Saint Nicholas Day Holiday Readers Theater Script for Grades 3 to 5

This engaging Readers Theater script for Grades 3–5 brings Saint Nicholas Day, a European holiday on December 6, to life, immersing students in its joyful and generous traditions! Through a present-day classroom and flashbacks to the 300s CE and 1200s, kids explore leaving shoes for Sinterklaas’ treats in the Netherlands, singing songs, and sharing kindness, rooted in Saint Nicholas’ legacy as a 4th-century bishop. From Dutch parades to German boots, students discover the holiday’s connection to Santa Claus and its focus on giving, fostering social studies connections to European Christian culture. Perfect for social studies teachers looking for multicultural resources, this activity aligns with CCSS standards, boosting fluency, cultural awareness, and kindness.

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What’s Included

• 12-scene script (Google Doc, ~1700 words, 9 pages, 13 characters)
• Teacher guide with script summary, answer keys, and standards alignment (Google Doc, 6 pages)
• Student worksheet (Google Slides) featuring vocabulary, comprehension, gift sack math, tradition comparison questions, and reflection prompts

Skills Addressed

• Reading fluency and expressive storytelling
• Understanding the cultural and historical significance of Saint Nicholas Day
• Analyzing characters’ roles in celebrating Saint Nicholas traditions
• Building vocabulary tied to European Christian practices and generosity
• Encouraging cross-cultural awareness and kind actions

The Worksheet Includes

• Short-Answer: Identify key details and themes from Saint Nicholas Day’s history and traditions
• Gift Sack Math: Solve problems using gift quantities (e.g., 3 + 2 families’ candies)
• Tradition Comparison Questions: Compare Saint Nicholas Day to another holiday (e.g., Christmas) in written responses
• Reflection Prompts: Connect Saint Nicholas’ kindness to personal acts of giving
• Vocabulary: Clearly defined terms (e.g., Sinterklaas, legacy) supported by script quotes
• Themes: Deep exploration of generosity, community, and legacy

Script Summary
This script celebrates Saint Nicholas Day, a European holiday on December 6 honoring a generous saint who brings gifts to children, explored through a present-day classroom and historical moments for Grades 3–5. Students learn about leaving shoes for Sinterklaas’ treats in the Netherlands, singing songs, and sharing kindness, rooted in Saint Nicholas’ 4th-century acts. The story begins in a present-day classroom where a teacher and student discuss the holiday’s joy. It flashes back to the 300s CE for Nicholas’ giving and the 1200s for his legend’s growth, then highlights modern traditions like parades and charity. The script ends with a festive Saint Nicholas party, inspiring students to embrace generosity and community spirit.

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