A Wonderleaf question
Why do we dream?
a real page from the book
We dream because a sleeping brain is still working. It sorts memories, feelings, and bits of the day, then blends some of them into scenes while we rest. Dreams are not always messages; often they are the mind organizing, practicing, and processing.
During REM sleep, the brain becomes especially lively while the body keeps most muscles still. That is why a child can dream about running, climbing, or shouting, yet stay tucked in bed. The story may be strange, but the brain is doing real work.
Wonder words
- memory
- sleep
- emotion
- brainstem
Try it out
In the morning, share one dream detail each and wonder which part might have come from yesterday.
Read the whole picture book
Watercolour scenes, straight answers, about three minutes cover to cover.
Open the picture bookKeep wondering
- Why does hair grow?
- How do germs get inside the body?
- Why do we cry tears?
- Why do we sweat?
- Why does my stomach growl?
- Why do we have a belly button?
And the next question?
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