Ways to go to sleep
Having sugar right before bed will not help you go to sleep quickly. T/F
True
Is brushing your teeth, reading a book, and going to sleep a good bedtime routine?
Yes
Should you be worrying about going to sleep? Why or why not?
No because it keeps your mind awake.
Name one relaxation technique to do before going to sleep.
Star breathing
You should watch TV before going to bed. T/F
False
How can you calm your mind in the middle of the night?
Listening to a meditation or a bedtime story
Should you look at your phone before you go to bed?
No
Is it a good idea to lay with stuffed animals in bed?
What is one way to help you fall back to sleep?
Counting sheep in your head
If you can't sleep because you're afraid of the dark, what can you do?
Get a night light or dimming the light if you are able to
Why are nighttime routines helpful?
Because getting into a routine creates consistency and you can use relaxation techniques to calm your body down
What should you do if you are scared or wake up from a bad dream in the middle of the night?
You can ask a trusted adult for help
How can you practice mindfulness before going to sleep?
Try not to think about how you are not falling asleep right away. Instead, try to focus on thinking about how you are resting your body and your eyes, and listening to your breathing.
What routine are you going to practice at night?
Share your new nighttime routine with someone you trust!
If you wake up and can't go back to sleep, make sure your body is comfortable, you don't have to use the bathroom, and you are not thirsty or hungry.
Yes. If you have to use the bathroom or are hungry or thirsty, then you should go to the bathroom, get a drink of water, or have a small snack without sugar.