Sleep Smarts
This is the number of hours of sleep most kids your age need each
What is 9-11 hours
These body parts help you move by pulling on your bones.
What are muscles?
Drinking plenty of this helps your brain and body stay energized.
What is water?
Doing this for at least 60 minutes a day helps your body stay strong.
What is exercising?
This is the part of your sleep cycle when your body grows and repairs itself the most
What is deep sleep
This is the strongest muscle in your body based on the work it does every day.
What is the heart?
Washing these for at least 20 seconds helps prevent sickness.
What are hands?
This type of activity, like running or jumping, gets your heart pumping faster.
What is cardio?
Many people think counting these helps you fall asleep, but it doesn’t work for everyone.
What are sheep?
True or false: You can “catch up” on sleep by sleeping extra on weekends.
What is false?
This sense is processed by the largest area of your brain.
What is vision?
Stretching before and after exercise helps prevent these painful muscle problems.
What are injuries or cramps?
If you stay up too late, you might feel this way in the morning — slow and foggy.
What is groggy?
This is the only part of your body that can’t heal itself.
What are teeth?
Foods like fruits, vegetables, and whole grains give your body this kind of energy.
what are nutrients?
Activities like yoga, balancing, or standing on one foot help improve this body skill.
What is balance?
This hormone, sometimes called the “sleep hormone,” helps your body get ready for bed.
What is melatonin?
This type of drink, found in soda and energy drinks, can make it harder to fall asleep.
What is caffeine
This calming activity can help reduce stress and improve focus.
What is deep breathing or mindfulness?
Your body uses this important mineral, found in foods like bananas, to help muscles move properly.
What is potassium?