'All About Sleep': Guide for Grown-Ups to Support with Sleep Hygiene (Sleep Resources)

This A4 poster/handout has been designed for grown-ups, such as Teachers, Professionals, and Parents. It is a guide to support understanding how important sleep is for our mind and body.

Whilst the information is targetted at supporting adults with their sleep, the idea is that this information can be funnelled down to support children with their sleep hygiene. This is an information resource to help boost and support teaching about sleep and its importance.

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.
To support with adult/staff wellbeing and sleep hygiene within school-related contexts or at home.

Relevant Curriculum Links

England PSHE Statutory Curriculum Strands:

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.

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.