'How does sleep help my Body and Mind?' KS2 Sorting Activity (Sleep Resources)
This sorting activity encourages children to consider how sleep affects both our mental and physical health.
Cut out the facts below and stick them in the correct boxes. You need to decide if the sleep fact helps our mind (our brain and mental health) or if it helps our body and its functions.
Suitable for 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
England PSHE Statutory Curriculum Strands:
- 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.
Scottish Health and Wellbeing Curriculum Outcome(s):
- 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.
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