Not getting enough sleep or not getting a good night sleep can affect a student’s academic, behavioral, social and emotional functioning. Establishing a regular bedtime routine is essential versus adhering to a set bedtime. Try some of these tips to help establish a consistent bedtime routine:

• Establish the steps to get ready for bed
• Establish what is needed to get ready for the next day
• Establish regular parent-child conversation at bedtime (what happened today)
• Read a bedtime story, sing a calming lullaby or song.

• Pick up my things
• Brush my teeth
• Get a drink of water
• Go to the bathroom
• Wash my hands
• Get my blanky and friends
• Say goodnight to everyone
• Get into bed and stay