Teen Sleep

How much sleep do teens need?

6 out of 10 7 out of 10 Kids 6-12 years need
Middle Schools don't high schoolers 9-12 hours
get enough sleep don't get enough
sleep

Teens age 13-18 need

8-10 hours

Causes Effects

-Hormonal time shift -Shortened attention span

-Screen-based devices -lack of enthusiasm
-Leisure activities -poor decision making
-Risk-taking behavior
-Hectic afterschool Schedule -slower physical reflexes

Effects on learning

Limits planning and Reduces focus Memory Worsens Mood

organization skills
Hard time keeping track of their
school supplies
Difficult time prioritizing
homework and pacing
themselves during tests
and attention
Student might "space out"
Easily distracted
Can make careless errors
Trouble concentrating on
work
Impairment and Behavior
Harder to remember new Less self control
information Can get frustrated
Harder to form and remember or lose temper
long term memories
more easily
May work more slowly

What Students can do What Schools can do to

to improve sleep improve sleep

Set a sleep
Schedule Create a pre-bed
routine
Provide sleep Review school
Education start times
Avoid Caffeine in the No electronics - Starting school at a later time has
Afternoon and 30 min - Teach students about the been shown
evening before bed importance of sleep and its effects
to improve attendance and
student readiness

Teaching Strategies
Chat Stations
Start by posting 5+ questions around the room. Place
students in groups of 2-4. Using a graphic organizer, have
the students walk around to each post and answer the
question. Once everyone is done, come back together and
discuss responses as a class
Think Pair Share
Starting with a question, students will "think" of a
response. They will then stand up and find another
person in the room to "pair" up with. Lastly, the pair will
each "share" their response and discuss

Encourage Participation Give Breaks

Use discussions, interactive notebooks, or If you notice the class beginning to drift off, allow the
graphic organizers into your lessons students a minute to stand up, move around and
stretch

Helpful Links

More
Information on
Teaching
Health and Stratgeies
Educator
Wellness Sleep
Resources Chat Stations
Think Pair Share