children's plays

A teacher's guide that presents twelve short dramatic pieces designed to help students in grades K-3 learn about math, science, social studies, and language; each includes a basic concept summary, suggested pre- or post-play activities, and discussion questions.

A teacher's guide that presents twelve short dramatic pieces designed to help students in grades 4-6 learn about math, science, social studies, and language; each includes a basic concept summary, suggested pre- or post-play activities, and discussion questions.

An adaptation of Shakespeare's "Macbeth," written in rhyming couplets especially for young readers and performers. Includes illustrations and comments by children, as well as suggestions for activities based upon the story.

"Spring (musical) fever has hit the Grantleyville Middle School Drama Club! Since Ivy Mason is busy with the production, she decides to take a break from sleuthing, while Howard Wallace keeps things running smoothly with their detective agency. Then, just a few weeks before showtime, suspicious things start happening backstage: missing costumes, damaged props, and too many other mishaps to be coincidental. Ivy calls in Howard and their crew to take on the case. Howard tries to lay low and quietly sniff out the perp, but he's soon brought into the spotlight when he's framed as the saboteur! Can the team of intrepid P.I.s clear Howard's name and catch the culprit before the curtain falls on the big show?"-Publisher's description.

Kamilla has a wonderful singing voice, but she does not want to sign up for the Memorial Middle School musical because she sees herself as overweight, even though the doctor tells her she is not--so can exercise and the support of her family and friends help her overcome her negative image and lead her to the starring role her talent demands?.

Presents a dramatic script set in 1807, and describing how young Brenton Dixon got a job aboard Robert Fulton's new steamboat. His work with Fulton turned into a lifelong career on the Mississippi and Missouri Rivers.

Contains three illustrated plays--"Christmas Presents," "Charlotte's Bicycle," and "Goldie Hen.".

Offers three illustrated children's plays from the Hispanic world: "Marguerite," "The Rainbow's Nap," and "Puss in Boots." Includes simple-text instructions on producing each play.

Presents eight plays adapted from the Beatrix Potter stories of Jemima Puddle-Duck and Peter Rabbit, in which Jemima, Nutkin the squirrel, Jeremy Fisher, Mr Samuel Whiskers, Tom Kitten, Peter, Mr McGregor, Mrs Tittlemouse, Mrs Tiggy-Winkle, Benjamin Bunny, and the McGregors' white cat all have a part to play.

Presents a play about two slaves named Ellie and Sam who escape slavery by following the underground railroad with the help of the Drinking Gourd constellation and the North Star. Includes color illustrations, a glossary, and a list of additional resources.