The importance of sleep and rest
I can explain the importance of a good night's sleep.
The importance of sleep and rest
I can explain the importance of a good night's sleep.
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Lesson details
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.
To help you plan your year 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 year 4 rshe (pshe) lesson on: The importance of sleep and rest, 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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Equipment
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Lesson video
Starter quiz
6 Questions
moving our bodies, for example, by playing games, dancing or swimming
eating a range of foods in the right amounts
keeping ourselves clean and healthy
drinking enough water to keep the body healthy
healthy
less healthy
less healthy
healthy
Exit quiz
6 Questions
a state of rest that helps us stay healthy and happy
good for us, our minds and bodies
to allow your body and mind to take a break and have more energy