Sorting Unhealthy and Healthy Habits

Sorting Unhealthy and Healthy Habits Activity Habits can be both positive and negative. They can be good for us, such as a habit of going to a gym or eating 5 fruits and vegetables a day. Whilst on the other hand, habits can be negative for us, such as not getting enough sleep. A habit […]

My Healthy Habit Tracker

My Healthy Habit Tracker Habits can be both positive and negative. They can be good for us, such as a habit of going to a gym or eating 5 fruits and vegetables a day. Whilst on the other hand, habits can be negative for us, such as not getting enough sleep. By tracking your healthy […]

‘A Walk Through My Favourite Spot’: Meditation Strategy for Supporting Sleep

‘A Walk Through My Favourite Spot’: Meditation Strategy for Supporting Sleep A useful strategy for supporting children to relax and fall asleep. This is a step-by-step meditation guide to help children imagine being in their favourite place and going for a walk to promote relaxation, being present, and calmness. Suitable for EYFS, KS1, and Ks2. […]

4-7-8 Breathing Technique: Sleep Support

4-7-8 Breathing Technique: Sleep Support 4-7-8 breathing technique is a helpful strategy for promoting calmness before bedtime. Deep breathing helps to slow our heart rate down and helps our bodies to relax. If we feel relaxed, then we are more likely to be able to fall asleep quicker and with ease. Suitable for EYFS, KS1, […]

‘My Bedtime Books’: Reading-Based Sleep Activity

‘My Bedtime Books’: Reading-Based Sleep Activity This resource helps to promote positive sleep routines including the importance of completing a calming activity, such as reading before bed. Reading has many benefits for our mental health and wellbeing – let’s encourage children to reflect on the benefits of this by creating their very own bookshelf of […]

‘How does sleep help my Body and Mind?’ KS2 Sorting Activity

‘How does sleep help my Body and Mind?’ KS2 Sorting Activity This sorting activity encourages children to consider how sleep affects both our mental and physical health.  Cut out the facts below and stick them in the correct boxes. You need to decide if the sleep fact helps our mind (our brain and mental health) […]

My Bedtime Routine: A Sleep-Hygiene Comic Strip

My Bedtime Routine: A Sleep-Hygiene Comic Strip The Bedtime Routine comic strip encourages children to either design their dream bedtime routine or note down their actual bedtime routine. This resource has been designed to promote the importance of having routines to ensure good quality sleep. Suitable for EYFS, KS1, and KS2. How could this resource […]

‘My Special Comforter’: EYFS/KS1 Bedtime Sleep Hygiene Activity

‘My Special Comforter’: EYFS/KS1 Bedtime Sleep Hygiene Activity Most children have a special comforter, teddy bear, or blanket to help them go to sleep at night. This activity allows them to draw their special item and write a sentence explaining why it is special to them. Lots of people sleep with a special teddy, blanket, […]

World Sleep Day: Designing My Own Pyjamas and Sleep Mask

World Sleep Day: Designing My Own Pyjamas and Sleep Mask To celebrate World Sleep Day, this activity encourages children to design their own pyjamas and sleep mask.  Suitable for EYFS, KS1 and KS2. Can you design your own pyjamas? Add patterns and colours to decorate your dream pyjama set! Some people find it helpful to […]

‘Swap It and Sleep’: KS2 Healthy Swaps before Bedtime Activity

‘Swap It and Sleep’: KS2 Healthy Swaps before Bedtime Activity A KS2 activity to help children to consider healthy swaps they can make before bedtime to improve their sleep habits and quality. Getting enough sleep helps to make us feel better both physically and mentally. Sleep is important for helping our brain to remember things […]