Good sleep routines
I can explain how to maximise my chances of getting a good night's sleep.
Good sleep routines
I can explain how to maximise my chances of getting a good night's sleep.
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Lesson details
Key learning points
- Regular sleep and wake times promote good sleep.
- We should avoid screens in the hour before sleep.
- Creating relaxing routines before bed tells your brain it's time to sleep.
- Getting outside in daylight and doing exercise promotes good sleep.
- A healthy diet promotes good sleep.
Keywords
Insomnia - a sleep disorder where someone regularly has problems falling asleep, or staying asleep
Circadian rhythm - our internal cycle that makes us feel sleepy at night and wakes us in the morning
Melatonin - a hormone that is important for sleep
Routine - a set of actions or tasks you do regularly
Common misconception
Exercise is more important than diet for good sleep.
A balanced diet and regular exercise can both help someone to have good quality sleep.
To help you plan your year 9 rshe (pshe) lesson on: Good sleep routines, download all teaching resources for free and adapt to suit your pupils' needs...
To help you plan your year 9 rshe (pshe) lesson on: Good sleep routines, 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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Starter quiz
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Exit quiz
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a sleep disorder where someone struggles to fall, or stay, asleep
our internal cycle that makes us feel sleepy at night
a hormone that is important for sleep
a set of actions or tasks you do regularly