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Sleep and Well-being: A Positive Approach

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Lesson Plan

Sleep and Well-being: A Positive Approach

Combine sleep with positive psychology

This lesson explores the intersection of sleep, positive psychology, and well-being. Students will engage in discussions, activities, and watch a video to understand how sleep impacts mental health and happiness. This lesson is important as it equips students with knowledge and strategies to enhance their well-being through better sleep and positive thinking.

Audience

12th grade

Time

70 min

Approach

Experiential Learning, Collaborative Learning, Active Learning, Blended Learning

Materials

Discussion Questions, Activity Instructions, Video: How to Increase Your Happiness, and Exit Ticket

Step 1

Introduction

10 mins

  • Begin with a brief overview of the lesson's objectives: understanding the connection between sleep, positive psychology, and well-being.
  • Ask students to share their thoughts on how sleep affects their mood and daily performance.

Step 2

Discussion

15 mins

  • Use the provided discussion questions to facilitate a conversation about the importance of sleep and its impact on mental health.
  • Encourage students to share personal experiences and insights.

Step 3

Video Viewing

10 mins

Step 4

Experiential Activity

20 mins

  • Divide students into small groups and provide them with activity instructions.
  • Each group will create a short presentation on how sleep and gratitude can improve well-being.
  • Encourage creativity and collaboration.

Step 5

Group Presentations

10 mins

  • Have each group present their findings and ideas to the class.
  • Allow time for questions and feedback from peers.

Step 6

Closure and Exit Ticket

5 mins

  • Summarize the key takeaways from the lesson.
  • Distribute the exit ticket for students to complete, reflecting on what they learned and how they can apply it to their lives.
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Discussion

Discussion on Sleep and Well-being

A guided discussion to explore the relationship between sleep, mental health, and well-being.

How does sleep affect your mood and daily performance?

Encourage students to think about personal experiences and scientific insights.







What are some positive psychology practices that can improve sleep?

Discuss practices like gratitude journaling, mindfulness, and positive affirmations.







How can gratitude influence our overall happiness and well-being?

Explore the concept of gratitude as presented in the video and its real-life applications.







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Quiz

Exit Ticket: Sleep and Well-being

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