The importance of sleep and rest | RSHE (PSHE) | Quizalize & Oak National Academy

Starter quiz

Match the words to the correct definition.
- physical activity
  
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  moving our bodies, for example, by playing games, dancing or swimming ✓
- healthy eating
  
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  eating a range of foods in the right amounts ✓
- hygiene
  
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  keeping ourselves clean and healthy ✓
- hydration
  
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  drinking enough water to keep the body healthy ✓
Which are healthy habits for looking after our teeth?
- visiting the dentist regularly ✓
- eating lots of sugary foods
- using a pea-sized amount of toothpaste ✓
- brushing for two minutes twice a day ✓
- not flossing until we are adults
Match the habit to whether it is healthy or less healthy for our body.
- eating lots of fruits and vegetables
  
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  healthy ✓
- eating lots of sugary foods
  
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  less healthy ✓
- having hours of screen time each day
  
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  less healthy ✓
- getting sixty minutes of exercise a day
  
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  healthy ✓
A skeleton is a set of ______ that are connected together.
- 'bones' ✓
Which of these statements are true?
- A healthy week should be fun and can still include things we enjoy. ✓
- We only need to rest during the week if we do exercise.
- Everyone likes to eat the same foods.
- We need a balance of different foods to stay healthy. ✓
Different food groups contain different ______. These are important for good health, development and growth.
- 'nutrients' ✓

Exit quiz

Match the words to the correct definition.
- sleep
  
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  a state of rest that helps us stay healthy and happy ✓
- healthy
  
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  good for us, our minds and bodies ✓
- rest
  
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  to allow your body and mind to take a break and have more energy ✓
A ______ means doing things regularly at a particular time of the day.
- 'routine' ✓
Which of these statements are true?
- Children need less sleep than adults as they are younger.
- Children should aim to have between nine and twelve hours of sleep every night. ✓
- If we rest during the day, we won't be able to sleep well at night.
- Sleep is important for our bodies to repair, develop and grow. ✓
Which of these are features of a healthy bedtime routine?
- going to bed at the same time each day ✓
- using a digital device before bed
- eating a banana or other healthy snack before bed ✓
- eating a sugary snack just before bed
We should avoid screens before bed because they give off ______ which tricks our body into thinking it's daytime.
- 'blue light' ✓
If you are finding sleep or rest tricky, or know someone who is, who is it important to speak to?
- a friend from school
- a trusted adult ✓
- a friend from a club
- a younger sibling

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Key learning points

Sleep is important for our bodies to repair, develop and grow.
We should aim to have between nine and twelve hours of sleep every night.
A bedtime routine is important for getting enough good quality sleep.
We should avoid screens and sugary snacks before going to bed as this can disrupt our sleep.
We should also rest during the week by relaxing and doing what we enjoy.

Common misconception

Children need less sleep than adults as they are younger.

Children need more sleep than adults because their bodies need to develop and grow. Children are constantly learning and sleep helps them to remember information.

Keywords

Sleep - a natural state of rest for the body and mind that helps us stay healthy and happy
Healthy - when something is healthy it means it is good for us, our minds and bodies
Routine - doing things regularly at a particular time of the day
Rest - to relax or sleep to allow your body and mind to take a break and have more energy