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Neurodiversity

The Tree That Sang to Me – Teaching Notes

Topic: Growing up, Life changes, Mental Health, Neurodiversity, PSHE & Citizenship

Age Range: 7-11

Book Creator: Serena Molloy

A dyslexia-friendly verse story of hope, belonging and finding sanctuary in a difficult world, from the author of Wider than the Sea, Serena Molloy. Perfect for fans of A Kind of Spark.

Themes: Hope | Belonging | Friendship | Family | Finding Sanctuary

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Break The Mould teaching resources and book

Break the Mould – Teaching Notes

Topic: Disability, Growing up, Mental Health, Neurodiversity, Non-Fiction, PSHE & Citizenship

Age Range: 11-14, 7-11

Related Book: Break the Mould

Book Creator: Sinéad Burke, Natalie Byrne

Break the Mould is a heartfelt and inspiring guide to celebrating differences and finding your place in the world, for readers aged 8 and up.

Themes: Celebrating differences | Inclusivity | Empathy | Disability

Listen to an extract from the audiobook

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Brain Power – Poster

Topic: Growing up, Life changes, Neurodiversity, Non-Fiction, PSHE & Citizenship, Science

Age Range: 11-14, 7-11

NHS paediatrician andSunday Timesbestselling author of How to Grow Up and Feel Amazing, Dr Ranj, is here to inspire ALL young readers to love themselves, however their brains work.

Themes: The brain and nervous system | Multiple intelligences | Neurodiversity | Brain training | Learning styles | Mental health

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Brain Power – Teaching Notes

Topic: Growing up, Life changes, Neurodiversity, Non-Fiction, PSHE & Citizenship, Science

Age Range: 11-14, 7-11

Related Book: Brain Power

Book Creator: Dr. Ranj Singh

NHS paediatrician andSunday Timesbestselling author of How to Grow Up and Feel Amazing, Dr Ranj, is here to inspire ALL young readers to love themselves, however their brains work. Watch Dr. Ranj top tips here. Download extra activity sheets and extracts here.

Themes: The brain and nervous system | Multiple intelligences | Neurodiversity | Brain training | Learning styles | Mental health

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Growing Up Autistic and Happy – Teaching Notes

Topic: Disability, Empathy, English, Life changes, Neurodiversity, Non-Fiction, PSHE & Citizenship

Age Range: 11-14, 7-11

A unique guide to growing up perfectly weird and perfectly happy. Dr Camilla Pang who is here to share her scientific survival guide with you – so you can grow up with the courage to be yourself, no matter how different you feel or how tricky you might find it to connect.

Themes: Identity | Self-respect | Neurodiversity | Peer Pressure

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What is Mental Health? Where does it come from? And Other Big Questions – Activity Sheets

Topic: Empathy, English, Life changes, Neurodiversity, Non-Fiction, Race & identity, Science

Age Range: 7-11

Related Book: What is Mental Health? Where does it come from? And Other Big Questions

Book Creator: Lucy Maddox

Exploring and explaining the range of mental health, from wellbeing through to mental health problems, in a non-stigmatising, accessible and accurate way.

Themes: Mental Health | Science | Anxiety | Stress

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Wider Than The Sea – Teaching Notes

Topic: English, Neurodiversity

Age Range: 11-14, 7-11

Related Book: Wider Than The Sea

Book Creator: Serena Molloy

The powerful tale of a girl who feels broken, and the dolphin who makes her whole. A story of friendship, hope and self-discovery, perfect for readers aged 9+, and beautifully illustrated in black and white by George Ermos.

Themes: Neurodiversity | Friendship | Self Belief | The Power of Poetry & Art

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When I See Blue – Teaching Resources

Topic: Empathy, English, Mental Health, Neurodiversity, PSHE & Citizenship

Age Range: 7-11

Related Book: When I See Blue

Book Creator: Lily Bailey

An unforgettable, heartfelt story about life with OCD and the unique power of friendship, from inspiring author and mental health activist, Lily Bailey. Perfect for readers of A Kind of Spark and The Goldfish Boy.

Themes: Mental Health | OCD (Obsessive Compulsive Disorder) | Empathy | Friendship | Family | Overcoming Challenges

also Available: When I Feel Red Resources

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