Goldilocks and the Three Bears Readers Theater Script for Grades 3 to 5

Goldilocks and the Three Bears Readers Theater Script invites grades 3–5 to solve a porridge mystery, break a tiny chair, and learn respect—all while building reading fluency.

Script Summary

• Scene 1 – The Cozy Cottage: Bears cook porridge and head out.
• Scene 2 – Goldilocks Investigates: Curious detective slips inside.
• Scene 3 – The Porridge Puzzle: Baby Bear’s bowl is “just right.”
• Scene 4 – The Chair Challenge: Crack! A tiny chair breaks.
• Scene 5 – The Bed Blunder: Goldilocks naps in Baby Bear’s bed.
• Scene 6 – The Bears Return: Porridge gone, chair smashed!
• Scene 7 – Bedroom Shock: Bears find a snoring visitor.
• Scene 8 – Goldilocks Explains: Apologies and a promise to help.
• Scene 9 – The Bakery Fix: Goldilocks bakes porridge scones, repairs chair.
• Scene 10 – A Forest Feast: Everyone shares treats—and new respect.

(a single PDF with links to Google Docs/Slides, if print format is preferred you can download from your Google Drive to word/pdf/ppt/etc)

What’s Included

• 10-scene script (Google Doc & PDF, ~1 450 words, 18 lively roles)
• Teacher guide with CCSS alignment, rubric & answer keys (10 pages)
• Student worksheet set (25 Google Slides) – vocab, questions, SEL prompts
• Casting breakdowns plus self-grading exit quiz (Google Forms)

Skills Addressed

• Reading fluency, expression, and comprehension
• Theme exploration – curiosity, respect, responsibility
• Collaborative performance & SEL discussion
• Vocabulary growth with context clues

How to Use

• Match roles to reading levels—Narrators for strong readers, Mouse for beginners.
• Practice in groups; assess with the built-in fluency rubric.
• Discuss courage and responsibility after the performance using worksheet prompts.
• Finish with the self-grading quiz for quick comprehension data.

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