Wellness and Sleep Hygiene - Health and Wellness School Counseling & SEL Lesson

Are your students coming to school tired, unfocused, or struggling to build healthy routines? This Sleep Hygiene & Wellness counseling lesson helps upper elementary students understand the importance of sleep and gives them the tools they need to build better habits at home. This lesson helps students understand why sleep matters and how their daily habits impact their energy, mood, and success. What’s Included: ✔️ Counselor’s Guide with ASCA & CASEL aligned objectives ✔️ Detailed lesson plans with scripts (just print & go!) ✔️ Pre & Post Self-Assessments for easy data tracking ✔️ Experiential Sleep Bingo Icebreaker ✔️ Large Group Activities ✔️ Social Stories with relatable characters ✔️ Sleep Plan & Wellness Activities ✔️ Reflection + Goal Setting Pages Students will learn to: Understand the benefits of sleep Identify barriers that impact their sleep habits Learn strategies to improve their nighttime routines Practice responsibility and self-discipline Set realistic sleep and wellness goals Activities Include: ✨ Sleep Bingo Icebreaker – Students move around and explore different sleep habits in a fun way 📖 Social Stories – Meet relatable characters like “Sleepy Sally” and “Alert Alex” to spark discussion 📝 Sleep Plan Activity – Students problem-solve and create better routines 🎯 Sleep Goal + Diary – Track habits and set personal goals (page 9) 💬 Reflection Activities – Help students think about their own choices and growth 📊 Data Collection Made Easy Track student growth with: Pre/Post self-assessments Simple, student-friendly surveys 💛 Why Counselors Love This Resource: ✔️ Low-prep, ready-to-use lesson ✔️ Highly engaging for upper elementary students ✔️ Real-life, relatable scenarios ✔️ Built-in data collection tools ✔️ Helps students build habits that actually stick If you’re looking for a meaningful, practical lesson that helps students build healthier routines and understand the importance of sleep, this resource is a must-have for your counseling program 💫