Waiting in the Wings K-1 Read-Aloud Companion | Literary, Writing & Vocabulary

Bring the magic of theater, friendship, and storytelling into your classroom with this comprehensive Waiting in the Wings read-aloud companion! Designed specifically for Kindergarten and First Grade learners, this no-prep resource helps students build comprehension, vocabulary, sequencing, writing, and critical thinking skills while enjoying the heartwarming story by Julie Andrews and Emma Walton Hamilton.

Perfect for whole-group read-alouds, literacy centers, guided reading extensions, morning work, substitute plans, and independent practice!

What's Included?

⭐ Before, During, & After Reading Activities

⭐ Prediction & Cover Analysis Pages

⭐ Story Retelling Activities

⭐ Beginning-Middle-End Graphic Organizers

⭐ Story Elements Practice

⭐ Main Idea & Theme Activities

⭐ Problem & Solution Organizers

⭐ Story Maps

⭐ The 5 W's Comprehension Activities

⭐ Plot Mountain

⭐ Sequencing & Timeline Activities

⭐ Reading Response Writing Pages

⭐ Opinion Writing

⭐ Letter Writing Activity

⭐ Vocabulary Development Unit

⭐ Vocabulary Practice Worksheets

⭐ Syllable Counting Activities

⭐ Vowel & Consonant Practice

⭐ Word Building Activities

⭐ Vocabulary Cards

⭐ Draw-It Vocabulary Pages

⭐ Theater Vocabulary Mini-Lesson

⭐ Duck Life Cycle Activities

⭐ Music & Movement Activities

⭐ Theater Games & Drama Extensions

⭐ Cross-Curricular Enrichment Activities

Skills Covered

✔ Reading Comprehension

✔ Sequencing

✔ Story Structure

✔ Main Idea & Theme

✔ Problem & Solution

✔ Vocabulary Development

✔ Phonics & Word Work

✔ Writing Skills

✔ Critical Thinking

✔ Oral Language Development

✔ Fine Motor Practice

✔ Drama & Performing Arts Connections

✔ Science Integration

Perfect For:

• Kindergarten Classrooms
• First Grade Classrooms
• Read-Aloud Extensions
• Literacy Centers
• Small Groups
• Independent Work
• Early Finishers
• Homeschool Learning
• Sub Plans

Make your read-aloud experience meaningful, engaging, and memorable with this ready-to-use companion that combines literacy, vocabulary, science, and theater connections into one resource!

Please Note: This resource is designed to be used as a companion to the book Waiting in the Wings. The book is not included. A purchasing link is provided within. 

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