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😴 Sleep and rest

8 short answers for ages 3–6. Start with “Why do we have a bedtime?” or explore the complete set together.

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Card 1/8 schedule2 min · Together Why do we have a bedtime? Revealexpand_more On the flip side 💬 A short, honest answer ⭐ A fun fact for grown-ups 🎲 A tiny 30-second game Flip the cardautorenew

Why do we have a bedtime?

A bedtime is simply an hour your family picks for the day to start winding down, and it lands at roughly the same point every evening. Doing it at the same time teaches your body what is coming next, so falling asleep turns into something easy instead of a nightly fight.

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Talk about itWhat is the best part of your bedtime?

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Did you know?Babies have no bedtime at all in the beginning, they sleep in short bursts around the clock until their body slowly learns the difference between day and night.

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Try itLook at a clock tonight and see what time your bedtime actually starts.

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Still curious?Why do beds have pillows and blankets?Learn more in the full apparrow_forward

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Card 2/8 schedule2 min · Together Why do beds have pillows and blankets? Revealexpand_more On the flip side 💬 A short, honest answer ⭐ A fun fact for grown-ups 🎲 A tiny 30-second game Flip the cardautorenew

Why do beds have pillows and blankets?

A pillow holds your head up so your neck stays in a comfy line with the rest of you, instead of bending all night long. A blanket traps a thin layer of warm air right against your skin, which is why you feel cosy even when the room around you is cool.

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Talk about itWhich do you like better, a big soft pillow or a flat one?

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Did you know?The very first pillows were carved from stone, and they were not about comfort at all, they were meant to keep crawling bugs out of sleeping hair.

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Try itPress your hand down into your pillow and feel how slowly it springs back up.

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Still curious?Why do some children sleep with a small light on?Learn more in the full apparrow_forward

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Card 3/8 schedule2 min · Together Why do some children sleep with a small light on? Revealexpand_more On the flip side 💬 A short, honest answer ⭐ A fun fact for grown-ups 🎲 A tiny 30-second game Flip the cardautorenew

Why do some children sleep with a small light on?

A small light gives your eyes just enough to make out the shape of the room, so a chair in the corner stops looking like something scary. It stays deliberately dim, because bright light tells your body it is still daytime and keeps you wide awake.

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Talk about itDoes your room feel different in the dark than it does during the day?

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Did you know?Plenty of night lights glow orange or red instead of white, since that colour bothers sleepy eyes the least.

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Try itTurn off the big light tonight and count how many things you can still make out.

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Still curious?Why do we rest even when we are not sleepy?Learn more in the full apparrow_forward

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Card 4/8 schedule2 min · Together Why do we rest even when we are not sleepy? Revealexpand_more On the flip side 💬 A short, honest answer ⭐ A fun fact for grown-ups 🎲 A tiny 30-second game Flip the cardautorenew

Why do we rest even when we are not sleepy?

Running, playing and paying close attention all burn through energy, and resting is how your body tops it back up without going all the way to sleep. Even sitting quietly with a book hands your busy brain a short break it can actually use.

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Talk about itWhat do you like doing when you want to be quiet for a bit?

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Did you know?In some countries a whole town slows down in the early afternoon, shops close for a while and everyone rests before the day starts up again.

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Try itLie still for one minute and notice how your breathing slows down on its own.

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Still curious?Why do lights turn on?Learn more in the full apparrow_forward

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Card 5/8 schedule1 min · Together What do you do before bed? Revealexpand_more On the flip side 💬 A short, honest answer ⭐ A fun fact for grown-ups 🎲 A tiny 30-second game Flip the cardautorenew

What do you do before bed?

Before bed, you might brush your teeth, put on pyjamas, and read a story. This helps your body know it is time to rest.

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Talk about itWhat is your favourite part of getting ready for bed?

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Did you know?Doing the same steps every night can help you fall asleep faster.

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Try itShow me one thing you do to get ready for bed.

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Still curious?Why do you take a nap?Learn more in the full apparrow_forward

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Card 6/8 schedule1 min · Together Why do you take a nap? Revealexpand_more On the flip side 💬 A short, honest answer ⭐ A fun fact for grown-ups 🎲 A tiny 30-second game Flip the cardautorenew

Why do you take a nap?

A nap is a short sleep in the middle of the day. It gives your busy body a little rest so you have energy for the rest of the day.

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Talk about itWhere do you like to nap?

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Did you know?Babies take many naps a day, but you probably only need one now.

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Try itLie down and pretend to nap for a few quiet seconds.

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Still curious?What do you do before bed?Learn more in the full apparrow_forward

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Card 7/8 schedule1 min · Together What are pyjamas for? Revealexpand_more On the flip side 💬 A short, honest answer ⭐ A fun fact for grown-ups 🎲 A tiny 30-second game Flip the cardautorenew

What are pyjamas for?

Pyjamas are soft, comfy clothes just for sleeping. They feel loose and cosy so you can move easily in bed.

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Talk about itWhat is your favourite pair of pyjamas?

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Did you know?Some pyjamas have feet built right in to keep your toes warm too.

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Try itPut on your pyjamas or pretend to, and notice how soft they feel.

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Still curious?How do you wake up in the morning?Learn more in the full apparrow_forward

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Card 8/8 schedule1 min · Together How do you wake up in the morning? Revealexpand_more On the flip side 💬 A short, honest answer ⭐ A fun fact for grown-ups 🎲 A tiny 30-second game Flip the cardautorenew

How do you wake up in the morning?

In the morning, your eyes open, you stretch your arms, and your body slowly feels awake and ready for the day.

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Talk about itWhat is the first thing you like to do when you wake up?

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Did you know?Sunlight coming through a window can help your body know it is time to wake up.

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Try itStretch your arms up high like you just woke up.

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Still curious?What do you do before bed?Learn more in the full apparrow_forward

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What this set covers

This set has 8 short, child-friendly answers about this topic and is designed for ages 3–6. Every card adds a fact, something small to try and a prompt that keeps the conversation going.

Questions in this set

Why do we have a bedtime?
Why do beds have pillows and blankets?
Why do some children sleep with a small light on?
Why do we rest even when we are not sleepy?
What do you do before bed?
Why do you take a nap?
What are pyjamas for?
How do you wake up in the morning?

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Answers are simplified for young children and checked against child-friendly science references.

😴 Sleep and rest

What this set covers

Questions in this set

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