Earth Day Reader’s Theater
This Earth Day reader’s theater lets kindergarten and 1st grade students perform The Earth Day Hen and Friends, a two-level script that builds reading fluency and expression while children learn to care for the Earth.
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This Earth Day reader’s theater brings Earth Day to life with The Earth Day Hen and Friends, a story by Carol Montgomery. When Hen finds trash all over the park, she asks her friends for help cleaning it up, sorting it and planting something new. Reader’s theater gives every child a part to read out loud, so students build reading fluency, accuracy and expression while they learn why caring for the Earth matters.
How to Use This Reader’s Theater
Start by reading the story aloud to the class so children hear how the lines should sound. Review what fluent reading sounds like: a steady pace, clear words and a voice that matches the character. Be silly with your rate and voice to show the difference! Then assign roles, give students time to practice their lines with a partner, and let them perform the Earth Day reader’s theater for the class or for another group.
What’s Included
- The Earth Day Hen and Friends reader’s theater script by Carol Montgomery
- Two levels of the script, so you can match each group to its reading level
- Parts for several readers, so small groups can perform together
Why Reader’s Theater Helps Kids Learn
First, reading the same lines several times is one of the best ways to build fluency, and a performance gives children a real reason to practice. Second, reading as a character teaches expression, since students change their voice to show how Hen and her friends feel. Third, the story connects reading to Earth Day, so children talk about trash, recycling and planting while they practice reading skills.
Ideas for Teachers and Parents
Use this Earth Day play for kids in a reading group, a fluency center or a class celebration on April 22. Let children make simple stick puppets or name tags for each character. After the show, ask students how Hen felt and what they can do to help the Earth at school and at home. Pair the reader’s theater with the resources below for a full Earth Day lesson.
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