Sleep and Learning
Age 11 · Health
Good sleep helps your body stay healthy and your brain work well. Too little sleep can make you feel grumpy, lose focus, and find it harder to learn.
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Age 11: open this week
Browse Age 11In the picture
- Pillow under a sleeping head: nighttime rest
- Crescent moon at the window: night hours
- Raised hand at the desk: daytime focus
Examples
- Going to bed at a regular time and waking up ready for school.
- Staying up very late and finding it hard to concentrate in class.
Key takeaways
- Most children aged 8 to 11 need about 9 to 11 hours of sleep each night.
- Sleep helps mood, attention and memory.
Quiz: Sleep and Learning (Age 11)
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How much sleep do most children aged 8 to 11 need each night?
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What can too little sleep do?
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What does sleep help with?
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