children's plays

An examination of various aspects of children's theatre including the role of play in a child's development and a discussion of the importance of script, sets, actors, and management.

A collection of eleven plays for children by Hispanic American authors, five presented in English, four in Spanish, and two in both languages.

Robby and his boisterous family spend the Christmas season preparing for Robby's reluctant debut in the school play and his parents' income tax audit.

Contains nine reader's theater scripts about ancient civilizations--which includes the Aztecs, Inca, Maya, Romans, Mesopotamians, and others--that are designed to promote fluency, vocabulary, and comprehension skills in fifth and sixth grade students.

Presents seven thirty-minute plays for primary children on such themes as Christmas, Halloween, and the first day of school.

A collection of contemporary, humorous plays designed to help middle-school students address problems they face throughout the year, including peer pressure, fear of failure, and jealousy. Includes a summary, prop list, costume and presentation ideas, and discussion questions for each play.

Thirty-five one-act plays, most with fifteen or twenty minutes playing time, including fantasies, comedies, and several appropriate for different holidays. Includes production notes.