros una gran cantidad de herramientas para profundizar las lecciones sobre empatía y toma de perspectiva. Desde análisis comparativos y ejercicios de escritura hasta juegos de roles y conexiones con el mundo real, estas actividades están diseñadas para ayudar a los estudiantes a internalizar los mensajes de las historias y aplicarlos a sus propias vidas.

Lo más destacado de “Una historia, dos vistas”:

• 8 historias cortas cautivadoras, cada una contada desde dos puntos de vista opuestos
• Fomenta la empatía, el pensamiento crítico y la apreciación de diversos puntos de vista.
• Incluye 20 actividades y preguntas de discusión para una mayor exploración.
• Adaptable a diferentes contextos de aula y estilos de aprendizaje.

Al explorar estas historias de doble perspectiva y participar en las actividades que las acompañan, los estudiantes:

• Desarrollar una comprensión más profunda de la empatía y la subjetividad.
• Reconocer la importancia de considerar múltiples puntos de vista.
• Fortalecer su pensamiento crítico y sus habilidades analíticas.
• Mejorar sus habilidades de comunicación oral y escrita.
• Promover una comunidad escolar más solidaria e inclusiva

“Una historia, dos perspectivas” es una herramienta esencial para cualquier docente que desee promover el aprendizaje socioemocional, la educación del carácter y el desarrollo de habilidades del siglo XXI. ¡Descárgalo ahora y observa cómo tus estudiantes se vuelven personas más comprensivas, empáticas y de mente abierta!

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Empower Your Students to Overcome Bullying with "The Power Within"

A Collection of Short Stories & Engaging Activities Designed to Spark Dialogue, Build Empathy, and Inspire Change

Are you seeking a powerful tool to address bullying in your middle school classroom?

"The Power Within: Stories of Overcoming Bullying" is more than just a book; it's a comprehensive resource designed to help you navigate the complex landscape of bullying with your students.

What's Inside:

• Eight Engaging Narratives: Captivating stories that explore various forms of bullying, including verbal, physical, social, and cyberbullying, from multiple perspectives – the victim, the bully, the bystander, and the supportive adult.
• Thought-Provoking Discussion Questions: Each story is followed by a set of questions designed to spark meaningful conversations, encourage critical thinking, promote self-reflection, and foster empathy.
• Creative Writing Prompts: Inspire your students to explore the themes of the stories through writing, allowing them to develop their own voices, express their understanding of bullying, and consider alternative perspectives.
• Action-Oriented Project Ideas: Empower your students to take action against bullying by engaging in projects that promote kindness, inclusivity, and positive change within their school communities.

Why Choose "The Power Within":

• Relatable and Engaging: The stories are carefully crafted to resonate with the middle school experience, capturing the attention of your students and making the lessons more impactful.
• Multifaceted Approach: The book addresses bullying from various angles, providing a holistic understanding of the issue and its complexities.
• Promotes Social-Emotional Learning: The activities and discussion prompts encourage students to develop essential social-emotional skills, such as empathy, self-awareness, responsible decision-making, and relationship building.
• Versatile Teaching Tool: Use the stories as individual reading assignments, springboards for class discussions, or the foundation for a unit on bullying prevention.

"The Power Within" is more than just a book; it's a catalyst for positive change.

Help your students find their voices, embrace their strength, and create a more compassionate and inclusive school environment. Order your copy of "The Power Within: Stories of Overcoming Bullying" today!

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Embark on a journey of friendship, loyalty, and personal growth with this captivating collection of eight short stories, perfect for teaching social-emotional learning and character education in the classroom.

"Friendship and Loyalty: Stories about the Challenges and Rewards of Maintaining Strong Friendships" is a powerful tool for educators seeking to foster meaningful discussions and lessons on the importance of building and maintaining healthy relationships. Each story in this collection highlights different aspects of friendship, such as trust, empathy, communication, and standing up for what's right, making it an invaluable resource for teaching essential life skills.

As students follow the journeys of Emma and Olivia, Jack and Liam, Maya and Zoe, and other memorable characters, they will learn valuable lessons about the power of unexpected connections, the importance of reconciliation, and the strength that comes from supporting one another through difficult times. These stories also tackle important topics such as peer pressure, standing up for oneself and others, and the consequences of one's actions on friendships.

Each story comes with a vocab list (word, part of speech, definition), a selection of potential assignments, a breakdown of the story structure, and applicable Common Core and National Health Education standards. All stories are also available individually from the DEEPbyDESIGN store.

Friendship and Loyalty: Stories about the Challenges and Rewards of Maintaining Strong Friendship

1. "The Unbreakable Bond": Two best friends, Emma and Olivia, find their friendship tested when they are assigned to compete against each other in a school science fair. As the competition intensifies, they must navigate the challenges of remaining loyal to each other while pursuing their individual goals.
2. "The Long-Distance Friendship": When Jack's best friend, Liam, moves to another country, they promise to stay in touch. Despite the time differences and the challenges of maintaining a long-distance friendship, the boys find creative ways to keep their bond strong.
3. "The Unexpected Friendship": Maya, a shy bookworm, and Zoe, a popular athlete, are paired together for a school project. As they work together, they discover that despite their differences, they have more in common than they thought and form an unlikely but powerful friendship.
4. "The Friendship Fallout": Aiden and Ethan have been best friends since kindergarten, but when a misunderstanding leads to a falling out, they must find a way to reconcile and repair their friendship.
5. "The Loyal Sidekick": When Sophia, the school's drama star, loses her voice before the big play, her best friend and understudy, Lily, steps in to help. Lily must balance her loyalty to Sophia with her own dreams of being in the spotlight.
6. "The Secret Keeper": When Nate confides in his best friend, Luke, about a family secret, Luke must decide whether to keep the secret or risk their friendship by telling an adult who can help.
7. "The Friendship Game": Four best friends, Ava, Bella, Chloe, and Daisy, create a game to test their friendship. As the challenges become more intense, they must decide what's more important: winning the game or maintaining their bond.
8. "The Friendship Rescue": When Mia's best friend, Sophie, starts hanging out with a new group of friends who engage in risky behavior, Mia must find the courage to stand up for what's right and help Sophie see the value of their true friendship.

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!

This story is one of eight featured in the ebook, "Friendship and Loyalty: Eight Short Stories Vocab / SEL / ELA Activities 5-8."

"The Friendship Fallout" is a heartwarming short story that delves into the complexities of friendship, the impact of misunderstandings, and the importance of forgiveness. This comprehensive literature guide is designed to help teachers engage their students in grades 5-8 as they explore the story's themes, characters, and valuable life lessons.

The package includes the complete short story and a variety of assignments and projects that align with Common Core State Standards (CCSS) for English Language Arts. These resources will help your students develop critical thinking, writing, and communication skills while gaining a deeper understanding of the text.

Key features of this literature guide:

• The full text of "The Friendship Fallout" short story (approximately 1,700 words)

• 10 thought-provoking assignments and projects covering Language Arts, Health and Career, and Relationships

• A comprehensive vocabulary list with definitions to enhance students' word knowledge

• Alignment with Common Core State Standards (CCSS) for grades 5-8

The assignments and projects cover a wide range of topics and skills, including:

• Personal narrative essay writing
• Poetry analysis and creative presentation
• Short story writing focusing on character development and dialogue
• Healthy lifestyle planning and reflection
• Career exploration and informational interviews
• Public service announcement creation addressing relevant health issues
• Relationship role-play scenarios and "advice column" writing
• Relationship interview project and gratitude letter writing

By using this literature guide, your students will not only strengthen their language arts skills but also gain valuable insights into the importance of empathy, open communication, and the resilience of true friendship. "The Friendship Fallout" is a relatable and inspiring story that will captivate your students' hearts and minds, fostering meaningful discussions in your classroom.

*This is one story taken from a book eight, which can be found here.

The Online Trap - A Comprehensive Cyberbullying Unit for Grades 5-8

Engage your students in a meaningful exploration of cyberbullying and digital citizenship with "The Online Trap," a comprehensive unit designed for grades 5-8. This powerful resource centers around an original, thought-provoking story that follows the journey of Samantha, a creative and kind-hearted student who faces the challenges of cyberbullying. As students dive into the story, they will develop a deeper understanding of the impact of online harassment, the importance of self-advocacy, and the power of resilience and empathy.

The unit includes:

• An analysis of themes.
• The complete story, "The Online Trap," in a printable format for easy distribution to students.
• A set of 10 discussion questions that encourage critical thinking and reflective conversations about the story's themes, including empathy, bystander intervention, digital footprint, and more.
• Five unique writing prompts that allow students to explore various perspectives and experiences related to cyberbullying, from personal narratives to persuasive essays.
• A collection of 10 engaging projects and assignments that extend the learning beyond the story. These include developing a digital citizenship campaign, creating a podcast series, conducting research on cyberbullying, and organizing a kindness challenge.
• A 20-word vocabulary table that supports language development and enhances comprehension of the story and related concepts.

By integrating "The Online Trap" into your curriculum, you will be providing your students with a safe and structured space to explore the complex issues surrounding cyberbullying. The unit's thought-provoking discussions, writing exercises, and projects will help students develop crucial social-emotional skills, such as empathy, resilience, and responsible decision-making, while fostering a positive and inclusive classroom environment.

This comprehensive unit is designed to be flexible and adaptable to your classroom's unique needs. Whether you choose to use the entire unit or select specific components to complement your existing curriculum, "The Online Trap" offers a valuable opportunity to engage your students in meaningful conversations and activities that promote digital citizenship and social-emotional learning.

*This is one story taken from a book eight, which can be found here.

Empower your middle school students to recognize, address, and prevent bullying with this comprehensive novel study centered around "The Teacher's Influence." This compelling story follows Ms. Nguyen, a dedicated teacher who takes a proactive stance against bullying when she sees a student targeted for her unique personality.

This ready-to-use resource equips you with everything needed to guide your students through a meaningful exploration of the story and its themes:

Chapter-by-chapter summaries and analysis: Facilitate deeper understanding and encourage critical thinking about the narrative.

• Thought-provoking discussion questions: Spark insightful conversations about bullying, empathy, the role of bystanders, and the importance of inclusivity.
• Engaging writing prompts: Inspire creative expression and encourage students to connect with the story on a personal level.
• Dynamic project-based learning activities: Deepen learning through hands-on projects like designing kindness campaigns, creating PSAs, and conducting inclusion audits.
• Vocabulary building exercises: Expand students' vocabulary with key terms related to bullying prevention, social justice, and positive school culture.

"The Teacher's Influence" novel study unit is perfect for:

• Language Arts and Reading classes
• Advisory or Homeroom periods
• Social-Emotional Learning (SEL) curriculum
• Character Education programs
• Bullying prevention initiatives

This resource is designed to:

• Enhance reading comprehension and analytical skills.
• Facilitate meaningful conversations about bullying, empathy, and inclusivity.
• Empower students to be upstanders and advocates for positive change.
• Provide a framework for creating a safe, respectful, and inclusive classroom environment.
• Equip students with the tools and knowledge to combat bullying in their own communities.

This story is one of eight featured in the ebook, "Friendship and Loyalty: Eight Short Stories Vocab / SEL / ELA Activities 5-8."

Engage your students with "The Friendship Rescue," a compelling story that explores the themes of friendship, peer pressure, and personal growth. This comprehensive Social-Emotional Learning (SEL) unit is designed for students in grades 5-8 and aligns with both Common Core State Standards (CCSS) and National Health Education Standards (NHES).

The unit includes:

• The complete story, "The Friendship Rescue" (2000 words)
• Ten thoughtful assignments that explore character education, emotions, dealing with issues, and knowing when enough is enough
• A 20-word vocabulary list tailored to grades 6-9, including definitions and parts of speech
• Alignment with CCSS ELA standards for reading, writing, and speaking & listening
• Alignment with NHES standards for health promotion, analyzing influences, interpersonal communication, decision-making, and practicing health-enhancing behaviors

Through engaging with this unit, your students will:

• Analyze the story's themes and characters, citing textual evidence to support their ideas
• Write reflective essays, narratives, and arguments related to the story's themes
• Engage in collaborative discussions and role-playing activities to explore SEL concepts
• Develop a deeper understanding of loyalty, empathy, courage, and resilience
• Learn strategies for dealing with peer pressure and making healthy decisions
• Expand their vocabulary and improve their language skills

The assignments in this unit are designed to be flexible and adaptable to your classroom's needs. They can be used for whole-class instruction, small-group work, or individual student reflection. The variety of activities, including writing tasks, role-playing, creating posters and brochures, and class discussions, will keep your students engaged and motivated.

This story is one of eight featured in the ebook, "Friendship and Loyalty: Eight Short Stories Vocab / SEL / ELA Activities 5-8."

"The Secret Keeper" is a powerful short story that delves into the complexities of friendship, loyalty, and the challenges of navigating difficult life situations. This comprehensive literature guide is designed to engage students in grades 6-9 as they explore the story's themes, characters, and important life lessons.

The package includes the complete short story and a range of assignments and projects that align with Common Core State Standards (CCSS) for English Language Arts and National Health Education Standards. These resources will help your students develop critical thinking, writing, and communication skills while gaining a deeper understanding of the text and its relevance to their lives.

Key features of this literature guide:

• The full text of "The Secret Keeper" short story (approximately 1,300 words)
• 10 thought-provoking assignments and projects covering character analysis, mental health awareness, healthy coping mechanisms, and more
• A comprehensive vocabulary list with definitions to expand students' word knowledge
• Alignment with Common Core State Standards (CCSS) for grades 6-9 and National Health Education Standards

The assignments and projects cover a wide range of topics and skills, including:

• Analyzing character development and motivation
• Exploring themes of friendship, loyalty, and personal growth
• Discussing the importance of seeking help and support during difficult times
• Creating mental health awareness posters and community resource guides
• Developing effective communication and problem-solving skills

By using this literature guide, your students will not only strengthen their language arts skills but also gain valuable insights into the significance of mental health, the power of friendship, and the resilience of the human spirit. "The Secret Keeper" is a relatable and emotionally resonant story that will captivate your students and inspire meaningful discussions in your classroom.

*This is one story taken from a book eight, which can be found here.

Unite Your Classroom Against Bullying with "The United Front"

Empower your middle schoolers to combat bullying and embrace diversity with this engaging short story and comprehensive activity pack!

"The United Front" tells the heartwarming story of Olivia, a shy artist targeted by bullies, and the diverse group of classmates who overcome their hesitation to stand up for her. This relatable narrative provides a springboard for meaningful discussions about acceptance, empathy, and the power of unity.

This resource is packed with:

• A captivating short story: With relatable characters and realistic situations, "The United Front" will resonate with your students and spark important conversations.
• Dynamic discussion questions: Deepen comprehension and encourage critical thinking about bullying, diversity, empathy, and the role of bystanders.
• Creative writing prompts: Inspire your students to explore themes of unity, acceptance, and courage through various writing activities.
• Engaging projects and assignments: From anti-bullying campaigns to diversity quilts and upstander interviews, these hands-on activities will bring the story's themes to life.
• A comprehensive vocabulary list: Enhance students' understanding of key terms related to bullying, diversity, and social responsibility.

"The United Front" will help you:

• Create a safe and inclusive classroom environment where students feel valued and respected.
• Facilitate meaningful discussions about bullying, diversity, empathy, and social responsibility.
• Develop students' critical thinking skills as they analyze characters' motivations and actions.
• Enhance students' writing skills through engaging prompts and creative writing activities.
• Empower students to become upstanders who stand up for themselves and others.

This story is one of eight featured in the ebook, "Friendship and Loyalty: Eight Short Stories Vocab / SEL / ELA Activities 5-8."

"The Long-Distance Friendship" is a touching short story that explores the challenges and triumphs of maintaining a close friendship despite physical distance. This comprehensive literature guide is designed to help teachers engage their students in grades 5-8 as they delve into the story's themes, characters, and valuable life lessons.

The package includes the complete short story, and a variety of assignments and projects that align with Common Core State Standards (CCSS) for English Language Arts. These resources will help your students develop critical thinking, writing, and discussion skills while fostering a deeper understanding of the text.

Key features of this literature guide:

• The full text of "The Long-Distance Friendship" short story (1500 words)
• 10 engaging assignments and projects covering Language Arts, Health and Career, and Relationships
• A comprehensive vocabulary list with definitions to expand students' word knowledge
• Alignment with Common Core State Standards (CCSS) for grades 5-8

The assignments and projects cover a wide range of topics and skills, including:

• Analyzing various forms of communication in long-distance friendships
• Exploring cultural differences and their impact on relationships
• Developing conflict resolution and problem-solving skills
• Discussing the role of technology in maintaining long-distance friendships
• Creating friendship guides and career exploration activities

By using this literature guide, your students will not only strengthen their language arts skills but also gain valuable insights into the importance of friendship, communication, and personal growth. "The Long-Distance Friendship" is a relatable and heartwarming story that will captivate your students and inspire meaningful discussions in your classroom.

*This is one story taken from a book eight, which can be found here.

Empower your middle schoolers to understand and combat bullying with this comprehensive novel study centered around "The Bully in the Mirror." This engaging story follows Jayden, a student who uses bullying to mask his own insecurities, as he embarks on a journey of self-discovery and learns the power of empathy and change.

This ready-to-use resource provides everything you need to guide your students through a meaningful exploration of the story's themes, including:

• Chapter-by-chapter summaries and analysis: Deepen comprehension and encourage critical thinking.
• Engaging discussion questions: Spark thoughtful conversations about bullying, empathy, personal growth, and the importance of support systems.
• Varied writing prompts: Inspire creative writing and encourage students to connect with the story on a personal level.
• Project-based learning activities: Foster deeper understanding through hands-on projects like designing anti-bullying campaigns, creating soundtracks, and conducting interviews.
• Vocabulary building exercises: Expand students' vocabulary with key terms related to the story's themes.

"The Bully in the Mirror" novel study unit is perfect for:

• Language Arts and Reading classes
• Advisory or Homeroom periods
• Social-Emotional Learning (SEL) curriculum
• Bullying prevention initiatives

This resource is designed to:

• Enhance reading comprehension and critical thinking skills.
• Spark meaningful discussions about bullying and its impact.
• Cultivate empathy and understanding among students.
• Encourage self-reflection and personal growth.
• Provide a framework for creating a more positive and supportive classroom environment.

Give your students the tools they need to recognize, understand, and combat bullying with this impactful and engaging novel study unit. Download "The Bully in the Mirror" today!

“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!

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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.

“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.

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!

Like what you see? Follow along at Captivating Kids where you'll get heaps of inspiration and all the low down on new resources!

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