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
Time
Approach
Materials
Prep
Review and Print Materials
10 minutes
Step 1
Warm-Up Activity
5 minutes
Step 2
Introduce Key Terms
8 minutes
Step 3
Class Discussion: Benefits of Good Sleep
10 minutes
Step 4
Set Objectives for Next Sessions
7 minutes
Slide Deck
Sleep Like a Pro: Session 1
Warm-Up: Reflect on Your Sleep
Key Term: Sleep Hygiene
Key Term: Routine
Key Term: Restorative Sleep
Benefits of Good Sleep
Discussion: How Can Routines Reduce Anxiety?
Next Steps
Worksheet
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
Time
Approach
Materials
Prep
Prepare Materials
10 minutes
Step 1
Introduction & Recap
5 minutes
Step 2
Sleep Log Reflection
10 minutes
Step 3
Small-Group Analysis
8 minutes
Step 4
Group Share & Discussion
5 minutes
Step 5
Set Improvement Goal
2 minutes
Slide Deck
Sleep Like a Pro: Session 2
Recap: Key Sleep Terms
Personal Sleep Log
Small-Group Analysis
Group Share & Discussion
Set Your Improvement Goal
Worksheet
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
Time
Approach
Materials
Prep
Organize Session Materials
10 minutes
Step 1
Welcome & Recap
5 minutes
Step 2
Progress Reflection
8 minutes
Step 3
Group Troubleshooting
7 minutes
Step 4
Create Personal Sleep Plan
8 minutes
Step 5
Share & Commit
2 minutes
Slide Deck
Sleep Like a Pro: Session 3
Welcome & Recap
Progress Reflection
Group Troubleshooting
Create Your Sleep Plan
Share & Commit
Worksheet
Worksheet
