'Swap It and Sleep': KS2 Healthy Swaps before Bedtime Activity (Sleep Resources)

A KS2 activity to help children to consider healthy swaps they can make before bedtime to improve their sleep habits and quality.

Getting enough sleep helps to make us feel better both physically and mentally.

Sleep is important for helping our brain to remember things and learn new stuff.

Good quality sleep can support if you are feeling worried or down but sometimes sleeping is tricky!

It might be difficult for you to go to sleep, but can you come up with some simple swaps to help you feel better!

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

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.