This engaging and fully resourced Year 2 history lesson provides a clear and structured introduction to Walt Disney as a significant individual from the past.

Children learn about Walt Disney through a clear and structured storyboard approach, helping them to understand chronology, sequence key events from his life, and recognise why he is an important person from the past.

The lesson is practical, accessible and easy to deliver, with a strong focus on organising events and developing early historical understanding.

What’s included:

• Detailed lesson plan with clear teaching steps and modelling
• Fully animated PowerPoint to support teaching and pupil engagement
• Model storyboard example for whole-class demonstration
• Three differentiated storyboard templates (support, core and challenge)
• Vocabulary word bank to support historical language
• Walt Disney timeline (completed version for modelling and blank version for independent use)

This lesson supports children to:

• Understand who Walt Disney was and why he is significant
• Sequence key events from his life in chronological order
• Use key vocabulary such as past, present, timeline and animation
• Recognise how his work has influenced the world today

Perfect for:

• KS1 / Year 2 history lessons
• Significant people units
• Teaching chronology and sequencing
• Teachers looking for a low-prep, high-quality lesson
• Everything you need for a clear, engaging lesson that combines history, storytelling and creativity.