360° Theatre Resource Center for Schools
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Welcome to Childsplay’s 360° Theatre resource center for schools! Here you will find discussion questions, standards-based activities, and everything else you will need to create a great learning experience for your students.
Lilly’s Purple Plastic Purse | Tomás and the Library Lady | The Sun Serpent | Lyle the Crocodile | Rock the Presidents | With Two Wings | The Color of Stars
Additional Resources: Resources for Families | Resource guides from prior seasons
Need a quick guide? Use this one-page sneak peek: The Color of Stars Sneak Peek
Things to do before the performance
- Read the synopsis of the play, explore background information, and pick up a few theatre etiquette tips: About The Color of Stars and Your Theatre Experience
- Learn about the cast (including photos!): Who’s Who in The Color of Stars
- Discuss the play’s themes: The Color of Stars Pre and Post Show Discussion Questions
Things to do after the performance
- Discuss the play using these prompts: The Color of Stars Pre and Post Show Discussion Questions
- Lead easy 5, 15, or 30 minute activities that meet Arizona State Standards: The Color of Stars Quick Standards Based Activities for the Classroom
- Suggest additional reading and web research: The Color of Stars Booklist and Websites
Need a quick guide? Use this one-page sneak peek Lilly’s Purple Plastic Purse Sneak Peek
Things to do before the performance
- Read the synopsis of the play, explore background information, and pick up a few theatre etiquette tips: About Lilly’s Purple Plastic Purse and Your Theatre Experience
- Learn about the cast (including photos!): Who’s Who in Lilly’s Purple Plastic Purse
- Discuss the play’s themes: Lilly’s Purple Plastic Purse Pre and Post Show Discussion Questions
Things to do after the performance
- Discuss the play using these prompts: Lilly’s Purple Plastic Purse Pre and Post Show Discussion Questions
- Lead easy 5, 15, or 30 minute activities that meet Arizona State Standards: Lilly’s Purple Plastic Purse Quick Standards Based Activities for the Classroom
- Send students home with this activities handout: Lilly’s Purple Plastic Purse Student Pages
- Suggest additional reading and web research: Lilly’s Purple Plastic Purse Booklist and Websites
Need a quick guide? Use this one-page sneak peek: Tomas and the Library Lady Sneak Peek
Things to do before the performance
- Read the synopsis of the play, explore background information, and pick up a few theatre etiquette tips: About Tomás and the Library Lady and Your Theatre Experience
- Learn about the cast (including photos!): Who’s Who in Tomás and the Library Lady
- Discuss the play’s themes: Tomás and the Library Lady Pre and Post Show Discussion Questions
Things to do after the performance
- Discuss the play using these prompts: Tomás and the Library Lady Pre and Post Show Discussion Questions
- Lead easy 5, 15, or 30 minute activities that meet Arizona State Standards: Tomás and the Library Lady Quick Standards Based Activities for the Classroom
- Send students home with this activities handout: Tomás and the Library Lady Student Pages
- Suggest additional reading and web research: Tomás and the Library Lady Booklist and Websites
Need a quick guide? Use this one-page sneak peek: The Sun Serpent Sneak Peek
Things to do before the performance
- Read the synopsis of the play, explore background information, and pick up a few theatre etiquette tips: About The Sun Serpent and Your Theatre Experience
- Learn about the cast (including photos!): Who’s Who in The Sun Serpent
- Discuss the play’s themes: The Sun Serpent Pre and Post Show Discussion Questions
Things to do after the performance
- Discuss the play using these prompts: The Sun Serpent Pre and Post Show Discussion Questions
- Lead easy 5, 15, or 30 minute activities that meet Arizona State Standards: The Sun Serpent Quick Standards Based Activities for the Classroom
- Send students home with this activities handout: The Sun Serpent Student Pages
- Suggest additional reading and web research: The Sun Serpent Booklist and Websites
Need a quick guide? Use this one-page sneak peek: Lyle the Crocodile Sneak Peek
Things to do before the performance
- Read the synopsis of the play, explore background information, and pick up a few theatre etiquette tips: About Lyle the Crocodile and Your Theatre Experience
- Learn about the cast (including photos!): Who’s Who in Lyle the Crocodile
- Discuss the play's themes: Lyle the Crocodile Pre and Post Show Discussion Questions
Things to do after the performance
- Discuss the play using these prompts: Lyle the Crocodile Pre and Post Show Discussion Questions
- Lead easy 5, 15, or 30 minute activities that meet Arizona State Standards: Lyle the Crocodile Quick Standards Based Activities for the Classroom
- Send students home with this activities handout: Lyle the Crocodile Student Pages
- Suggest additional reading and web research: Lyle the Crocodile Booklist and Websites
Need a quick guide? Use this one-page sneak peek: Rock the Presidents Sneak Peek
Things to do before the performance
- Read the synopsis of the play, explore background information, and pick up a few theatre etiquette tips: About Rock the Presidents and Your Theatre Experience
- Learn about the cast (including photos!): Who’s Who in Rock the Presidents
- Discuss the play’s themes: Rock the Presidents Pre and Post Show Discussion Questions
Things to do after the performance
- Discuss the play using these prompts: Rock the Presidents Pre and Post Show Discussion Questions
- Lead easy 5, 15, or 30 minute activities that meet Arizona State Standards: Rock the Presidents Quick Standards Based Activities for the Classroom
- Send students home with this activities handout: Rock the Presidents Student Pages
- Suggest additional reading and web research: Rock the Presidents Booklist and Websites
Need a quick guide? Use this one-page sneak peek: With Two Wings Sneak Peek
Things to do before the performance
- Read the synopsis of the play, explore background information, and explore the play’s themes with your students: About With Two Wings and Your Theatre Experience
- Learn about the cast (including photos!): Who’s Who in With Two Wings
Things to do after the performance
- Discuss the play and The Six Pillars of Character using these prompts: With Two Wing Post Show Discussion Questions and 6 Pillars Connections
- Lead easy 5, 15, or 30 minute activities that meet Arizona State Standards: With Two Wings Quick Standards Based Activities for the Classroom
- Send students home with this activities handout: With Two Wings Student Pages
- Suggest additional reading and web research: With Two Wings Booklist and Websites



