Sleep Learning Stations: The Snooze Clues Mystery
I ran these Sleep Learning Stations last week, and the kids were all in! This interactive learning station activity invites students to move, explore, and think critically about why sleep matters. As they rotate through stations, students discover key benefits of sleep and record their learning in a little “Snooze Clues” mini booklet, turning abstract health concepts into a meaningful, memorable takeaway tool.
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What is the Snooze Clues Mystery Learning Activity?
The Snooze Clues Mystery is an interactive learning station activity exploring why sleep matters. Each station focuses on one benefit: brain power, body repair and energy, emotions and mental health, and growth - and gives them a quick way to see it in action. They move around the classroom, try something hands-on, and jot a quick note in the mini booklet.
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How to Set Up the Snooze Clues Mystery Learning Stations
Here’s a breakdown of how you set up the Snooze Clues Mystery Learning stations:
Print station posters and the clue learning materials (for clue #1, #3, and #5). Then, put them in a plastic protector.
Print and fold mini booklets - Link to folding tutorial video
Find Additional Materials:
Duplo or other building blocks for Clue #2.
Vis-a-vis wet-erase markers and cleaning materials for Clue #3
Bubbles for Clue #4
Then, set up stations around the classroom.
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Snooze Clues Mystery Student Directions
Once the stations are set up, it’s time for students to start exploring. Here are the activity directions:
Begin by asking students why they think sleep is important.
Explain how each station works and let students know that after they complete each station, there is a corresponding activity in their mini booklet.
Divide students into groups and assign them to a station. Once they start working, you can either set a timer and have students rotate as a class or have them rotate at their own pace.
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Debrief and Deep Discovery Questions
We circled up at the end and reviewed all five clues. I asked students to connect the clues back to their opening answers about why they think sleep is important and notice their new learnings. Here are some other debrief questions you could use, or have fun coming up with your own!
What are some good sleep habits?
What keeps you cozy while you're sleeping?
What's your favorite story to read before bed?
Honestly, this one ran itself once it was set up. Kids were engaged, and the mini booklets kept them focused!