My Bedtime Routine: A Sleep-Hygiene Comic Strip (Sleep Resources)

The Bedtime Routine comic strip encourages children to either design their dream bedtime routine or note down their actual bedtime routine.

This resource has been designed to promote the importance of having routines to ensure good quality sleep.

Suitable for EYFS, KS1, and KS2.

How could this resource be used?

To support understanding of how sleep impacts on our body and mind.
To promote healthy sleep hygiene routines and daily practice.
To understand the benefits of sleep and how it affects our mood not just our physical health.

Relevant Curriculum Links

KS1: H4. about why sleep is important and different ways to rest and relax.
KS1: H17. about things that help people feel good (e.g. playing outside, doing things they enjoy, spending time with family, getting enough sleep).
KS2: H16. about strategies and behaviours that support mental health — including how good quality sleep, physical exercise/time outdoors, being involved in community groups, doing things for others, clubs, and activities, hobbies and spending time with family and friends can support mental health and wellbeing.
KS2: H8. about how sleep contributes to a healthy lifestyle; routines that support good quality sleep; the effects of lack of sleep on the body, feelings, behaviour and ability to learn.

I am aware of the role physical activity plays in keeping me healthy and know that I also need to sleep and rest, to look after my body. HWB 1-27a.
I can explain why I need to be active on a daily basis to maintain good health and try to achieve a good balance of sleep, rest and physical activity. HWB 2-27a / HWB 3-27a.