The Princess and the Pea Readers Theater Scripts help K–2 students build fluency and expression through repeated reading and engaging roles. With two reading levels, pre-highlighted lines, and visual supports included, it’s easy to differentiate and get started with no extra prep.
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If you’re working on fluency, The Princess and the Pea Readers Theater Scripts are a great fit for your K–2 classroom. This well-known fairy tale is adapted into two leveled script versions, so you can support both emerging and fluent readers without extra prep. The pre-highlighted lines, printable puppets, and name tags help your students stay on track, practice reading with expression, and build confidence as they rehearse.
Whether you’re using it during centers, small groups, or as part of a fairy tale unit, this resource makes fluency practice both manageable and meaningful.
You’ll also get two helpful guides to walk you through every step: Getting the Most Out of Your Readers Theater Scripts covers setup tips and classroom routines, while How to Use the Google Slides Version offers directions and ideas on how to implement digital Readers Theater practice.
The Princess And The Pea Readers Theater scripts take the guesswork out of planning and make fluency practice effective. With differentiated roles, it’s easy to meet your students where they are, while the pre-highlighted lines help them stay on track and read with confidence. Puppets and nametags add an extra layer of engagement—especially helpful for encouraging participation from quieter readers.
The Princess and the Pea works really well for Readers Theater because it’s short, funny, and easy for students to follow. The characters are expressive, the story is familiar, and there’s just the right amount of dialogue for students to really practice their reading without feeling overwhelmed.
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!
The Princess and the Pea Readers Theater Scripts include two leveled versions, pre-highlighted lines, printable puppets and nametags, plus a Google Slides option for easy digital use. It’s designed to help your students build fluency, expression, and confidence—without adding to your prep time.
Download your set and give your students a fun, low-prep way to build fluency and confidence.
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L. Jennings (verified owner) –
This was a hit during our fairy tale unit! My students loved the characters, and I loved that everything was ready to go. Such a time-saver!
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