The importance of sleep and rest
Lesson details
Learning outcome
I can explain the importance of a good night's sleep.
Key learning points
- Sleep is important for our bodies to repair, develop and grow.
- We should aim to have between nine and twelve hours of sleep every night.
- A bedtime routine is important for getting enough good quality sleep.
- We should avoid screens and sugary snacks before going to bed as this can disrupt our sleep.
- We should also rest during the week by relaxing and doing what we enjoy.
Keywords
Sleep - a natural state of rest for the body and mind that helps us stay healthy and happy
Healthy - when something is healthy it means it is good for us, our minds and bodies
Routine - doing things regularly at a particular time of the day
Rest - to relax or sleep to allow your body and mind to take a break and have more energy
Common misconception
Children need less sleep than adults as they are younger.
Children need more sleep than adults because their bodies need to develop and grow. Children are constantly learning and sleep helps them to remember information.
Teacher tip
Remind pupils that creating a healthy bedtime routine is part of gaining responsibility as they get older. You could suggest that pupils complete a 'sleep diary' where they track how much sleep they had and how they feel the next day.
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Prior knowledge starter quiz
6 Questions
Q1.Match the words to the correct definition.
Q2.Which are healthy habits for looking after our teeth?
Q3.Match the habit to whether it is healthy or less healthy for our body.
Q4.A skeleton is a set of that are connected together.
Q5.Which of these statements are true?
Q6.Different food groups contain different . These are important for good health, development and growth.
Assessment exit quiz
6 Questions
Q1.Match the words to the correct definition.
Q2.A means doing things regularly at a particular time of the day.
Q3.Which of these statements are true?
Q4.Which of these are features of a healthy bedtime routine?
Q5.We should avoid screens before bed because they give off which tricks our body into thinking it's daytime.
Q6.If you are finding sleep or rest tricky, or know someone who is, who is it important to speak to?
To help you plan your 4 RSHE (PSHE) lesson on: The importance of sleep and rest, download all teaching resources for free and adapt to suit your pupils' needs...
To help you plan your 4 RSHE (PSHE) lesson on: The importance of sleep and rest, download all teaching resources for free and adapt to suit your pupils' needs.
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