Elementary School

Published: February 18, 2026 | Updated: March 13, 2026

Overview

This easy-to-use program has been developed to give you all the tools you need to introduce theater in the classroom free of charge. The rigorous 11-session curriculum for 3rd-6th grade students is an immersive, project-based exploration of theater-making.

Resources

- Assessment (https://lionkingexperience.tr2ck.net/app/uploads/2026/02/Elementary-School-Assessment.pdf)

- Pride Leader Tracking Sheet (https://lionkingexperience.tr2ck.net/app/uploads/2026/02/Elementary-School-Pride-Leader-Tracking.pdf)

- Core Arts Standards (https://lionkingexperience.tr2ck.net/app/uploads/2026/02/Elementary-School-Skills-and-Standards.pdf)

- Glossary (https://lionkingexperience.tr2ck.net/app/uploads/2026/02/Elementary-School-Glossary.pdf)

- Pride Journal (https://lionkingexperience.tr2ck.net/app/uploads/2026/02/Elementary-School-Pride-Journal.pdf)

Sessions

Session 1: Introduction (https://lionkingexperience.tr2ck.net/curriculum/elementary-school/introduction/)

Discover the fundamentals of musical theater and learn about jobs in the theater.

Session 2: Pride (https://lionkingexperience.tr2ck.net/curriculum/elementary-school/pride/)

Explore the theatrical style of The Lion King and prepare students to participate in The Lion King Experience.

Session 3: Story (https://lionkingexperience.tr2ck.net/curriculum/elementary-school/story/)

Discover fundamentals of musical theater, learn about jobs in the theater, explore the characters and story of The Lion King, and perform scenes.

Session 4: Plot (https://lionkingexperience.tr2ck.net/curriculum/elementary-school/plot/)

Discover the plot of The Lion King, learn about conflict and resolution, and create tableaus from the story.