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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, the seasons, and consider the impact of when something breaks the circle. This 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.

Learning objectives • Understand anthropomorphism and its importance in literature and theatre • Understand an author’s craft (character, setting, mood) and describe in terms of anthropomorphism how animals are often represented by particular human qualities A lesson for KS3 and KS4 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 the human qualities associated with different animals. The lesson can be 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.

The ‘Getting Ready to Roar’ documentary is a unique and inspiring insight into what it takes to bring Disney’s The Lion King to an audience of over two thousand people eight times a week! The specially commissioned 30 minute film gives students the chance to meet the talented, dedicated and inspirational team behind the scenes at London’s Lyceum Theatre. The accompanying lesson activities then help students develop an understanding of the employability skills that The Lion King team uses, and how these relate to their own experience and skill sets. Learning objectives For students to learn about the range of opportunities available to them for career progression, including in education, training and employment To further develop study and employability skills (including time management, self-organisation and presentation, project planning, team-working) It comprises: KS4 discussion questions for students Student task sheet An employability skills checklist Practical job application activity Handy glossary of theatrical terms You can view the documentary, which is 28 minutes here: Backstage Careers Documentary

The ‘Getting Ready to Roar’ documentary is a unique and inspiring insight into what it takes to bring Disney’s The Lion King to an audience of over two thousand people eight times a week! The specially commissioned 30 minute film gives students the chance to meet the talented, dedicated and inspirational team behind the scenes at London’s Lyceum Theatre. This accompanying classroom resource aims to help your students develop an understanding of the employability skills the team uses, and how these relate to their own experience and skill sets. Learning objectives: Students will learn about careers in theatre, including the production company which is formed of highly skilled professionals who have a great deal of creative, technical and management expertise. Learn about different employability skills and how different jobs require particular combinations of these skills but some skills appear in nearly all jobs. It comprises: Teacher’s introduction KS3 Pupils’ Discussion Questions Student Task Sheet Employability Skills Checklist Final Challenge Curriculum linking guidance A glossary of theatrical terms You can view the documentary, which is 28 minutes here: Backstage Careers Documentary

This resource is part of something exciting! Mark your diaries and get ready for the Tes Live Lesson with Disney on Stage streaming on Thursday 26 June at 2pm BST! Register to take part in the free live lesson here. Download these accompanying resources to support the live lesson. The accompanying lesson plan for the Disney on Stage Live Lesson. This resource provides an overview of the ‘He Lives in You’ Live Lesson including: Details on the subject, duration, curriculum links, success criteria, learning objectives and space and equipment that will be needed Suggestions for optional pre-teaching and preparation activities, for example, a lion headdress colouring in activity and dance moves posters for visual prompts The lesson introduction, warm up, main activity, cool down Ideas for supporting students Assessment for the lesson Reflection and further learning opportunities

This resource is part of something exciting! Mark your diaries and get ready for the Tes Live Lesson with Disney on Stage streaming on Thursday 26 June at 2pm BST! Register to take part in the free live lesson here. Download these accompanying resources to support the live lesson. A series of lion headdresses for your primary pupils to colour in and wear for their performance of ‘He Lives in You’ as part of the Disney on Stage Live Lesson. With three different designs, your pupils can prepare for their participation in the Live Lesson by completing their favourite lion headdress and showing off their artistic talents.

This resource is part of something exciting! Mark your diaries and get ready for the Tes Live Lesson with Disney on Stage streaming on Thursday 26 June at 2pm BST! Register to take part in the free live lesson here. Download these accompanying resources to support the live lesson. A poster and PowerPoint of the ‘He Lives in You’ lyrics learned in the Disney on Stage Live Lesson. These can be used for pupils to learn the lyrics before the Live Lesson to enable the children to focus on learning the dance moves.

This resource is part of something exciting! Mark your diaries and get ready for the Tes Live Lesson with Disney on Stage streaming on Thursday 26 June at 2pm BST! Register to take part in the free live lesson here. Download these accompanying resources to support the live lesson. A set of dance moves posters for the Disney on Stage Live Lesson. This resource provides a visual representation of the dance moves taught within the ‘He Lives in You’ Live Lesson that can be used as prompts and reminders during the lesson.