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Learning objective
- To understand why sleep is important and how we can sleep well.
Success criteria
- I can explain why sleep is important
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Statutory guidance
RSE and Health
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Cross-curricular links
Before the lesson
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Lesson plan
Recap and recall
Optional: remind the children of the PSHE agreement created in the Introductory lesson: Setting rules for RSE & PSHE lessons and recap the agreed rules. If needed, upload an image of the agreement to the Presentation: PSHE agreement.
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Adaptive teaching
Pupils needing support:
- Could pre-watch or re-watch the Pupil video: Sleep for vocabulary support.
- Could draw a picture of something that helps them sleep well instead of writing.
Pupils working at greater depth:
- Should explain why certain strategies might work or not work for them or someone else.
- Could use green to highlight sleep strategies they already do and yellow for ones they are going to try.
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Assessing progress and understanding
Pupils with a secure understanding can:
- Explain why sleep is important for
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Vocabulary definitions
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routine
Doing things in the same way and at a similar time each day.
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sleep
When the body and brain rest, usually with eyes closed.
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In this unit
Assessment – RSE & PSHE Y3: How can I take care of my mind and body?
Y3: Introductory lesson: Setting rules for RSE & PSHE lessons
Lesson 1: How do emotions affect my body?
Lesson 2: How can I tell how someone else might be feeling?
Lesson 3: How are my mind and body connected?
Lesson 4: How does sleep help my mind and body?
Lesson 5: What can I do when I experience strong emotions?
Lesson 6: When should I ask an adult for emotional support?
Maintained by: Kapow Primary team
Last update: 21st May, 2026
