Lesson Plan

Sleep Hygiene Lesson Plan

Students will learn healthy sleep hygiene practices and develop personalized bedtime routines by creating a weekly sleep chart and reflecting on positive dream imagery.

Good sleep habits are vital for 3rd graders’ growth, attention, mood, and learning. This lesson builds awareness and equips students to improve their nightly routines.

Audience

Time

Approach

Materials

Prep

Prepare Materials

10 minutes

Step 1

Warm-Up: Sleep Quiz Poll

5 minutes

Step 2

Introduction to Sleep Hygiene

10 minutes

Step 3

Peer Discussion: Routines

5 minutes

Step 4

Main Activity: Create Your Sleep Chart

15 minutes

Step 5

Cool-Down & Reflection

5 minutes

Slide Deck

Are You Sleep Ready?

Welcome students and introduce the topic of healthy bedtime routines. Explain that tonight they will learn simple steps to help their bodies and brains get the rest they need.

Why Sleep Matters

Share a fun fact about how sleep helps your brain organize memories and keep you alert in class.

How Much Sleep Do We Need?

Explain recommended sleep duration. Ask a few students how many hours they sleep on an average night.

Tip 1: Set a Consistent Bedtime

Discuss the power of consistency. Ask: “What time do you usually go to bed?”

Tip 2: Create a Wind-Down Routine

Offer examples of wind-down activities: reading, drawing, quiet conversation.

Tip 3: Keep Screens Away

Explain why screens can keep us awake. Encourage students to name screen-free alternatives.

Tip 4: Make Your Room Sleep-Friendly

Discuss room setup: darkness, cool temperature, and quiet. Ask: “What makes your room cozy?”

Building Your Personal Routine

Guide students through the steps of planning their own bedtime routine.

Let’s Practice: Sleep Chart

Introduce the next activity and direct students to their worksheets.

Sweet Dreams Ahead

Wrap up and encourage students to use the dream journal at home.

Lesson Plan

Sleep Hygiene Lesson Plan

Audience

Time

Approach

Materials

Prep

Prepare Materials

Step 1

Warm-Up: Sleep Quiz Poll

Step 2

Introduction to Sleep Hygiene

Step 3

Peer Discussion: Routines

Step 4

Main Activity: Create Your Sleep Chart

Step 5

Cool-Down & Reflection

Slide Deck

Are You Sleep Ready?

Why Sleep Matters

How Much Sleep Do We Need?

Tip 1: Set a Consistent Bedtime

Tip 2: Create a Wind-Down Routine

Tip 3: Keep Screens Away

Tip 4: Make Your Room Sleep-Friendly

Building Your Personal Routine

Let’s Practice: Sleep Chart

Sweet Dreams Ahead

Warm Up

Activity

Cool Down

Are You Sleep Ready?

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