While this site is dedicated to promoting physical activity, which is associated with physical, psychological, and academic health, physical activity is just one critical component contributing to holistic health. There are many, including diet, stress, and support networks…and sleep! Many of us report an increased crankiness with lack of sleep, but sleep is also inexplicably linked to a host of other factors.
In this article, sleep quality and duration are connected to learning, the ultimate goal of our education system. As such, sleep is an important consideration for educators, and addressing children’s sleep habits may be that missing link in enhancing academic performance.
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