Lesson Plan for Nursery 1 - Health Habits - Sleep

# Lesson Plan: Healthy Habits - The Importance of Sleep **Grade Level:** Nursery 1 (Ages 3-4) **Duration:** 30 minutes **Objective:** - Students will understand the importance of sleep for their health. - Students will identify basic bedtime routines that can help them sleep better. - Students will engage in activities that promote relaxation before bedtime. --- ### Materials Needed: - Picture books about bedtime (e.g., "Goodnight Moon" by Margaret Wise Brown) - Soft pillow or blanket for each child - Printed visuals of bedtime routines (bath, brushing teeth, putting on pajamas, reading a story) - Relaxing music or lullabies - Stuffed animals or sleep toys --- ### Lesson Outline: **1. Introduction (5 minutes)** - **Greeting and Circle Time:** - Gather students in a circle on the floor. - Greet them and introduce the topic: "Today, we're going to learn about why sleep is so important!" **2. Discussion (5 minutes)** - **Why We Need Sleep:** - Ask the children if they like to sleep and why. - Explain in simple terms: "When we sleep, our bodies rest and grow strong. Sleep helps us feel happy and ready to play the next day." **3. Story Time (10 minutes)** - **Reading a Book:** - Read a bedtime-themed picture book like "Goodnight Moon." - Pause to discuss the story’s bedtime routines (e.g., saying goodnight, turning off lights). **4. Activity (8 minutes)** - **Bedtime Routine Matching:** - Show the printed visuals of bedtime routines. - Discuss each step and ask children to match the visuals to their own bedtime routines. **5. Relaxation Exercise (5 minutes)** - **Calm Down Session:** - Have the students lie down on their blankets or pillows. - Play soft, relaxing music or lullabies. - Encourage slow, deep breaths and pretend they are getting ready for sleep. **6. Closing (2 minutes)** - **Review:** - Briefly recap the importance of sleep. - Ask a few children to share what they remember about good sleep habits. - **Goodbye Song:** - Sing a calm goodbye song to end the session peacefully. --- ### Follow-Up Activity: - Send a note home to parents with tips on creating a consistent bedtime routine, emphasizing the importance of sleep for their child’s growth and development. ### Assessment: - Observe children during the discussion and activities to see if they understand the basics of why sleep is important. - Look for engagement and participation during the relaxation exercise and bedtime routine matching activity. ### Tips for Teachers: - Use simple and clear language appropriate for Nursery 1 students. - Make the activities interactive and engaging to hold the attention of young children. - Ensure a calm and soothing environment, especially during the relaxation exercise, to help children associate these feelings with bedtime. --- By following this lesson plan, nursery students will gain a foundational understanding of the importance of sleep and how to establish healthy bedtime routines.


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