The Little Red Hen Readers Theater Scripts are a practical way to bring fluency practice into your reading lessons—without spending extra time preparing materials. With two levels of scripts, pre-highlighted roles, and built-in visual supports, it’s easy to meet the needs of your students no matter where they are in their reading levels.
Whether you’re working with small groups or running literacy centers, this familiar story gives students the structure they need to build confidence and expression as they read aloud.
The Little Red Hen Readers Theater scripts are made to support fluency instruction without piling on extra prep work.
You’ll also receive two helpful teacher guides: one with practical tips for using the scripts in your classroom, and another with step-by-step instructions for using the Google Slides version.
These Readers Theater scripts are designed to save you prep time while supporting meaningful fluency practice. With two levels of reading and pre-highlighted lines, they’re easy to use right away—no extra formatting needed. Whether you’re just getting started or using Readers Theater as part of your regular routine, these scripts keep things simple for you and engaging for your students.
The Little Red Hen is a great choice for Readers Theater because of its repetitive structure, clear sequence of events, and small cast of characters. The repeated lines (“Not I”) make it easy for emerging readers to join in with confidence, while the familiar storyline helps all students stay engaged.
Readers Theater gives students a chance to focus on how they read—not just what they read. As they practice each character, they start thinking about tone, pacing, and when to pause, all of which strengthens fluency. It also sharpens listening and comprehension skills since they need to follow the flow of the script and know when it’s their turn.
Visit the Readers Theater blog series on TeachingFirsties for more ideas and support. You’ll find tips, examples, and classroom strategies that make it easier to get started and keep things running smoothly:
Each post offers practical advice to help you build fluency, simplify prep, and keep your students engaged during every step of the process.
The Little Red Hen Readers Theater Scripts are a simple, effective way to build fluency without adding to your prep load. With differentiated scripts, pre-highlighted lines, and ready-to-use visual supports, you’ll have everything you need to give your students meaningful reading practice.
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