OtterKnow Kids EncyclopediaThere are lots of helpful steps you can take to get ready for bed each night! Getting ready for bedtime helps your body and brain know that it is time to wind down. Following these simple steps every night makes falling asleep super easy!
You can pick out your clothes for tomorrow, put your toys away, and pack your backpack so the morning is easy. Then wash your face, brush your teeth, and change into your comfiest pajamas. After you are all cleaned up, try doing something quiet like reading a book or listening to a calm story!
When you get ready for bed the same way every night, your brain starts to feel sleepy automatically. A grownup can help you turn down the lights and tuck you in nice and snug. Preparing for bed helps you feel calm and safe as you drift off to sleep!
- Your brain actually starts making a sleepy chemical called melatonin when the lights get dim!
- Wearing comfortable pajamas helps your body temperature stay just right for sleeping.
- Kids who read a book before bed often have better dreams!
