The Lion King teaching resources

Lessons and activities for primary and secondary students inspired by Disney's The Lion King

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Disney on Stage teaching resources are directly inspired by well known Disney productions, with story themes used as a spark for learning and development. They harness the potential of much-loved Disney stories to open up the world of theatre to young people.

These engaging primary and secondary The Lion King resources explore different topics and themes in an innovative way, and draw upon learners' knowledge and affection for the characters, songs and world of this timeless show. So, why not take a look for some Disney themed inspiration?

Primary

In The Circle of Life - Disney primary lesson, taking inspiration from The Lion King's: The Circle of Life, children discuss circles and cycles that they can see in the world, e.g. the lifecycle of a plant, day and night, the seasons, and consider the impact of when something breaks the circle. This engaging activity shows children that we are all part of a Circle of Life, encouraging pupils to think about how we can protect our circle and make our world a better place. So, why not give it a try with your class, and use a little Disney magic to spark discussion and build environmental awareness?

The Circle of Life - Disney primary lesson resource
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The Circle of Life - Disney primary lesson resource

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Learning objectives Understand the concept of a life cycle Introduce the importance of recycling In this lesson, taking inspiration from The Lion King's: The Circle of Life, children discuss circles and cycles that they can see in the world, e.g. the lifecycle of a plant, day and night, th...

Secondary

A lesson for secondary students, taking inspiration from Disney's The Lion King, to introduce the concept of anthropomorphism and explore how writers develop animal characters and bring them to life. Students discuss how species of animals are usually given specific human qualities, and complete an activity sheet to aid discussion on particular qualities associated with different animals. It is a great starting point for exploring and discussing characterisation, narrative devices and figurative language in literature, as well as understanding the importance of anthropomorphism in the theatre.