Sleep Fight, Sleep Tight: How Sleep Fighting Babies Go Night Night
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What’s inside...
Sleep Fight, Sleep Tight: How Sleep Fighting Babies Go Night Night is a sweet and melodic bedtime tale of one baby's unsuccessful, but effort-filled fight against sleep. Expert sleep safety and early literacy strategies are provided to help build safe and healthy habits to improve the lives of children and their families.
Series reading
Non-Sequential
Age
0-3
Length
36 pages
Text complexity
Discussion points
How do you think the babies felt when they were trying to go to sleep?
What are some ways the babies tried to fall asleep in the story? Can you think of any other methods?
Why is sleep important for both babies and us?
How do the parents in the book help their babies fall asleep? How do we prepare for bedtime at our home?
What was your favorite part of the bedtime routine in the story, and why?
Tip: Role play these questions
Before reading, briefly discuss your child’s own bedtime routine and feelings about going to sleep. This personal connection makes the story more relatable.
While reading the story, pause at key moments to ask your child how they think a character is feeling, enhancing their empathy and understanding of emotions.
Encourage your child to imagine alternative endings or different ways the babies in the book could fall asleep, fostering creativity and problem-solving skills.
After reading, highlight the importance of a good night's sleep and relate it back to the characters in the book, reinforcing the book’s themes in a real-world context.
Key lessons
Example Lesson: Importance of Sleep
Explanation: The story demonstrates how babies who resist sleeping ultimately learn the benefits of a good night’s sleep through whimsical and engaging bedtime routines.
Real-World Application: Children can relate this to their own bedtime routines, understanding why getting enough sleep is crucial for their health and well-being.
Example Lesson: Embracing Routine
Explanation: In the book, the sleep fighting babies learn to embrace their bedtime ritual, showing how routine can lead to positive outcomes.
Real-World Application: Children can be encouraged to develop their own routines that aid in daily activities, such as getting ready for school or bedtime.
Example Lesson: Problem Solving
Explanation: Throughout the story, various methods are tried to get the babies to sleep, showcasing problem-solving skills.
Real-World Application: Children learn to apply different strategies to overcome challenges they face in their lives, such as dealing with new tasks or conflicts.
Example Lesson: Cooperation and Listening
Explanation: The babies in the book eventually cooperate and listen to their caregivers, leading to a peaceful sleep environment.
Real-World Application: This teaches children the value of cooperating and listening to parents or teachers, which can improve their social interactions and academic performance.