Two Helpers for Sleep
Two short texts explain how a steady bedtime routine and a comfortable bedroom can help children sleep well.
Play the quiz as a gameText 1: A Bedtime Plan
Do you feel tired when it is time to get up? Children ages six to twelve usually need nine to twelve hours of sleep each night. A bedtime plan can help you get the rest you need.
A routine is a set of things you do again and again. Try to go to bed and get up at about the same times each day. Before bed, choose a quiet activity, such as reading with someone.
Put screens away about an hour before bed. A game or video can keep you alert instead of sleepy. Following your plan each night helps your body get ready for sleep.
Text 2: A Room for Rest
You may have a bedtime plan but still find it hard to settle down. Look around your room. A dark, quiet, comfortably cool space can help you sleep well.
Ask an adult to help you block bright light with curtains. If you need a night-light, choose a dim one. Dim means not very bright. Keep noisy toys and glowing screens off while you sleep.
A room does not need fancy things to be restful. The goal is to make light, sounds, and temperature comfortable. Good sleep habits include both what you do before bed and the space where you rest.