# Elementary School

**Published:** February 18, 2026 | **Updated:** April 19, 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

- [Pride Journals](https://2026.lionkingexperience.com/app/uploads/2026/02/ALL-KIDS-PrideJournals_03.30.26.pdf)

- [Assessment](https://2026.lionkingexperience.com/app/uploads/2026/02/Elementary-School-Assessment.pdf)

- [Pride Leader Tracking Sheet](https://2026.lionkingexperience.com/app/uploads/2026/02/Elementary-School-Pride-Leader-Tracking.pdf)

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

- [Glossary](https://2026.lionkingexperience.com/app/uploads/2026/02/Elementary-School-Glossary.pdf)

## Sessions

### [Session 1: Introduction](https://2026.lionkingexperience.com/curriculum/elementary-school/introduction/)

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

### [Session 2: Pride](https://2026.lionkingexperience.com/curriculum/elementary-school/pride/)

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

### [Session 3: Plot](https://2026.lionkingexperience.com/curriculum/elementary-school/plot/)

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

### [Session 4: Character](https://2026.lionkingexperience.com/curriculum/elementary-school/character/)

Discover the actor’s tools of body, voice, and imagination, experiment with character development, and make strong character choices.

### [Session 5: Space](https://2026.lionkingexperience.com/curriculum/elementary-school/space/)

Learn the parts of the stage, explore the process of blocking, and create blocking for a moment in The Lion King KIDS.

### [Session 6: Language](https://2026.lionkingexperience.com/curriculum/elementary-school/language/)

Explore the playwright’s process, understand character voice, and write original scenes.

### [Session 7: Music](https://2026.lionkingexperience.com/curriculum/elementary-school/music/)

Meet the music director for The Lion King, understand the function of music in musical theater, and brainstorm an original song.

### [Session 8: Movement](https://2026.lionkingexperience.com/curriculum/elementary-school/movement/)

Meet the choreographer of The Lion King, understand the function of dance in musical theater, and create original choreography.

### [Session 9: Vision](https://2026.lionkingexperience.com/curriculum/elementary-school/vision/)

Meet the director of The Lion King, explore the concept of a director’s vision, and create a directorial vision for a scene in The Lion King KIDS.

### [Session 10: Spectacle](https://2026.lionkingexperience.com/curriculum/elementary-school/spectacle/)

Explore the designers’ process, learn how a director and designer work together, and create an original mask design.

### [Session 11: Reflection](https://2026.lionkingexperience.com/curriculum/elementary-school/reflection/)

Reflect on the various sessions and accomplishments of The Lion King Experience, and put everything together for a final performance.

### [Session 12: Complete](https://2026.lionkingexperience.com/curriculum/elementary-school/complete/)

CONGRATULATIONS!
You’ve completed The Lion King Experience!