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Give your audience a delightful fright with "A Halloween Sleeping Beauty," a unique and spooky twist on the beloved fairy tale by Jane Tesh. This engaging script is perfect for elementary school plays, offering a fun, ghoulish take where beauty becomes a curse!
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Your students will love exploring this imaginative story, bringing its quirky characters and surprising plot to life. Discover more captivating play scripts for children and inspire creativity by considering a Plays Magazine subscription for your school.
Ignite a passion for reading with You Don’t Say by Peg Juffer. In this delightful one-act play, a frustrated librarian is completely stumped on how to get students excited about books—until the library itself takes over! Watch as creative characters literally pop out of the bookshelves to prove that stories are alive and waiting to be discovered. This is one of our most popular plays for elementary school, offering a whimsical and imaginative approach to literacy. It’s a perfect fit for a school assembly or a classroom project, turning a standard library visit into a theatrical adventure. Whether you are celebrating National Children's Book Week or simply looking for high-quality play scripts for students, this charming story will leave your young audience eager to check out their next favorite book.
Finding plays for schools that effectively promote the joy of reading without feeling like a lecture can be difficult for educators. You Don’t Say solves this by using humor and a touch of magic to show students that the library is the most exciting place in school. It’s a fantastic way to build student confidence through performance while reinforcing your school's literacy goals. By putting on this play, you aren't just staging a show; you are opening a door to a lifetime of reading for your students.
Introduce your students to the magic of the library with Do It with Dewey by Jane Tesh. In this charming and educational script, a group of dedicated "bookworms" uses the tried-and-true Dewey Decimal System to straighten out a massive mess in the library. It is an engaging way to teach organizational skills while celebrating the joy of reading. This play is a fantastic addition to your repertoire of plays for elementary school, offering a fun, hands-on way to explore how libraries work. Whether you are looking for a classroom activity or a stage production, this script makes learning about literature an absolute blast.
Finding high-quality play scripts for students that are both educational and entertaining can be a challenge for busy teachers. Do It with Dewey solves that problem by turning a library lesson into a lively performance that builds student confidence and teamwork. It is the perfect resource for National Children's Book Week or any literacy-focused event, helping your students feel like heroes of the stacks. Give your students a performance experience they will remember while reinforcing essential library skills.
Offer a fresh perspective on a classic holiday with "The First Thanksgiving" by Robert Mauro. This thought-provoking script, ideal for elementary school plays, introduces a nuanced look at the historical feast, with a particular focus on a very unhappy turkey!
Your students will enjoy bringing this clever and funny play to life, sparking discussions and laughter. Discover more creative and educational play scripts for children to enrich your curriculum by getting a Plays Magazine subscription today.
Bring a sweet and relatable story to your stage with "Vikki's Valentine Box" by Sharon Brady. Perfect for elementary school plays, this charming script explores the anxieties of being the new kid, especially on Valentine's Day, and the hope of friendship.
Your young actors will connect with Vikki's journey, making this play an excellent choice for teaching empathy and understanding. Explore this and many other delightful play scripts for children by getting a Plays Magazine subscription for your classroom or drama club.
Lower Grades; 2 female, 1 male, 1 male or female; 15 minutes. The magic of Christmas shines in a poor fisherman's hut in this adaptation of a charming French folktale.
Lower Grades, 4 male or female; 10 minutes. Bird cries "Foul!" when he realizes he's going to be the main attraction for Thanksgiving dinner.
Lower Grades; 4 male, 3 female; 10 minutes. Young actors will have loads of fun trying on all sorts of costumes and performing in this Halloween play with a simple setting and easy-to-find props. A little creativity can go a long way!
Middle and Lower Grades; 5 female, 2 male, 3 male and/or female; 20 minutes. A really clever and fun "Irish" version of the Cinderella story, complete with leprechauns and a lot of audience participation.
Celebrate the magic of the holiday season with Squeaknibble's Christmas by Helen Louise Miller. This charming and festive script is a perfect choice for educators looking for plays for school that capture the wonder of Christmas. The story follows a skeptical little mouse named Squeaknibble who, after a chance meeting with Master Cat, discovers that the spirit of Santa Claus is more real than he ever imagined. It is an ideal performance piece for younger students, offering a sweet message about faith and friendship. Start your school play subscription today to access this holiday classic and many others!FeaturesTarget Grade Levels: Specifically written for Lower Grades.Cast Size: 2 male, 3 female, and 5 male or female roles.Performance Time: A delightful 15-minute runtime.Theme: Christmas, wonder, and unlikely friendships.School plays during the holiday season are a cherished tradition that brings families and students together. Squeaknibble's Christmas provides a wonderful opportunity for young children to practice their lines and performance skills in a low-pressure, high-fun environment. The simple yet effective dialogue makes it easy for even the youngest actors to succeed on stage. By performing this heartwarming tale, your students will create memories that last long after the final curtain call. Order yours from Plays Magazine today!Lower Grades; 2 male, 3 female, 5 male or female; 15 minutes. A doubting little mouse meets Master Cat, and learns that there may just be a Santa Claus after all.
Celebrate the magic of the holiday season with Squeaknibble's Christmas by Helen Louise Miller. This charming and festive script is a perfect choice for educators looking for plays for school that capture the wonder of Christmas. The story follows a skeptical little mouse named Squeaknibble who, after a chance meeting with Master Cat, discovers that the spirit of Santa Claus is more real than he ever imagined. It is an ideal performance piece for younger students, offering a sweet message about faith and friendship. Start your school play subscription today to access this holiday classic and many others!
Target Grade Levels: Specifically written for Lower Grades.
Cast Size: 2 male, 3 female, and 5 male or female roles.
Performance Time: A delightful 15-minute runtime.
Theme: Christmas, wonder, and unlikely friendships.
Middle and Lower Grades; 1 male; 1 female; 8 male or female. 20 minutes. Christmas may have to be canceled because one of Santa's elves is tired of working and tired of greedy kids.
Middle and Lower Grades; 6 male, 7 female, 8 male or female; 20 minutes. Will web designer's plans take all the charm out of boy-meets-girl?
Middle and Lower Grades; 6+ female; 20 minutes.Evil witches meet their match in good witch Clarice, who grows flowers and wears a sunny smile. Is there room for them all in the Witches' Council?
Bring a touch of magic and laughter to your stage with The Talking Burro by Barbara Winther! This delightful one-act play for young performers tells the enchanting tale of a poor peasant boy whose life is transformed when he acquires a burro that can not only talk but also grant wishes. Full of charm and humor, this script is an excellent choice among play scripts for children and plays for students, providing a whimsical adventure perfect for school plays and youth theatre. Discover the joy of this unique folk tale! Order yours today!
Charming one-act play with a magical theme
Simple staging and appealing characters
Promotes imagination and storytelling
Great for introducing young actors to classic folk tale structures
Ideal for elementary and middle school productions
Imagine the wonder and delight on your audience's faces as they watch a burro come to life with magical abilities, all brought to the stage by your talented students! This play offers a fantastic opportunity for young actors to explore comedic timing, whimsical characters, and the timeless appeal of a good folk tale. It’s more than just a script; it’s a chance to create a lighthearted and memorable performance that sparks imagination and brings a smile to everyone's face. Let your students bring this charming story to life. Order your script from Plays Magazine today!
Middle & Lower Grades: 13+ actors; 7 male, 6 female, and as many extras as desired; 20 minutes. Perfect for Halloween. A large cast of zombies, bats, vampires, and werewolves try to one-up each other as they audition for a reality TV show. Is it bad to be “undead”?
Middle & Lower Grades: 5+ actors; 2 male, 3 female, extras as desired a trick-or-treaters; 20 minutes. Is that big old house at the end of the street haunted, or just misunderstood? Kids out to trick or treat learn to lend a helping hand to an older woman in need. Great message about not jumping to conclusions and learning to help others.
Middle and Lower Grades; 11 actors flexible male and female; 25 minutes.Students attempt to recreate authentic Thanksgiving dinner—without using modern-day ingredients.
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