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- Year 1
Sleep is important
I can explain why sleep is important and how it helps keep me healthy.
- Year 1
Sleep is important
I can explain why sleep is important and how it helps keep me healthy.
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Lesson details
Key learning points
- Sleep helps our body repair and grow.
- Good sleep makes us feel happy and ready to learn.
- A bedtime routine can help us sleep better.
- Lack of sleep can make us feel tired and grumpy.
Keywords
Sleep - a natural state of rest for the body and mind that helps us stay healthy and happy
Health - how well your body and mind feel
Routine - doing things regularly at a particular time of the day
Bedtime - the time when we go to bed to sleep
Common misconception
I can catch up on sleep later.
Children might believe that they can make up for lost sleep on weekends or holidays. Explain that regular, consistent sleep is important for daily health and wellbeing.
To help you plan your year 1 RSHE (PSHE) lesson on: Sleep is important, download all teaching resources for free and adapt to suit your pupils' needs...
To help you plan your year 1 RSHE (PSHE) lesson on: Sleep is important, download all teaching resources for free and adapt to suit your pupils' needs.
The starter quiz will activate and check your pupils' prior knowledge, with versions available both with and without answers in PDF format.
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Prior knowledge starter quiz
4 Questions
Q1.Match the word to the correct definition:
how well your body and mind feel
doing things regularly at a particular time of the day
the strength needed to do things, like playing or learning
Q2.How can exercising make us feel?
Q3.How can we include exercise in our daily routine?
Q4.Exercise and sleep are important for our...
Assessment exit quiz
6 Questions
Q1.Match the words to the correct definition.
a natural state of rest for the body and mind
the time when we go to bed to sleep
to relax or sleep to allow your body and mind to take a break