How Much Sleep Do Kids Need?
My 1st grade daughter told me that a boy in her class fell asleep and the teacher couldn’t wake him up. She says he slept for two full hours. Stories like this crack me up (yet scare me too!). I’m never quite sure of the level of accuracy.
This situation happened on a Monday, so I was thinking that this poor boy probably didn’t get enough sleep and was too busy over the weekend. It got me wondering, how much sleep do kids need, so they can make it through the day at school.
I found an article on KidsHealth.org with some useful information. Here’s a quick run down, and you can read the entire article for more details that pertain to your child’s age.
- 0-6 months: 16-20 hours per day, but not all at once, of course!
- 6-12 months: About 3 hours during the day and 11 hours at night.
- 1-3 years: 10-13 hours; naps optional.
- Preschoolers: 10-12 hours per night; most will outgrow naps.
- School-Age Children: Kids 6-9 need about 10 hours per night.
- Preteens: Children ages 10-12 need just over 9 hours per night.
- Teens: 8-9.5 hours per night (but most don’t get enough).
Make sure yours kids are getting enough sleep, so they can be “sharp”at school!
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Hi, I'm Katie. I’ve been successfully working at home and homeschooling my kids for the past 14 years, so I figured it’s time to get out there and start sharing what I’ve learned along the way. I'm glad you're here to join in the fun!
