Childrens Guide - What is the DGfL?

IN THEATRES DECEMBER 9
Dear Children’s Group Leader,
For over 50 years, C.S. Lewis’ The Chronicles of Narnia book series have been embraced by hundreds of millions of
readers, young and old alike. These classic tales have brought adventure, enchantment and valuable moral lessons to
people from all walks of life.
On December 9, 2005, The Chronicles of Narnia: The Lion, The Witch and The Wardrobe will be released as a major
motion picture by Walt Disney Pictures and Walden Media.
We believe the film will provide schoolteachers, parents, church leaders, youth leaders, and others a wonderful
opportunity to share positive moral values and lessons.
Director Andrew Adamson says: “This is a story about four kids, disempowered by the war in their own world,
World War II, who enter this land where they’re not only empowered, but they’re ultimately the only solution to war
in that land. And it’s only through betrayal and forgiveness and finally, unity as a family, that they can overcome
those odds… We’re taking the story of a family, and exaggerating it to the level of the battle between good and evil.
But at its heart, it’s still a very personal story.”
In this Guide you will find Narnia-themed materials and plans, as well as links to many other resources.
We encourage you to share these FREE resources with other leaders at schools, churches, and family organizations
within your community.
We are thankful to have an opportunity to partner with you in your important work.
Sincerely,
Paul Lauer
Motive Entertainment
The views expressed herein do not represent those of the Walt Disney Company, Walden Media,
The C.S. Lewis Estate, or the filmmakers, but are rather the views of various organizations who
have created these resources specifically for leaders in the faith and family community.
FREE RESOURCES AT: WWW.NARNIARESOURCES.COM
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Sharing The Chronicles of Narnia: The
Lion, The Witch and The Wardrobe with
Families and Children
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Idea 1 – Host a “ Journey into Narnia”
using the Narnia Event Kit
This turnkey family event kit is available at www.
NarniaResources.com/ordermaterials. The kit comes
with a poster, an event guide featuring games, activities
(including reproducible activity sheets), craft and food
ideas; plus Narnia passports and the Narnia Resource
DVD featuring a trailer, exciting behind-the-scenes
material, interviews and more. Also included are five
Leader’s Guides (Adult Leaders, Youth Leaders, Children’s
Leaders, Parents, Teachers), and other activity sheets.
Idea 2 – Narnia Costume Party for Children,
Youth and Adults
Host a Narnia Costume Party where guests are invited
to dress as one of the characters in the movie, human or
beast. This is a great theme for an alternative Halloween
event.
Idea 5 – Joint Event for Children and Adults
Host a Narnia-related (Christmas) event where children are
encouraged to stay with their parents and participate in a
cross generational Narnia-themed gathering. Utilize Narnia
music from the Narnia CDs from EMI. Show the movie
trailer from the Narnia Resource DVD. Present a Narnia
message appropriate for children and adults alike.
Idea 6 – Turkish Delight
See www.NarniaResources.com/recipe for a recipe of
Turkish Delight. Make the candy, share it with children
and adults, and use the opportunity to discuss the themes
surrounding the delicacy, such as addiction, overcoming
temptation, prudence and so on.
Idea 7 – Narnia Character Building Family Activities
1. Play a game of hide-and-seek. Afterward, discuss what it
was like for Lucy to hide in one place and find herself in a
totally different world.
2. Use a stuffed animal as a puppet and create a dialogue to
use with your children utilizing some of the lines from Mr.
Beaver and the children in the book. Then ask:
• “What would it be like if animals could really talk?”
• “What is the relationship between people, animals and
plants?”
See NarniaResource
s.com for characte
rs photos.
See www.NarniaResources.com/parents
for even more family ideas.
Idea 3 – Narnia Read-Alouds for Children
(and some adults!)
Kids love The Chronicles of Narnia books. Schedule
Narnia read-alouds for kids in anticipation of the movie’s
release. Then go see the movie together. (This is also a
great post-release outreach opportunity.)
Idea 4 – Narnia Splash
Build energy in your Narnia family activities by putting
up Narnia banners 2-3 months before the movie is
released. (A selection of different Narnia banners is
available at www.outreachresources.com.) Distribute
reading and activity books, worksheets, Narnia passports,
and other resources to the children.
FREE RESOURCES AT: WWW.NARNIARESOURCES.COM
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Narnia KIDS’ EVENT
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1. Open with an overview of the event.
2. Read the first chapter of The Lion, The
Witch and The Wardrobe to your class.
3. Then tell them you are going to get to
know the children in the story better.
4. Show the behind-the-scenes video on “The
Story” (from the Narnia Resource DVD).
5. Activity: Meet the Children
Materials needed: Children paper doll pages (See www.
NarniaResources.com/downloads to print these out), thin cardboard or
poster board, glue sticks, crayons or markers, scissors.
Have the children color the cutout and then glue them to the poster
board. While letting them dry for a few minutes, the teacher may share
the information about the characters given below with the class. Focus
should be on what each of the children became: Magnificent, Gentle,
Just and Valiant, and how those traits are important.
Children can then cut out and assemble their paper dolls.
Note for teachers: You may read the following info to your children
about each of the children in Narnia:
Peter – He is the oldest of the children. Father Christmas gave him a
sword and shield to use when the time was right. When he first heard
Aslan’s name, he felt brave. Peter became a great warrior and was
called Peter the Magnificent.
Susan – She is next in line after Peter. She received a bow from Father
Christmas and a horn to blow to summon help. When she first heard
Aslan’s name, she felt as if she had heard beautiful music. Susan grew
tall and gracious and was called Susan the Gentle.
Lucy – She is the youngest and the first to go through the wardrobe
into Narnia. Father Christmas presented her with a cordial made from
fire-flowers of the sun and a dagger. Lucy felt like it was the first day of
summer vacation when she first heard Aslan’s name. Lucy was always
happy and much loved. She was called Lucy the Valiant.
Edmund – He is the next youngest to Lucy. His greed for Turkish Delight
put him under the spell of the White Witch. When he first heard Aslan’s
name, he felt mysterious horror. Although he had a rough start in Narnia,
he became great in judgement and was called Edmund the Just.
6. Closing Comment:
See www.NarniaResources.com for more Narnia materials.
FREE RESOURCES AT: WWW.NARNIARESOURCES.COM
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MEET THE CHILDREN
EDMUND
Edmund –
He is the next youngest to Lucy.
His greed for Turkish Delight
put him under the spell of the
White Witch. When he first
heard Aslan’s name, he felt
mysterious horror. Although he
had a rough start in Narnia, he
became great in judgement and
was called Edmund the Just.
FREE RESOURCES AT: WWW.NARNIARESOURCES.COM
LUCY
Lucy –
She is the youngest and the first to
go through the wardrobe into Narnia.
Father Christmas presented her with a
cordial made from fire-flowers of the
sun and a dagger. Lucy felt like it was
the first day of summer vacation when
she first heard Aslan’s name. Lucy was
always happy and much loved. She was
called Lucy the Valiant.
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MEET THE CHILDREN
SUSAN
Susan –
She is next in line after Peter.
She received a bow from Father
Christmas and a horn to blow to
summon help. When she first heard
Aslan’s name, she felt as if she had
heard beautiful music. Susan grew
tall and gracious and was called
Susan the Gentle.
FREE RESOURCES AT: WWW.NARNIARESOURCES.COM
PETER
Peter –
He is the oldest of the children.
Father Christmas gave him a sword
and shield to use when the time
was right. When he first heard
Aslan’s name, he felt brave. Peter
became a great warrior and was
called Peter the Magnificent.
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Narnia Discussion Starters
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Before You See the Film
Here are a few things you may do as a
family before the film comes out so that
you will get the most out of it when you
do see it:
1. Instead of watching TV for a few
nights, read The Lion, The Witch
and The Wardrobe as a family.
2. Learn more about C.S. Lewis by
doing a search on the Internet.
3. Get more info on the movie by
going to the official resources
Website www.NarniaResources.
com, or the movie website www.
narnia.com. There you can
watch videos, learn more about
the cast, the director, movie
production, etc.
After You See the Film
In The Lion, The Witch and The Wardrobe there is a wonderful scene that
describes the feelings of the children when they first hear the name, Aslan.
Edmund felt mysterious horror. Peter felt brave. Susan felt as if she heard
beautiful music. And Lucy felt like it was the first day of summer vacation.
The children’s different feelings revealed their diverse personalities, the
condition of their character, and their response to Aslan. This scene shows
that belief and faith are personal. Get more from this movie by personalizing
it. Share with your family about how it made you feel. Use the questions
below to help explore your thoughts about this movie.
•
When you first met Peter, Susan, Edmund, and Lucy, how did you
feel about each of them? Did your feelings change about them as the
story continued?
•
How did you feel about the Professor?
•
What would you do if you walked into a magical wardrobe? Would
you keep walking or never step foot in there again?
•
In Narnia there was a curse that made it always winter. How would
you feel if it was always winter?
•
What difference would it make to you if there was no Christmas?
•
Why do you think the Professor believed Lucy’s story?
•
Do you think that Mr. Tumnus is good or bad? Why?
•
What did Edmund know about the White Witch deep down inside?
•
The children all experience different feelings when they first hear
Aslan’s name. Edmund felt mysterious horror. Peter felt brave. Susan
felt as if she heard beautiful music. And Lucy felt like it was the
first day of summer vacation. Why do you think they felt different
things? How did you feel when you first heard his name?
•
What is supposed to happen to Edmund according to the deep magic
regarding traitors?
•
Why isn’t Edmund punished for all the bad things he did? Does that
seem fair to you?
•
Do Aslan and the children forgive Edmund? What would you do?
•
How did you feel when Aslan was killed?
To find more questions like these, go to www.NarniaResources.com
FREE RESOURCES AT: WWW.NARNIARESOURCES.COM
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