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Readers Theater Scripts For The Frog Prince And Other Classic Fairy Tales

Build fluency with familiar fairy tales—without spending extra prep time. These Readers Theater scripts come with two leveled versions, visual supports, and digital formats to make small group or whole-class practice easy and effective.

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The Readers Theater Scripts For The Frog Prince And Other Classic Fairy Tales bundle is a practical way to bring fluency instruction into your classroom—without spending hours prepping materials. With two versions of each script and built-in supports like pre-highlighted lines and character nametags, you can easily differentiate your Readers Theater lessons. These scripts make it simple to get your students reading out loud with expression, helping them build a reading foundation through familiar, well-loved stories.

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Stories Include:

  • Stone Soup
  • The Frog Prince
  • The Wizard Of Oz
  • The Ugly Duckling
  • The Three Little Pigs

What’s Inside the Readers Theater Script Bundle:

  • Five complete script sets – Each story comes with its own set of differentiated scripts, so you’ll have ready-to-use materials for both emerging and fluent readers.
  • Two reading levels per story – You’ll get a simplified version and a more advanced version for each title, making it easy to match roles to student ability.
  • Highlighted speaking parts – Student lines are already marked, helping them stay focused on their part and practice expressive reading with confidence.
  • Printable visuals included – Name tags and character puppets are included to support role recognition, comprehension, and student engagement.
  • Google Slides format available – Use the digital version to display scripts on your smartboard or assign them for your literacy centers.

 

You’ll also receive two teacher support guides: one with setup tips and classroom ideas, and another with directions for using the Google Slides version during instruction.

Readers Theater Scripts For The Frog Prince And Other Classic Fairy Tales

Why These Scripts Are a Smart Choice for Your Classroom

These scripts are built for real classroom routines—so you can spend less time prepping and more time listening to your students practice reading. With two levels of text and pre-marked lines, they’re easy to implement. This bundle makes it easy to plan fluency lessons—saving you prep time while at the same time, helping students build confidence as expressive readers.

These classic fairy tales work especially well for Readers Theater because they have clear dialogue, memorable characters, and strong story structure—all of which help students stay engaged and follow along. Stories like The Three Little Pigs include repetition and simple phrasing that support emerging readers, while tales like The Wizard of Oz and The Ugly Duckling offer opportunities for expressive reading and character development. The variety of tones and roles across this set makes it easy to rotate scripts while still building fluency with each practice.

Practical Ways to Use These Scripts in Your Classroom

  • Match roles to reading ability – Use the two leveled versions to give students parts they can read smoothly and with confidence.
  • Prep materials in advance – Have everything printed and ready so you can move quickly between groups or stations.
  • Use the Google Slides version for group practice – Perfect for projecting during whole-class reads or modeling fluent reading together.
  • Incorporate visual supports – Puppets and name tags help students stay focused, understand their roles, and stay engaged.
  • Rotate scripts regularly – Switching stories each week keeps students motivated and gives them consistent fluency practice through repeated reading.
Readers Theater Scripts For The Frog Prince And Other Classic Fairy Tales

Why Readers Theater Supports Fluency Instruction

  • Promotes fluency through repeated reading in a familiar context
  • Encourages expressive reading and improves speaking skills
  • Builds confidence in hesitant or struggling readers
  • Supports differentiated instruction with multiple script levels
  • Creates teamwork through group practice and performance

Readers Theater lets students focus on how they read by encouraging attention to pacing, tone, and expression. As they take on roles, they also practice listening and following cues. These are important literacy skills that your students will learn in an engaging, low-pressure setting.

Looking To Learn More About Readers Theater?

Check out the Readers Theater blog series over at Teaching Firsties for more support and classroom-tested ideas. These posts are packed with helpful strategies to make your fluency practice more effective and manageable:

 

Each article offers clear guidance to help you plan, prep, and keep your students engaged from the first read-through to the final performance.

Readers Theater Scripts For The Frog Prince And Other Classic Fairy Tales

The Readers Theater Scripts for The Frog Prince and Other Classic Fairy Tales bundle gives you five ready-to-use scripts designed to support reading fluency without extra prep time. With two reading levels, pre-highlighted roles, and printable visuals, it’s easy to differentiate for your students while keeping them engaged and on task. Whether you’re working in small groups, literacy centers, or a whole-class setting, these scripts help you meet fluency goals while saving time on planning and prep.

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2 reviews for Readers Theater Scripts For The Frog Prince And Other Classic Fairy Tales

  1. S. Martinez (verified owner)

    Perfect for small group fluency practice!

  2. F. Tran (verified owner)

    My students couldn’t wait to perform their parts!

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