Lil Kids DND

Hi! I work with neurodivergent kids and have been introducing a client and his brother to DnD. They are between 8-11. Younger brother doesn’t quite get the specifics of the game but he’s very creative. Older brother is capable of learning rules and stats etc. so I love the way both of them are playing I just don’t think they’re working together well because of the difference in where they are developmentally.

Anyway this inspired me to host a kids dnd night at a local library. I’d like having a friend and more established DM run an actual one shot for the older kids that can follow along and understand the info they’re taking in. But how do we feel about also have a lil guys table where we’re less specific on the stats and info and more so promoting the theater of mind and creative aspect. For my adhd 8 year olds ya know. I don’t want it to be counterproductive… like teaching them two different games. But I want the young kids to experience it too and it’s just not working out hah.

Is this a good idea or a no no

TLDR: is it a good idea to run a session for kids 8 and under where they can be as loose as they want with no stats so that they can practice theater of the mind and get the confidence to play as they get older?

EDIT: love the ideas here, think I’m going to change how we do the lil kids group and see what kind of adventure we can do with the older kids. Thanks!