Gingerbread Man Play Free Download – Decodable Readers Theater for Early Readers (CVC Words)

This Gingerbread Man Play Free Download is a fully decodable CVC readers theater experience designed to support Science of Reading–aligned routines. The play, titled Run, Man, Run, uses simple CVC sentence structures and accessible vocabulary so early readers can build confidence, fluency, expression, and comprehension while performing.

According to the pages in your file, the play includes:

• A decodable partner script featuring CVC words like man, pan, nab, run, dog, fox, pig

• Character cards and character crowns for students to wear

• An all-in-one comprehension and fluency sheet

• A black-and-white edition for easy printing

Students act out the parts (Dan, Nan, Man, Pig, Dog, Fox), decode each line, and build expressive reading skills. Each script encourages repeated practice, role-play, and movement — perfect for small groups, whole-group modeling, or literacy centers.

Ideas for use:
• Add to your gingerbread-themed week or December literacy block
• Use in small-group reading to build decoding confidence
• Assign roles and practice for fluency during whole-group lessons
• Pair with the all-in-one sheet for comprehension checks
• Use character cards to support engagement and easy part identification

What’s Included:
• Gingerbread man decodable readers theater script (CVC words)
• Character cards and crowns
• Full-color and black-and-white options
• Comprehension, fluency, and expression practice sheet
• Sequence-of-events page
• Perfect for beginning readers and Science of Reading classrooms