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Stone Soup Readers Theater Scripts

Introduce fluency practice with Stone Soup Readers Theater Scripts, designed to support a wide range of reading levels with pre-highlighted parts and built-in visual aids—perfect for your fables and folktales unit.

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If you’re looking for a low-prep way to build fluency in your classroom, the Stone Soup Readers Theater Scripts are a smart, time-saving solution. These scripts are thoughtfully designed to support a range of reading abilities, so every student can participate confidently.

With clearly highlighted lines, visual aids, and a familiar story structure, your students can focus on expressive reading, pacing, and teamwork—without the stress of managing complicated scripts. It’s an easy way to bring expressive reading practice into your literacy lessons.

What’s Inside The Stone Soup Readers Theater Resource:

This set of Readers Theater scripts is designed to give you everything you need for successful, low-prep fluency instruction:

  • Two leveled script versions – Tailored for both emerging and fluent readers so every student can participate at their comfort level.
  • Pre-highlighted lines for each role – Helps students stay on track and focus on expression instead of scanning for their part.
  • Printable name tags and puppets – Visual tools that help younger readers identify their characters and stay engaged throughout practice.
  • Google Slides format – Great for projecting the script for whole-class use or using at a digital literacy center.
stone soup readers theater scripts

You’ll also receive two helpful guides to support you every step of the way: Getting the Most Out of Your Readers Theater Scripts for setup and classroom tips, and How to Use the Google Slides Version for tech-friendly teaching strategies and digital integration.

Whether you’re working with emerging readers or fluent performers, these scripts make it easy to implement differentiated reading instruction without the prep overload.

Why These Scripts Work So Well for Teachers

These Readers Theater scripts were made with real classrooms in mind. With pre-highlighted lines and differentiated reading levels, you’ll spend less time preparing materials and more time focusing on fluency goals. Whether you’re introducing the routine for the first time or using it to reinforce weekly instruction, these scripts make it simple to implement and fun for students to follow.

Stone Soup is a classic folktale that works especially well for Readers Theater thanks to its repetitive dialogue and strong character roles. It’s also a perfect addition to any fables and folktales unit!

Simple Ways to Use Them in Your Classroom

stone soup readers theater scripts
  • Assign leveled roles to meet the needs of mixed reading abilities
  • Print and prep materials in advance for smooth center rotations
  • Use the Google Slides version for cold reads or group practice
  • Incorporate puppets and nametags for added character focus
  • Rotate scripts weekly to build fluency through repeated reading and fresh content

Benefits of Using Readers Theater

  • Boosts fluency through repeated, purposeful reading
  • Encourages expressive reading and oral language development
  • Builds student confidence—especially for reluctant readers
  • Supports differentiated instruction with multiple reading levels
  • Promotes classroom collaboration and teamwork in a fun, low-pressure setting

 

Readers Theater is great for fluency. When your students take on character roles, they naturally start paying attention to how they sound, when to pause, and how to make their voice match what’s happening in the story. It also helps with listening and comprehension because they need to follow along and jump in at the right time.

Looking for More Reader’s Theater Support?

Check out the Reader’s Theater blog series over at TeachingFirsties for helpful tips, classroom ideas, and practical strategies to make the most of your scripts:

 

These quick reads are packed with tools to help you boost fluency, simplify setup, and keep your students excited to read aloud!

stone soup readers theater scripts

The Stone Soup Readers Theater Scripts are a simple way to support fluency, comprehension, and classroom engagement without adding to your prep load. With leveled versions, visual supports, and easy-to-follow formatting, you can meet a wide range of reading needs.

Grab your copy for your next fluency lesson today.

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1 review for Stone Soup Readers Theater Scripts

  1. R. Kim (verified owner)

    My students loved performing Stone Soup during our folktales unit—it made fluency practice fun and easy!

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