Helpers at School Reader's Theater
Written by Adi Ackerman, Head Teacher
"Helpers at School Reader's Theater" is written for 1st Grade (Ages 6-7). It also works a grade below or above: younger children can use it with an adult reading it aloud, and older ones as a quick refresher.
5 pages in this set
Helpers at school reader's theater for 1st grade: a 3-scene play for 7 readers with a teacher, a school nurse, a cafeteria worker and a custodian. Part of our reader's theater community helpers collection.
How do I use this resource?
Give each reader one part and a copy of the script, and let them practice their lines before performing. Gather the 4 props from the classroom, and afterward talk about which school helpers your class sees each day.
What students will practice
- Gives 1st grade students a community-helpers poster that introduces common jobs and the tools each one uses.
- Builds vocabulary around firefighters, doctors, teachers, mail carriers, and other familiar community roles.
- Works as a wall display or a discussion starter for a community or careers unit.
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FAQ
How do I use the Helpers at School Reader's Theater?
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Give each reader one part and a copy of the script, and let them practice their lines before performing. Gather the 4 props from the classroom, and afterward talk about which school helpers your class sees each day.
What is the Helpers at School Reader's Theater?
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A cover and 4 pages. The first page lists the 7 characters (Narrator, Teacher, School Nurse, Cafeteria Worker, Custodian, Ava and Leo), 4 props (bandage, first aid kit, apple, mop) and reading tips. Then come 3 one-page scenes. In Recess, Leo scrapes his knee and the school nurse puts on a bandage. In Lunch, the cafeteria worker serves tacos, corn and apples. In The Spill, the custodian mops up Ava's milk, and everyone reads the last line together: "Thank you, school helpers!"
Can I use the Helpers at School Reader's Theater at home and in the classroom?
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Yes. We made it for 1st Grade community helpers, and it works the same at home or at school. Families print it for one child and keep it where they will use it every day. Teachers print a copy per student or one for the whole room, whichever the day needs.
How does reader's theater work?
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Each script has parts for several readers. Children practice their lines, then read the script aloud together, which builds fluency and expression.
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Resource Details
| Grade | 1st Grade |
| Subject | Resources |
| Topic | Community Helpers |
| Pages | 5 pages |
| Difficulty | Medium |
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Community Helpers Thank-You Letter Template