School Lesson Plans

Explaining living with a rare disease to young children.

Do you know a young child or a family who is dealing with acceptance and making friends at school?

Are you a primary school teacher and a student in your class has a rare disease?

Are you a parent or adult who believes in sharing the values of empathy and inclusion with children and teenagers?

We encourage you to incorporate or encourage your school to incorporate a lesson plan on explaining living with a rare disease to young children.

Download the free lesson plans provided below, adapt them as needed and get your lesson started!

For children aged 5-6

A Friendship Story – Lesson Plan: Living with a rare disease story and fun activity.

To use alongside the lesson plan, please download a copy of the book, A Friendship Story, here. 

For Children aged 7-8

Merline, The Little Feline – Lesson Plan: Making your community stronger and activity.

To use alongside the lesson plan, please download a copy of the book, Merlin, the Little Feline, here.