Lesson
Help kids explore how much sleep different animals need and then help them compare that to how much sleep humans need.
The lessons in this unit teach kids that recharge is all about energy—and that your energy is a key influencer of healthy choices. You recharge your energy two ways:
*Following are the minimum and maximum hours of sleep for different age groups as recommended by the American Academy of Pediatrics:
Ask students, “Why do you think people and animals need to sleep? What do the places where animals and people sleep look like?” This will give kids the opportunity to talk about everything they already know about sleep—which is a lot!
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How Much Sleep Do We Need?
Ask students to predict the amount of sleep different animals need to recharge their energy.
What Does Sleep Do For the Body?
Highlight the key points about sleep:
Check for understanding: How many hours of sleep do you need to get a full recharge?
*Following are the minimum and maximum hours of sleep for different age groups as recommended by the American Academy of Pediatrics:
How Can You Get Enough Sleep?
Calculate the time students need to go to bed to get the 9–12 hours of sleep they need. For those students who find falling asleep difficult, practice the “I Can’t Sleep” activity from the slideshow. Encourage students to try the same activity at home when they need help falling asleep.
What time will you go to bed tonight so your body gets the sleep it needs?
Teacher note: Help kids learn about healthy sleep habits by reading books from the Top 10 Children's Books to Encourage Healthy Bedtime Routines.
Grade: 3-5
Time: 20 Minutes
Teach kids to think about making healthy choices and the importance of doing so.
Start LessonEncourage kids to stop and think about their moods and energy levels. This leads to healthier decision-making.
Start LessonTaking time to think about choices is important, we call this a choice-check.
Start LessonTeach kids to think about how their energy and mood affect their food and move choices.
Start LessonMaking healthy choices happens throughout our day. Teach kids to recognize these moments.
Start LessonShow kids how making healthy choices can cause a chain reaction of feeling good and making more healthy choices.
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