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 sleep with a sleep mask to block out any light. Can you design your own sleep mask?
How could this resource be used?
- To support understanding of how sleep impacts on our body and mind.
- To promote healthy sleep hygiene routines and daily practice.
- To understand the benefits of sleep and how it affects our mood not just our physical health.
Relevant Curriculum Links:
England PSHE – Which statutory PSHE curriculum* objectives does this resource fall into? *in line with the PSHE Association 2021 Statutory Guidance.
- KS1: H4. about why sleep is important and different ways to rest and relax.
- KS2: H8. about how sleep contributes to a healthy lifestyle; routines that support good quality sleep; the effects of lack of sleep on the body, feelings, behaviour and ability to learn.
- KS1: H17. about things that help people feel good (e.g. playing outside, doing things they enjoy, spending time with family, getting enough sleep).
- KS2: H16. about strategies and behaviours that support mental health — including how good quality sleep, physical exercise/time outdoors, being involved in community groups, doing things for others, clubs, and activities, hobbies and spending time with family and friends can support mental health and wellbeing.
Scottish Health and Wellbeing Curriculum Outcome(s):
- Physical Activity and Health:
- I am aware of the role physical activity plays in keeping me healthy and know that I also need to sleep and rest, to look after my body. HWB 1-27a.
- I can explain why I need to be active on a daily basis to maintain good health and try to achieve a good balance of sleep, rest and physical activity. HWB 2-27a / HWB 3-27a.
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