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Sleep Like a Pro

Lesson Plan

Personalized Sleep Strategies

Students will assess their current sleep habits and collaboratively develop personalized strategies to enhance sleep quality.

Good sleep is essential for overall health and productivity. This lesson empowers students to reflect on their sleep routines and make informed adjustments for better wellbeing.

Audience

6th Grade Students

Time

15 minutes per session

Approach

Interactive discussion, self-assessment, and reflective journaling.

Materials

Personalized Sleep Strategies, Tailored Sleep Techniques, and Sleep Improvement Reflection

Prep

Preparation for Sleep Strategies

10 minutes

Step 1

Introduction & Self-Assessment

5 minutes

  • Begin with a brief discussion on the importance of sleep hygiene.
  • Have students quickly complete a simplified self-assessment questionnaire to evaluate their current sleep patterns.
  • Encourage a short pair-share discussion to share thoughts.

Step 2

Exploring Techniques

5 minutes

  • Present a few key personalized strategies from the Tailored Sleep Techniques slide deck.
  • Discuss how each strategy (e.g., setting a consistent bedtime, creating a sleep-friendly environment) can be adjusted for individual needs.
  • Invite students to jot down one idea on how they might modify their sleep routine.

Step 3

Reflection & Action Plan

5 minutes

  • Guide students through a brief reflection using the Sleep Improvement Reflection journal prompts.
  • Have each student write down one actionable step to improve their sleep quality.
  • End with a quick round-robin sharing of one commitment from a few volunteers.
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Slide Deck

Tailored Sleep Techniques

Learn easy and fun ways to improve your sleep. Small changes can make a big difference!

Introduce the topic by explaining that everyone can improve their sleep by making small changes. Emphasize that these tips are simple and can be personalized to help them sleep better.

Create a Sleep-Friendly Space

A quiet, dark, and cool room helps you sleep better. What can you change at home?

Talk about the sleep environment and why a calm, comfortable room helps. Ask students what changes they might make in their own bedrooms.

Keep a Regular Routine

Going to bed and waking up at the same time each day makes your body happier. Can you try it?

Explain the benefit of having a regular sleep schedule in simple terms. Have students think about the importance of going to bed and waking up at the same time.

Relax Before Bed

Doing calm activities before sleep can help you relax. What works best for you?

Discuss easy relaxation activities before bed, like reading or listening to calm music. Encourage them to mention their own ideas as well.

Play and discuss a video that explains simple tips on how to sleep better. Ask students to pay attention to one tip they find most interesting.

Your Sleep Tip

Pick one tip you liked and try it tonight. Small changes lead to better sleep!

Wrap up by prompting students to choose one tip to try and remind them that small changes are important.

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Journal

Sleep Improvement Reflection

This journal is designed to help you think about your sleep habits and plan simple steps to get a better night's rest. Use the prompts below to guide your thoughts and write your responses in the spaces provided.

Thinking About Your Sleep

Describe what your bedtime routine looks like. What time do you usually go to sleep? Do you feel rested when you wake up? Why do you think that is?






What Could Be Better?

Think about one or two ways you could change your bedtime routine. Could you make your room more comfortable, or maybe go to bed at the same time every night? Write down your ideas.






Your Plan for a Good Night

Based on your ideas, write down one small change you want to try to help you sleep better. How will you know if it's working?






Your ideas are important! They will help you build good sleep habits so you can feel great every day.

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