Sleep Well, Do Well: Start the
School Year Right
Children ages 7 to 11 need at least 9 hours of sleep
on a regular basis, and inadequate sleep can impair their attention,
learning, and performance of everyday activities. The materials
featured in this Health Action e-Bulletin are specifically geared
towards helping elementary school teachers and parents teach kids
about the importance of sleep. See the collection of sleep resources
below from NHLBI and help kids sleep well so they do well!
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TIME for KidsIn a collaboration with TIME
for Kids, NHLBI produced sleep education materials for 3rd
graders and their teachers for National Sleep Awareness Week
in 2004 and 2005. These materials are available on the NHLBI
Web site and ideal for starting off the school year right.
They can be used online or printed locally on a color printer
for use in the classroom or at home.
TIME
for Kids Star Sleeper Student Guide*
This
booklet for elementary school students offers three colorful
pages of sleep information and two activities for kids:
- Garfield's roadmap to good sleep with signs along the
way containing helpful tips for kids to sleep well
- A picture puzzle where kids can identify things that
could prevent them from getting a good night's sleep
TIME
for Kids Star Sleeper Teacher's Guide*
This
guide provides teachers with ideas for using the TIME for Kids
materials in the classroom and includes two student handouts—a
Sleep Diary that kids can fill out and a Door Hanger with a
list of good sleep habits for kids to hang on their bedroom
doors. The Teacher’s Guide also includes a take-home letter
for parents on the importance of sleep for their children and
tips on achieving it.
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prohibit reprinting for sale, but individual teachers can print and
make copies for student use.
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Expand and reinforce concepts
with this fun booklet for elementary school age kids. Children
will enjoy this fun pad’s colorful cartoons, puzzles, riddles,
word games, and connect-the-dot activities, while learning the
importance of getting at least 9 hours of sleep each night.
Give to students or to your own kids at home. 52 pages.
Order item #2736 at http://emall.nhlbihin.net/product2.asp?source=&sku=2736
for ONLY $3.50 each.
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Online Star Sleeper Materials for Teachers and
Classroom Activity IdeasHere are some additional
resources, all available online, to teach students and their
parents about the importance of adequate sleep. Print out the
activity sheets and copy enough for the whole class!
BONUS: Check out the
Star
Sleeper Video (requires RealPlayer)
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