Naomi Kleinberg - Good Night, Tucked in Tight (All About Sleep)

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I ts bedtime on Sesame Street! Elmos mommy reads him a book about the Sleepytime Monster, an imaginary fellow who helps little monsters fall asleep by sprinkling Sleepy Dust over their heads.

Before you can say, Good night, sleep tight, Elmo is fast asleep.

Elmo begins to dream. And who should appear in the dream butthe Sleepytime Monster!

Sleep Fact #1

Everyone needs sleepbabies, children, parents, grandparents. Even animals need sleep!

Sleep Fact #2

During the day our bodies and brains work very, very hard in school and at play. So we get tired!

Sleep is important because it gives your body and brain time to rest and gives you energy to learn and play the next day.

Sleep Fact #3

Its best to go to sleep at about the same time every night. Also, make sure each night that you do things like brushing your teeth, taking a warm, soothing bath, and then reading a story.

Sleep Tip #1

Reading a story at bedtime is a good way to relax before going to sleep.

Sleep Tip #2

Talking about all the things you did during the day and what youll be doing tomorrow is another good way to help you have a good nights sleep and to get ready for the next day.

Sleep Tip #3

Getting tucked in helps you feel warm and comfy. And, most important of all, its always nice to get a good-night hug and kiss before going to sleep.

Sleep Fact #4

Sometimes it isnt so easy to fall asleep. Distractions like light and noise can make it hard.

Sleep Fact #5

As you sleep, you have dreams. Sometimes you remember your dreams and sometimes you dont.

A Note to Parents

Its important for children to get enough sleep each night, to give their minds and bodies a rest and to recharge the energy they need to think and learn at school the next dayand also to play happily and well. The National Sleep Foundation recommends that preschool children get between eleven and thirteen hours of sleep a night. However, in this busy day and age, too many kids dont get all the sleep they need. A sleep deficit can affect a childs alertness, making it more difficult to pay attention, think clearly, and learn. It can even affect memory and mood. Tired toddlers often get cranky more easily. And at least one study has shown that children who dont sleep enough can be prone to getting hurt more easily.