Lesson Plan

Sweet Slumber Lesson Plan

Students will learn why sleep is essential for growth and focus, practice healthy bedtime routines through discussion and hands-on activities, and create a personalized bedtime story to reinforce good sleep habits.

Sleep is crucial for young children’s development, learning, and emotional well-being. Early introduction to healthy sleep routines helps students build habits that support attention, mood regulation, and overall health both in and out of the classroom.

Audience

Time

Approach

Materials

Prep

Prepare Materials

15 minutes

Step 1

Introduction to Sleep Importance

5 minutes

Step 2

Healthy Bedtime Routines

10 minutes

Step 3

Pajama Parade Activity

10 minutes

Step 4

My Sleep Checklist Worksheet

10 minutes

Step 5

Bedtime Story Creation Project

10 minutes

Slide Deck

Welcome to Dreamland!

Welcome the class with excitement. Say: “Today we’re going to visit Dreamland and learn why sleep is so important!” Encourage students to wave if they love nap time.

Why Sleep Matters

Explain that sleep is like charging a battery. Ask: “What happens when we don’t charge our toys?” Link to how our bodies need rest.

Step 1: Brush Your Teeth

Show a big toothbrush picture. Ask students to pretend to brush their teeth. Emphasize cleaning away sugar and germs before bed.

Step 2: Put On Cozy Pajamas

Invite a student volunteer to model putting on pajamas (real or pretend). Talk about feeling cozy and warm.

Step 3: Read a Bedtime Story

Hold up a picture book. Ask: “Who likes stories before bed?” Encourage students to share favorite characters.

Step 4: Lights Out and Sweet Dreams

Tell students: “Now we turn off the lights and say goodnight!” Softly dim the room lights to model.

Lesson Plan

Sweet Slumber Lesson Plan

Audience

Time

Approach

Materials

Prep

Prepare Materials

Step 1

Introduction to Sleep Importance

Step 2

Healthy Bedtime Routines

Step 3

Pajama Parade Activity

Step 4

My Sleep Checklist Worksheet

Step 5

Bedtime Story Creation Project

Slide Deck

Welcome to Dreamland!

Why Sleep Matters

Step 1: Brush Your Teeth

Step 2: Put On Cozy Pajamas

Step 3: Read a Bedtime Story

Step 4: Lights Out and Sweet Dreams

Activity

Worksheet

Project Guide

Are You Dreaming

Rebecca Thompson