Lesson Plan
Journey Through Dreamland
Students will learn why sleep matters by exploring its science, discover healthy sleep habits through a fact sheet, create personalized sleep routine posters, and assess understanding with a quiz.
Quality sleep boosts growth, learning, and well-being. Teaching 5th graders the science and hygiene of sleep empowers them to build routines that improve focus, mood, and health.
Audience
Time
Approach
Materials
Prep
Teacher Preparation
10 minutes
Step 1
Warm-Up
5 minutes
Step 2
Presentation
10 minutes
Step 3
Reading & Discussion
5 minutes
Step 4
Activity
10 minutes
Step 5
Quiz
3 minutes
Step 6
Cool-Down & Reflection
2 minutes

Slide Deck
The Science of Sleep
Why Sleep Matters
Sleep Stages Overview
Stage 1: Light Sleep
Stage 2: Light Sleep Deepens
Stage 3: Deep Sleep
REM Sleep
Sleep Cycle
Benefits of Quality Sleep
What’s Next?

Reading


Activity


Quiz
Sleep Knowledge Check
