Songkran (Thailand Water Fight Festival) Holiday Readers Theater Script

This engaging Readers Theater script for Grades 3–5 brings Songkran, Thailand’s New Year water festival from April 13–15, to life, immersing students in its cultural and historical significance. Through a 2025 classroom and flashbacks to the 1200s and 1800s, students explore splashing water to cleanse bad luck, pouring water on elders for respect, and making merit at temples, rooted in Thai Buddhist traditions. From building sand pagodas to street water fights, students discover Songkran’s focus on renewal and community, fostering social studies connections to Thai culture. Perfect for social studies teachers seeking multicultural resources, this activity aligns with CCSS standards, promoting fluency, kindness, and collaborative learning.

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(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, ~1700 words, 8 pages, 11 characters)
• Teacher guide with script summary, answer keys, and standards alignment (Google Doc, 6 pages)
• Student worksheet (Google Slides) featuring vocabulary, comprehension, water bucket volume math, tradition comparison questions, and reflection prompts

Skills Addressed

• Reading fluency and expressive storytelling
• Understanding the cultural and historical significance of Songkran
• Analyzing characters’ roles in celebrating Songkran traditions
• Building vocabulary tied to Thai culture and festivals
• Encouraging cross-cultural awareness and community spirit

The Worksheet Includes

• Short-Answer: Identify key details and themes from Songkran’s history and traditions
• Water Bucket Volume Math: Solve problems using water quantities (e.g., 1 gallon × 5 refills)
• Tradition Comparison Questions: Compare Songkran to another holiday (e.g., New Year’s) in written responses
• Reflection Prompts: Connect Songkran’s values to personal experiences and merit-making
• Vocabulary: Clearly defined terms (e.g., merit, pagoda) supported by script quotes
• Themes: Deep exploration of renewal, respect, and joy

Script Summary
This script celebrates Songkran, Thailand’s New Year water festival from April 13–15, explored through a modern classroom and historical moments for Grades 3–5. Students learn about splashing water to cleanse bad luck, pouring water on elders for respect, and making merit at temples, rooted in Thai Buddhist traditions. The story begins in a 2025 classroom where a teacher and student discuss Songkran’s purpose. It flashes back to the 1200s with gentle water blessings and the 1800s when water fights emerged, then explores modern traditions like building sand pagodas and street splashing. The script ends with a lively Songkran party, emphasizing renewal, respect, and joy, inspiring students to embrace kindness and community.

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