Sleep & The Brain
Sleep helps your brain do this with new information.
What is store and remember information?
A common classroom problem when you are tired.
What is trouble focusing?
This should be turned off before bed to help sleep.
What are phones/screens?
A student stays up gaming until 2 AM. Next day they can’t focus. Why?
What is lack of sleep affecting focus?
One thing to do the night before school to reduce stress.
What is prepare bookbag/clothes?
Sleep helps improve this important school skill.
What is memory?
Students may struggle to remember these when sleep-deprived.
What are directions or assignments?
You should go to sleep and wake up at the same time to build this.
What is a routine/schedule?
A student sleeps at different times every night. This causes what?
What is poor focus and memory?
Students should set a specific ______ and ______ time.
What are bedtime and wake-up time?
Sleep helps you manage this, especially during stressful school days.
What are emotions or stress?
This happens when you go to bed too late.
What is falling asleep or being tired in class?
This drink should be avoided late in the day.
What is caffeine (energy drinks, soda, coffee)?
A student uses their phone in bed and can’t fall asleep. Why?
What is screen time interfering with sleep?
Name one sleep goal students can choose this week.
What is go to bed earlier, reduce screen time, consistent wake time?
This comparison is used: sleep is like charging this device.
What is a phone/battery?
Poor sleep can affect this behavior in school: motivation & grades.
What is participation?
Your sleep space should be like this (name 2 qualities).
What is cool, quiet, comfortable?
A student feels cranky and stressed at school. What could be a cause?
What is poor sleep?
Tracking this weekly can help improve sleep habits.
What is a sleep tracker?
Without sleep, your brain has to do this during simple tasks.
What is work harder?
Name TWO school problems caused by poor sleep.
What are low energy, poor focus, irritability, falling behind?
Name ONE healthy bedtime activity instead of phone use.
What is reading, music, stretching, breathing, showering?
A student sleeps much later on weekends than weekdays. What issue is this?
What is an inconsistent sleep schedule?
Students should identify this before improving sleep habits.
What is what’s getting in the way (barriers)?