Sleep Smart: Beat Procrastination

Audrey Eddins

Tier 1

Lesson Plan

Sleep Smart: Beat Procrastination

Understand sleep and procrastination

In this lesson, students will explore the connection between procrastination and sleep quality. They will engage in interactive activities to identify procrastination habits and learn strategies to improve sleep. This lesson is important as it empowers students to develop time management skills and healthy sleep routines, enhancing their overall well-being and academic performance.

Audience

Middle School Students

Time

50 mins

Approach

Understand sleep and procrastination

Materials

Whiteboard and markers, Procrastination and Sleep Worksheet, Discussion Questions, Pens and pencils, Timer or stopwatch, and Homework Assignment Sheet

Step 1

Introduction to Sleep and Procrastination

10 mins

Begin with a discussion on students' current sleep habits and any challenges they face with procrastination.
Explain how procrastination can affect sleep quality and overall health.
Introduce the concept of time management as a tool to improve sleep.

Step 2

Interactive Activity: Identify Procrastination Triggers

15 mins

Distribute the 'Procrastination and Sleep Worksheet' to each student.
Guide students to identify their procrastination triggers and how these impact their sleep.
Encourage them to think about activities or habits that lead to procrastination.

Step 3

Group Activity: Develop a Sleep-Friendly Schedule

15 mins

Divide students into small groups and provide each group with a timer.
Challenge each group to create a daily schedule that balances schoolwork, relaxation, and sleep.
Have groups present their schedules and discuss how they can reduce procrastination.

Step 4

Practice Relaxation Techniques

5 mins

Lead the class in a short guided relaxation exercise to demonstrate how relaxation can improve sleep.
Discuss the importance of winding down before bed to enhance sleep quality.

Step 5

Closure and Reflection

5 mins

Ask students to reflect on their new understanding of procrastination and sleep.
Encourage them to try implementing their schedules and relaxation techniques at home.
Collect the 'Procrastination and Sleep Worksheets' for review.

Step 6

Homework Assignment

N/A

Distribute the 'Sleep and Procrastination Homework Assignment' sheet.
Instruct students to track their sleep habits and procrastination patterns over the next week.
Ask them to reflect on any changes they notice and write a short paragraph on how they plan to improve their sleep and manage procrastination.

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Worksheet

Procrastination and Sleep Worksheet

This worksheet helps students identify procrastination triggers and develop strategies to improve sleep quality.

What activities do you find yourself procrastinating on?

Think about tasks you often delay.

How does procrastination affect your sleep?

Consider how staying up late impacts your rest.

What strategies can you use to manage procrastination?

Think about time management techniques.

How can you adjust your routine to improve sleep quality?

Consider changes to your evening activities.

Discussion

Procrastination and Sleep Discussion Questions

These questions are designed to facilitate a class discussion on the impact of procrastination on sleep and strategies to manage it.

Why is it important to manage procrastination for better sleep?

Discuss how procrastination can lead to stress and poor sleep.

What are some effective time management strategies?

Explore techniques like prioritizing tasks and setting deadlines.

How can relaxation techniques improve sleep quality?

Talk about the benefits of winding down before bed.

Worksheet

Sleep and Procrastination Homework Assignment

This homework assignment encourages students to track their sleep habits and procrastination patterns over a week, reflecting on improvements they can make.

Track your sleep habits for one week. Note the time you go to bed and wake up each day.

Identify any procrastination patterns you notice during the week. What tasks do you tend to delay?

Reflect on any changes in your sleep quality or daily routine. Write a short paragraph on how you plan to improve your sleep and manage procrastination.