Sleep is crucial for development. Getting enough good-quality sleep benefits:

  • physical health: rest, growth, immune function
  • emotions
  • memory
  • learning

Interventions in schools should aim to contribute to the adoption of healthy sleep habits in young people, in particular by taking into account their sleep needs in school organization.

Keywords

  • relaxation
  • rest
  • routine
  • sleep cycles

Key moments for implementing structured educational interventions

  • Preschool
  • Elementary 2
  • Elementary 5
  • Elementary 6
  • Secondary II
  • Secondary IV
  • Secondary V

Last update: March 20, 2024

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