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 what time students need to go to bed for them 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: K-2
Time: 20 Minutes
Examine sleep habits with kids to explore how energy levels are connected to sleep.
Start LessonKids will learn about the importance of bedtime routines and they will reflect on their current routines.
Start LessonTeach kids to think about how much sleep they get each night. Kids will learn how much sleep they need.
Start LessonKids will learn what a sleep zone is and how to create one. Sleep zones can help kids recharge each night.
Start LessonKids will revisit what they have learned about sleep habits, bedtime routines, and sleep zones.
Start LessonEncourage kids to stop and think about their mood and energy levels. This leads to healthier decision making.
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