Kids ages 5 to 12 need 10 to 11 hours of sleep each night.
When you get enough sleep you can:
1. Pay attention better in school
2. Be creative and think of new ideas
3. Fight sickness so you stay healthy
4. Be in a good mood
5. Get along with friends and family
6. Solve problems better
Without enough sleep you can:
1. Forget what you learned
2. Have trouble making good choices
3. Be grumpy and in a bad mood
4. Have trouble playing games and sports
5. Be less patient with brothers, sisters, and friends
6. Have trouble listening to parents and teachers
