a natural state of rest for the body and mind that helps us stay healthy and happy

when something is healthy it means it is good for us, our minds and bodies

doing things regularly at a particular time of the day

to relax or sleep to allow your body and mind to take a break and have more energy

The importance of sleep and rest

RSHE (PSHE)

Healthy teeth

Keeping my body healthy

This unit emphasises keeping the body healthy through good oral hygiene, understanding the importance of sleep and rest for health and wellbeing, and maintaining overall physical health through balanced nutrition and self-care. Pupils learn practical strategies for a healthy lifestyle.

Physical health: What makes a balanced lifestyle?

a state of rest that helps us stay healthy and happy

to allow your body and mind to take a break and have more energy

Match the words to the correct definition.

A {{}} means doing things regularly at a particular time of the day.

Children need less sleep than adults as they are younger.

Children should aim to have between nine and twelve hours of sleep every night.

If we rest during the day, we won't be able to sleep well at night.

Sleep is important for our bodies to repair, develop and grow.

eating a banana or other healthy snack before bed

Which of these are features of a healthy bedtime routine?

We should avoid screens before bed because they give off {{}} which tricks our body into thinking it's daytime.

If you are finding sleep or rest tricky, or know someone who is, who is it important to speak to?

moving our bodies, for example, by playing games, dancing or swimming

eating a range of foods in the right amounts

drinking enough water to keep the body healthy

Which are healthy habits for looking after our teeth?

Match the habit to whether it is healthy or less healthy for our body.

A skeleton is a set of {{}} that are connected together.

A healthy week should be fun and can still include things we enjoy.

We only need to rest during the week if we do exercise.

We need a balance of different foods to stay healthy.

Different food groups contain different {{}}. These are important for good health, development and growth.

The importance of sleep and rest

Lesson outcome