Future Minds: Neurodiversity lesson for ages 8–11
A ready-to-use video lesson to help your pupils understand and celebrate how our brains work differently. No preparation or expertise required.
What you get
- 5 short videos (2–4 minutes each) explaining fairness, brain differences, neurodiversity, and how we learn
- Bonus video featuring Ellie Middleton, a neurodivergent content creator sharing her personal story
- One-page teacher guide with discussion prompts for each video
- Pupil worksheets to extend learning after the lesson
All videos are captioned and designed for whole-class viewing.
No preparation needed
You do not need prior knowledge of neurodiversity. The videos do the teaching. You facilitate the conversation.
- Read the one-page guide in five minutes
- Use as a single lesson or split across assemblies
- Suitable for any primary classroom with ages 8–11
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Developed in collaboration with Brighton & Hove City Council, local parent carer councils, and neurodivergent advocates.
I LOVED the videos. So perfectly pitched, so many great talking points. Exactly what we needed.
Assistant Head, Bure Valley School, UK
The content is super great and SO valuable!
Teacher, Germany
