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Moon Up, Eyes Closed

Sleep and Dreams: Why do we sleep and dream?

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Every night, you sleep. Sleep gives you a rest.

You feel fresh when you wake up.

Sleep helps kids grow.

Sleep helps your brain work well.

Your brain keeps working while you sleep. So does your body.

You can have a dream when you sleep.

A dream is a picture, a thought or a feeling.

Kids 6 to 12 need 9 to 12 hours of sleep.

A cat needs to sleep too.

Words to know

  • dream: night picture
  • fresh: rested and new
  • brain: thinking part

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