The Brain Science Behind inner voice vs inner critic

A lesson to support children’s mental health and self-esteem: A PowerPoint to explain, in simple child-friendly terms, neural connections and the importance of creating positive neural connections through self-talk and growth mindset as opposed to the inner critic. There is a simple task at the end.
This lesson was done as a PSHE lesson in a circle for a group of Year 5 and Year 6 students but would be suitable for Year 7-8 and could be adapted for lower KS2