HEALTH 1

Teacher Rosalyn
Sleep and Rest
 Sleep is a state of rest
Definition: accompanied by altered level
of consciousness and relative
inactivity, and perception to
environment are decreased .

Rest is a condition in which

the body is in a decreased
state of activity without
physical emotional stress and
freedom from anxiety.
 Do you
remember a
time when you
did not get
enough sleep?
What happen?
 Now think
about a time
when you got
plenty of sleep,
What happen
when you woke
up?
 Well, getting
enough sleep is
very important to
your health. When
Why does this we sleep, our body
happen? and brain have a
chance to recover
from all the activity
of the day. It also
helps us get ready
for the next day.
Recommended Hours of Sleep

Newborn: 16-18 hours /day Adolescents: 8-10

hours
Infants: 12-14 hours

Toddlers: 10-12 hours Adult: 6-8 hours

Preschool: 11-12 hours

Elders: 6 hours
School-Age: 8- 12 hours
 Benefits of Sleep
Better concentration
Better attention span
Strong memory
Easier to learn new things
Healthy muscles, bones, and skin
Strong immune system
Faster healing time if you're hurt or sick
Lower stress
Healthy hormone levels
Better creativity
Better decision-making skills
Better growth and development
 REMEMBER:
Growing kids need enough
rest and sleep. Sleep is
important not only for your
body but also for your brain.
You need about 8- 12 hours
of sleep a day.
 Homework # 1
Create your bedtime routine.
Determine the time you sleep
and the time you wake up.
Ask help from your Mom and
Dad.
 Sleeping Waking-up Hours of

Time time sleep

Monday

Tuesday

Wednesday

Thursday

Friday

Saturday

Sunday

 LESSON 2
GOOD POSTURE
 Good posture refers to a
way a person stands, sits
and moves where there is
body alignment.


Every child has to build

and develop good bones.
The backbone is important
for a child posture.
Practice the following to maintain
good posture

A. Standing
1. Chin-up
2. Shoulders back
3. Stomach in
4. Arms in the sides
5. Feet slightly apart
Practice the following to maintain
good posture

B. SITTING
1. Sit on the whole seat
2. Rest your back on the back
seat
3. Feet on the floor
Practice the following to maintain
good posture

B. SITTING
1. Sit on the whole seat
2. Rest your back on the back
seat
3. Feet on the floor
Practice the following to maintain
good posture

C. WALKING
1. Look straight a-head
2. Move feet naturally
3. Swing arms naturally
 REMEMBER:

A good posture contributes to a

good appearance. A healthy
backbone helps a child develop
correct posture.
You need to maintain good
posture while walking, sitting
and standing.

QUIZ # 1
HEALTH 1

 I. TRUE OR FALSE
DIRECTION: Write true if the statement is
true, write false if the statement is false.
1. During sleep we are aware of things
around us.
2. Only human beings need to sleep.
3. Can getting healthy amounts of sleep
improve school results.
4. Students who don't get enough sleep
each night can feel moody and find it
difficult to concentrate during the day.
5. Sleep is important for our health.
6. Resting helps us to be unhealthy.
7. Playing indoor games is one of the
example of resting.
8. Rest is when we take a break from an
activity to relax.
9. When we sleep, our body and brain
have a chance to recover from all the
activity of the day.
10. You need about 8- 12 hours of sleep a
day.
II. A good posture contribute to a good
appearance. Name three habits to follow
to maintain a good posture in:
A. SITTING B. STANDING
1. 1.
2. 2.
3. 3.
C. WALKING
1.
2.
3.
 LESSON 3
Care for the Eyes
What happens when
you lose your sight?
Every child should take
care of his pair of eyes.
Without the eyes you
will never see the beauty
of the world.
You can see the
beautiful nature through
your eyes. You can
watch TV and movies like
cartoons.
How to Take Care of your Eyes
1. Avoid staring directly at the sun.
2. Do not wear eye glasses of other
people.
3. Do not wash your eyes when you
are tired.
4. Do not rub your eyes.
How to Take Care of your Eyes
5. Tell your teacher when you cannot
read the words from the blackboard.
6. Tell your parents when you feel
pain in your eyes.
7. Rest your eyes by closing them for
a few seconds.
8. Look away from the page or screen
of the computer and slowly blink
your eyes 10 times.
 Homework # 2
In a short bond paper, draw your
eyes and write two sentences that
tells the importance of your eyes.

1.

2.