Holidays Around the World | Bundle of Readers Theater Scripts (15) | SAVE 35%

This bundle of 15 Readers Theater scripts is a fantastic way to bring global holidays to life for Grades 3–5! Each script dives into the cultural and historical heart of celebrations like Diwali, Songkran, Vesak, and more, turning students into storytellers who explore traditions through vibrant dialogue, teamwork, and engaging historical flashbacks. Reinforce social studies skills like cultural awareness, historical context, and global connections while boosting reading fluency and comprehension. These scripts blend literacy and social studies for awesome cross-curricular learning.

Perfect for:

• Emergency sub plans that keep kids captivated and learning about world cultures
• Social studies units to explore diverse traditions with built-in discussion prompts
• Small group reading centers for collaborative storytelling and comprehension
• Year-long cultural exploration to spark curiosity about global holidays
• Cross-curricular lessons weaving social studies, reading, and writing

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1. Diwali Lights Readers Theater: Diwali’s all about lighting up homes with oil lamps, sharing sweets, and celebrating good vibes in October or November for Hindus.
2. Hanukkah Heroes Readers Theater: Hanukkah brings eight nights of menorah lighting, dreidel spinning, and tasty latkes to celebrate Jewish history in December.
3. Las Posadas Journey Readers Theater: Las Posadas is a Mexican Christmas tradition with candlelit processions and piñatas, reliving Mary and Joseph’s journey from December 16–24.
4. Lunar New Year Lion Dance Readers Theater: Lunar New Year kicks off with lion dances, red envelopes, and big family feasts in January or February across Asian cultures.
5. Christmas in the Philippines Readers Theater: Christmas in the Philippines is a long, joyful season with glowing parol lanterns and Simbang Gabi masses from September to January.
6. Cinco de Mayo: Cinco de Mayo marks Mexico’s 1862 victory in Puebla with lively parades, music, and cultural pride on May 5.
7. Kwanzaa Kinara Readers Theater: Kwanzaa celebrates African-American heritage with kinara candles and seven principles from December 26 to January 1.
8. Holi Holiday: Holi’s a blast in India, with everyone tossing colored powders and dancing to welcome spring in March.
9. Ramadan & Eid Celebration Readers Theater: Ramadan’s a month of fasting for Muslims, wrapping up with Eid al-Fitr’s feasts and charity, usually in April or May.
10. Three Kings Day Readers Theater: Kids dive into Mexico’s Three Kings Day on January 6, exploring the Wise Men’s gifts and rosca de reyes through a 2025 classroom and cool historical scenes.
11. Carnival in Brazil Readers Theater: Carnival in Brazil’s a wild pre-Lent party with samba, colorful costumes, and street parades in February or March.
12. Tomato Festival (La Tomatina) in Spain Readers Theater: La Tomatina’s a messy, fun tomato-throwing festival in Buñol, Spain, every last Wednesday of August.
13. Water Fight Festival (Songkran) in Thailand Readers Theater: Students splash into Thailand’s Songkran from April 13–15, learning about water fights, elder blessings, and temple traditions via a 2025 classroom and historical moments.
14. Obon Festival in Japan Readers Theater: Kids explore Japan’s Obon around August 13–15, with Bon Odori dances and floating lanterns to honor ancestors, set in a modern classroom and historical flashbacks.
15. Vesak: Buddha’s Birthday Readers Theater: Students celebrate Vesak in May, lighting lotus candles and practicing kindness to honor Buddha’s life, through a 2025 classroom and ancient India scenes.

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