Ready for take-off? This vibrant, ready-to-teach PowerPoint launches your students into the fascinating world of the brain—through the eyes of a pilot!
Designed specifically for primary school learners, this engaging resource uses a powerful airport analogy to demystify the brain’s key players in behaviour and self-regulation. With age-appropriate visuals and clear, student-friendly language, this presentation makes complex neuroscience not only accessible—but unforgettable.
What’s Inside:
This PowerPoint introduces students to a simple, age-appropriate analogy that identifies the following parts of the brain:
- Amygdala – The Radar
- Prefrontal Cortex – The Traffic Controller
- Hippocampus – The Traffic Controller’s Book
- Hypothalamus – The Fuel Tank
- Brain Stem – The Runway Crew
Then, students are introduced to a simple, empowering 4-step self-regulation strategy:
Pause → Breathe → Think → Act
Why Teachers Love It:
- Huge Time Saver: No prep — just open and teach!
- Visually Rich: Custom-designed slides with clear, relatable illustrations.
- Built for Primary Learners: Language and visuals tailored for young minds.
- Builds Vocabulary: Introduces and reinforces key neuroscience terms.
- SEL-Driven: Supports emotional literacy, self-awareness and behaviour regulation.
Whether you’re launching a wellbeing unit, introducing brain science, or building a culture of self-awareness in your classroom, this PowerPoint is your perfect co-pilot.
Pair it with the full “Become a Brain Pilot” resource pack for a complete, cohesive journey into brain-based learning and emotional intelligence.
🛫 Empower your students to take the controls — because every learner deserves to be the pilot of their own brain.
