Year 8

Strategies for a good quality sleep

In this lesson, we will learn about effective strategies to enhance our sleep quality.

Year 8

Strategies for a good quality sleep

In this lesson, we will learn about effective strategies to enhance our sleep quality.

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Lesson details

Key learning points

  1. Breathing techniques
  2. Avoiding caffeine
  3. Effective routines

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5 Questions

Q1.
How many hours of sleep should a 6-12 year old aim for?
10-13 hours.
6-9 hours.
8-10 hours.
Correct answer: 9-12 hours.
Q2.
Having a good quality sleep can result in waking up feeling fresh and energised
False.
Correct answer: True.
Q3.
Where can I go for support regarding poor sleep?
Correct answer: All of the above.
NHS website.
Parent / carer.
School nurse.
Q4.
Which of the following is not a benefit of sleep?
Improved concentration.
Increased energy.
Correct answer: Increased hunger.
Maintain a healthy weight.
Q5.
Waking up numerous times in the night is a sign of good quality sleep
Correct answer: False.
True.

5 Questions

Q1.
Caffeine is...
A comfortable pillow.
Correct answer: A nervous system stimulant.
A sleep enhancer.
A type of eye mask.
Q2.
4-7-8 relates to:
Correct answer: A breathing strategy to help with sleep.
How many hours you should spend asleep.
The number of times you should sleep each year.
Q3.
How many hours before bed should we avoid caffeine?
1
2
4
Correct answer: 6
Q4.
You should avoid eating large meals before going to sleep.
False.
Correct answer: True.
Q5.
Reading before bed can worsen our sleep
Correct answer: False.
True.