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Lesson Plan

Session 1 Lesson Plan

Students will grasp the concept of sleep hygiene, identify key sleep terms, and reflect on their own sleep habits through an engaging warm-up activity and class discussion.

Understanding sleep hygiene early in the school year helps 6th graders manage stress, improve focus, and cultivate routines that support mental health and academic success.

Audience

6th Grade

Time

30 minutes

Approach

Interactive warm-up, definition sharing, and guided discussion

Materials

Prep

Review and Print Materials

10 minutes

Step 1

Warm-Up Activity

5 minutes

  • Distribute the Sleep Hygiene Warm-Up Worksheet
  • Ask students to complete the two quick prompts: “What time did you go to sleep last night?” and “How did you feel when you woke up?”
  • Invite 2–3 volunteers to share their answers with the class

Step 2

Introduce Key Terms

8 minutes

  • Project the Sleep Hygiene Presentation Slides
  • Define “sleep hygiene,” “routine,” and “restorative sleep” with slide visuals
  • Pause after each term to check for understanding and field any student questions

Step 3

Class Discussion: Benefits of Good Sleep

10 minutes

  • On the whiteboard under “What Is Sleep Hygiene?”, list student responses about how good sleep can help (e.g., better focus, mood regulation)
  • Prompt discussion: “How might sleep routines help you feel less anxious about returning to school?”
  • Encourage students to connect personal experiences to the benefits listed

Step 4

Set Objectives for Next Sessions

7 minutes

  • Explain that in Sessions 2 and 3, students will explore personal habits and develop a sleep plan
  • Ask students to write one question they have about sleep or a challenge they face in a journal or on the back of their worksheet
  • Collect responses to tailor the upcoming lessons
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Slide Deck

Sleep Like a Pro: Session 1

• Welcome and objectives
• Understand what sleep hygiene means
• Define key terms: routine & restorative sleep
• Explore how good sleep helps us feel our best

Welcome students and introduce today’s topic. Explain that sleep is as important as the other healthy habits they’ve learned (nutrition, exercise). Share your own sleep routine briefly to model openness.

Warm-Up: Reflect on Your Sleep

On your worksheet:

  • What time did you go to sleep last night?
  • How did you feel when you woke up today?

Take 2 minutes to write, then we’ll share.

Distribute the warm-up worksheet now. Guide students through the two quick prompts. Encourage honest answers and remind them there are no right or wrong responses.

Key Term: Sleep Hygiene

Sleep hygiene = healthy habits that help you fall asleep and stay asleep.
Examples:

  • Going to bed at the same time every night
  • Limiting screen time before bed

Project this slide and define “sleep hygiene.” Use everyday language: hygiene=healthy habits. Ask for examples of other hygiene habits to connect.

Key Term: Routine

Routine = a sequence of habits you do at the same time each day.
Evening routine examples:

  • Brush teeth, put on pajamas, read for 10 minutes
  • Lay out clothes for tomorrow

Explain that a routine is a series of actions done regularly. Ask: “What’s something you do every morning before school?” Relate to evening routines.

Key Term: Restorative Sleep

Restorative sleep = deep, uninterrupted sleep that energizes you.
Signs you got restorative sleep:

  • You woke up feeling refreshed
  • You stayed asleep most of the night

Discuss restorative sleep as the name suggests: sleep that restores energy and focus. Contrast with restless sleep (waking up tired).

Benefits of Good Sleep

  • Better focus in class
  • Improved mood and fewer grumpy days
  • Lower anxiety about school and friends
  • More energy for sports and activities

List benefits as students call them out. Prompt them to think school, emotions, friendships. Add any missing responses to the slide.

Discussion: How Can Routines Reduce Anxiety?

Think about starting school after summer:

  • How might a bedtime routine help you feel less anxious?
  • What’s one habit you could add tonight?

Share your ideas.

Use this slide to spark a class dialogue. Write student responses on the board. Encourage personal connections.

Next Steps

• Sessions 2 & 3: Explore personal sleep habits & create a sleep plan
• Write down one question or sleep challenge on your worksheet
• We’ll use your ideas to shape upcoming lessons

Explain that in the next two sessions, students will track their own routines and build a personalized sleep plan. Collect the questions/challenges written on their worksheets.

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Worksheet

Sleep Like a Pro: Session 1 Worksheet

Name: ________________________ Date: ________________

Part 1: Reflect on Your Sleep

  1. What time did you go to sleep last night?






  1. How did you feel when you woke up today? (Think about your mood and energy level.)






Part 2: Your Questions and Challenges

  1. Write one question you have about sleep or a challenge you face in maintaining good sleep habits:










Keep this worksheet ready for our discussion and next session activities!

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Lesson Plan

Session 2 Lesson Plan

Students will analyze their own sleep patterns using a personal sleep log, discuss findings in small groups, and identify one concrete habit to improve their sleep hygiene this week.

By reflecting on personal sleep data and sharing insights, students build self-awareness and practical strategies to adjust routines, reduce anxiety, and boost energy and focus as they settle into the new school year.

Audience

6th Grade

Time

30 minutes

Approach

Reflective log, small-group analysis, goal setting

Materials

Prep

Prepare Materials

10 minutes

Step 1

Introduction & Recap

5 minutes

  • Briefly review key terms from Session 1 (sleep hygiene, routine, restorative sleep)
  • Invite 2–3 students to share a question or insight they wrote at the end of Session 1

Step 2

Sleep Log Reflection

10 minutes

  • Distribute the Personal Sleep Log Worksheet
  • Instruct students to record their bedtime, wake-up time, and quality of sleep for the past two nights
  • Ask them to note any patterns or surprises in their entries

Step 3

Small-Group Analysis

8 minutes

  • Organize students into groups of 3–4
  • Give each group a piece of chart paper and markers
  • Have groups compare their logs and list common patterns under the posted headings
  • Encourage them to discuss which habits supported or disrupted good sleep

Step 4

Group Share & Discussion

5 minutes

  • Ask each group to present one pattern and its potential impact on mood or focus
  • Facilitate a brief class discussion on which patterns are most important to change

Step 5

Set Improvement Goal

2 minutes

  • On the bottom of their worksheet, students write one specific sleep habit to adjust this week
  • Collect worksheets or instruct students to save them for Session 3
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Slide Deck

Sleep Like a Pro: Session 2

• Recap key terms from Session 1
• Analyze your sleep log
• Collaborate in small groups
• Set a sleep improvement goal

Welcome back! Outline Session 2’s flow: recap, sleep log reflection, group analysis, and goal setting. Emphasize active participation.

Recap: Key Sleep Terms

Sleep hygiene = healthy habits that help you sleep well.

Routine = consistent daily actions at the same time each day.

Restorative sleep = deep, uninterrupted sleep that energizes you.

Quickly review the three key terms. Ask students to give examples from their own routines to reinforce understanding.

Personal Sleep Log

Use the Personal Sleep Log Worksheet to record for the past two nights:

  • Bedtime
  • Wake-up time
  • Quality of sleep (1–5)

Note any surprises or patterns.

Introduce the Personal Sleep Log Worksheet. Demonstrate one sample entry (e.g., bedtime 9 PM, wake-up 6 AM, quality 4/5).

Small-Group Analysis

In groups of 3–4, compare your logs and list patterns under these headings:

  • Sleep Duration
  • Bedtime Routine
  • Screen Use Before Bed
  • Restfulness

Discuss which habits help or hinder good sleep.

Explain small-group work: each group will receive chart paper with headings to capture common patterns.

Group Share & Discussion

• Share one common pattern your group found.
• How might this pattern affect focus or mood?
• Which patterns could we work to change?

Invite each group to share one pattern they observed and discuss its effect on mood or focus.

Set Your Improvement Goal

Write down one specific sleep habit to improve this week (e.g., “I will turn off screens 30 minutes before bed”).

Save this goal to track progress in Session 3.

Help students frame a clear, achievable goal. Encourage specificity and simplicity.

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Worksheet

Sleep Like a Pro: Session 2 – Personal Sleep Log Worksheet

Name: ________________________ Date: ________________

Part 1: Your Sleep Log

Night 1

  1. Date: _____________________
  2. Bedtime: __________________
  3. Wake-up time: _____________
  4. Quality of sleep (1–5): ______
  5. Total hours slept: _________
  6. Pre-sleep activities (screens, reading, etc.) and how you felt before falling asleep:






Night 2

  1. Date: _____________________
  2. Bedtime: __________________
  3. Wake-up time: _____________
  4. Quality of sleep (1–5): ______
  5. Total hours slept: _________
  6. Pre-sleep activities (screens, reading, etc.) and how you felt before falling asleep:






Part 2: Observations

  1. What patterns or surprises did you notice across these two nights?










Part 3: Set Your Improvement Goal

  1. Based on your log, write one specific sleep habit you will adjust this week (e.g., “I will turn off my device 30 minutes before bed”):






Keep this worksheet to review your progress in Session 3!

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Lesson Plan

Session 3 Lesson Plan

Students will review their sleep goals, reflect on progress and challenges, collaborate on solutions, and create a personalized, sustainable sleep plan.

Reflecting on progress and troubleshooting challenges builds self-awareness and confidence, helping students establish lasting sleep routines that reduce anxiety and support academic success.

Audience

6th Grade

Time

30 minutes

Approach

Reflection, collaborative problem-solving, personal planning

Materials

Prep

Organize Session Materials

10 minutes

Step 1

Welcome & Recap

5 minutes

  • Project the Session 3 Brainstorming Slides
  • Quickly review key terms (sleep hygiene, routine, restorative sleep) and the improvement goals students set in Session 2
  • Invite 2–3 volunteers to share one success or insight they experienced this week

Step 2

Progress Reflection

8 minutes

  • Distribute the Progress Reflection Worksheet
  • Ask students to record:
    • One success they had in improving sleep habits
    • One challenge they encountered
    • How they felt overall this week
  • Encourage honest reflection and neat handwriting

Step 3

Group Troubleshooting

7 minutes

  • Organize students into groups of 3–4 at the posted chart-paper stations
  • In each group, students share one challenge from their worksheet
  • Brainstorm at least two strategies to overcome that challenge and record them under “Solution” on the chart paper
  • Rotate so each group sees different challenges and ideas

Step 4

Create Personal Sleep Plan

8 minutes

  • Distribute the Personal Sleep Plan Template
  • Instruct students to fill in:
    • Ideal bedtime and wake-up time
    • Evening and morning routines (at least two steps each)
    • One strategy for screen-time management or other obstacle
    • A motivational reminder or positive affirmation
  • Allow students to decorate their plan with colored pencils

Step 5

Share & Commit

2 minutes

  • Invite a few volunteers to share one element of their sleep plan
  • Encourage students to take their plans home and post them by their bedside or on their fridge
  • Remind them that this plan is a living document they can adjust as needed
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Slide Deck

Sleep Like a Pro: Session 3

• Recap key terms & goals
• Reflect on your progress
• Brainstorm solutions in groups
• Create your personal sleep plan

Welcome back to Session 3! Today we’ll review your progress, brainstorm solutions to any challenges, and craft a personalized sleep plan you can follow all year. Emphasize that everyone’s journey is unique and encourage openness.

Welcome & Recap

• Sleep hygiene = healthy sleep habits
• Routine = consistent daily actions
• Restorative sleep = deep, energizing rest
• Share one success or insight from your improvement goal

Quickly revisit the key sleep terms and the improvement goal each of you set last week. Invite 2–3 students to share one success or insight they experienced.

Progress Reflection

Use the Progress Reflection Worksheet:

  1. One success you had this week
  2. One challenge you encountered
  3. How you felt overall

Introduce the reflection worksheet. Guide students to write honestly about what worked and what was challenging.

Group Troubleshooting

• In groups of 3–4, share one challenge
• Brainstorm at least two strategies to overcome it
• Record your solutions on chart paper under “Solution”
• Rotate to review other groups’ challenges and ideas

Explain how groups will rotate around challenge/solution stations. Encourage creative ideas and respectful listening.

Create Your Sleep Plan

Fill out the Personal Sleep Plan Template:

  • Ideal bedtime & wake-up time
  • Evening & morning routines
  • One strategy for screen-time or other obstacles
  • A positive affirmation

Distribute the personal sleep plan template. Encourage students to be specific and incorporate strategies from brainstorming.

Share & Commit

• Who would like to share one step from their plan?
• Take your plan home and post it where you’ll see it every day
• Remember: your plan can evolve!

Invite volunteers to share one element of their plan. Encourage all students to post their plans at home and adjust as needed.

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Worksheet

Sleep Like a Pro: Session 3 – Progress Reflection Worksheet

Name: ________________________ Date: ________________

Part 1: Reflect on Your Progress

  1. Describe one success you had this week in improving your sleep habits:






  1. Describe one challenge you encountered while trying to improve your sleep habits:






  1. How did you feel overall this week as you worked on your sleep goal?






Keep this worksheet handy for our group troubleshooting activity and to guide you when creating your personal sleep plan!

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Worksheet

Sleep Like a Pro: Personal Sleep Plan Template

Name: ________________________ Date: ________________

1. My Ideal Sleep Schedule

• Ideal bedtime: ____________________




• Ideal wake-up time: ________________




2. Evening Routine (choose at least two steps)







  1. (Optional) __________________________________________



3. Morning Routine (choose at least two steps)







  1. (Optional) __________________________________________



4. Overcoming Obstacles

One strategy I will use to manage screens or other challenges before bed:







5. My Motivational Reminder or Positive Affirmation

(Write something to encourage yourself to stick with your plan)







Use colored pencils or markers to decorate your plan. Post it where you’ll see it every day!

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