Different Belongs – Lesson Plans
There are three lesson plans available. Each lesson plan takes a theme from the assembly poem and explores the underlying issues through a range of activities and discussion to build children’s understanding.
These can be used for:
- PSHE lessons
- Group work
- One-off sessions or longer learning
These lessons can stand alone or be expanded over time.
Lesson Plan 1:
Autism and Masking
Lesson Plan 2:
Masking and Sensory Experiences
Lesson Plan 3:
Emotional and Sensory Regulation
Poem – The Way My Brain Moves
If you would like to download the poem in its entirety, please click below:
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Other resources in the Different Belongs Neurodiversity Toolkit
Three comprehensive lesson plans which can be used for PSHE lessons, group work, one-off sessions or longer learning.
Posters
A range of posters featuring quotes from the “Different Belongs” poem for display around your school.
Neuroinclusive School Accreditation
This accreditation is designed to help schools create real, lasting change for neurodivergent pupils.
COMING SOON
Neurodiversity Champion
What a Neurodiversity Champion is and how the role can work in your school.
COMING SOON.
Different Belongs song
An inclusive song made for all children, can be used in assemblies, music lessons and with the school choir.
COMING SOON
Further resources, information and training are available from:
Add-vance:
https://www.add-vance.org/professionals/training/
Nessie:
https://nessieined.com/professionals
The Hertfordshire SEND Local Offer:
