The Town that Built Fun First
A Drama About Government, Leadership, and Needs vs. Wants
$7.99
What happens when a town chooses fun before fixing an important problem? In The Town That Built Fun First, the citizens of Sunnyville are thrilled when Mayor Merry announces plans for a brand-new amusement park. But while the town celebrates roller coasters and popcorn, one important problem is being ignored — the town’s old bridge is beginning to crack.
Through humor, memorable characters, and an engaging storyline, students explore leadership, budgeting, civic responsibility, and the difference between needs and wants. This cross-curricular drama encourages critical thinking while helping students understand how communities make decisions that affect everyone.
This printable digital download includes:
Full reader’s theater script
C3 social studies standards alignment
Comprehension questions
Key vocabulary definitions
Cross-curricular ELA + civics learning connections
Perfect for classrooms, homeschool lessons, reader’s theater activities, economics units, and elementary social studies instruction.