Free 17-Scene “Peter Pan” Script for Elementary Readers Theater

Second star to the right and straight on ‘til reading fluency! Our free Peter Pan Readers Theater script breaks J. M. Barrie’s classic into 17 bite-size acts—easy to rotate through literacy centers or stage as an end-of-unit showcase.

Why Teachers Love This Version

• Edit-Friendly—Google Docs format lets you shorten scenes or swap in student names for pirates.
• Cast Flexibility—Roles for 10–20 students; double-up parts for smaller classes.
• Vocabulary Support—Glossary sidebars define “galleon,” “bosun,” and more without halting the read-aloud flow.

Performance & Fluency Boosts

1. Choral Pirate Chant—Warm up with rhythm reading of “Yo-ho, yo-ho.”
2. Shadow Puppet Scene—Retell the lagoon escape with paper cut-outs to integrate arts standards.
3. Growth Mindset Tie-In—Discuss how Wendy balances adventure with responsibility.

Download your free script and watch imaginations—and reading rates—take flight.