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Just for fun! Take pictures of all the children

smiling.  Cut just the smiles out (make them

big enough so they are easily seen).  During

circle time, hold the smiles up one by one

and let the students guess whose smile it is

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Laminate some white cut out teeth.

Use dry erase markers to add "germs"

and "plaque" to the teeth.  Explain that

even if we can't see them, there are

germs on our teeth, and we have to

brush well to get them off!!

Give the students toothbrushes and let

them brush the teeth clean!!

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Angela Elmo's Healthy Teeth Healthy Me Brushy Brush

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Angela Elmo's Healthy Teeth Healthy Me Brushy Brush

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Cute clip from Sesame Street of Elmo and friends

brushing teeth!  Shows brushing teeth to be fun

and important!  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wxMrtK-kYnE

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Cut out large teeth from white paper.

Let the students use tooth brushes for

painting!  Great art activity and helps

the children learn how to use a tooth

brush!!

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This is a great felt board activity.  Cut out a happy tooth and a sad tooth,

as well as healthy food and unhealthy food (for teeth). Talk to the students

about the different foods and how they effect teeth. Then do the felt activity allowing them to place

the food near the teeth, determining whether the food would make teeth

happy or sad.  Here is a link to printables and the activity:
http://www.prekfun.com/themes/prekthemes/a-f/dental_hygiene/Dental_Hygiene__FlannelBoard.htm

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Dentist Fingerplay
If I
were a dentist

I know
what I would do (point to self)

I’d tell all children, “Brush your teeth,” (brush)

“Keep a smile just like new.” (big smile)

And if
a tiny hole should show, (make circle)

I’d say, “Climb into my chair,”

I’d make my little drill go

“Buzzzzzzzzzz!”

I’d
put a filling there.  (point to a tooth)

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Throw Your Tooth on the Roof!

This book tells what children around the

world do with a tooth when they lose it.

A great way to include a multicultural

lesson with Dental Health!

http://catchastarideas.blogspot.com/2012/01/dental-health.html

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The students create a mouth using construction paper and marshmallows.  They then practice brushing and flossing!  Easy and fun to make! Here's the link:

http://kiboomukidscrafts.com/dental-craft-and-song/

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http://www.123child.com/lessonplans/selfconcept/dentist.php
http://www.amazon.com/Tooth-Trouble-Jane-Clarke/dp/0439744962
http://kindergartenkidsatplay.blogspot.com/2013/03/having-fun-with-dental-health-and-april.html
http://www.brightnow.com/our-blog/songs-kids-about-brushing-your-teeth

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 Melissa's Songs for Kids about Brushing Your Teeth

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 Melissa's Songs for Kids about Brushing Your Teeth

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We all know that teaching children about brushing their teeth can be challenging. Using a song however is a great way to not only get them kids excited, but they will likely remember the jingle and start to have a better understanding of what it means to take care of their teeth. Here are some of our favorite songs about teeth:
Brushing (to the tune of "Twinkle, Twinkle, Little Star")
Here's my toothpaste
Here's my brush
I won't hurry, I won't rush.
Working hard to keep teeth clean
Front and back and in between
When I brush for quite a while
I will have a happy smile.

The Toothbrush Song (to the tune of "Row ,Row, Row Your Boat")
Brush, brush, brush your teeth
Brush them everyday.
We put toothpaste on our brush
To help stop tooth decay.
Floss, floss, floss your teeth.
Floss them every day!
Using the string to clean between
Keeps the plaque away!
Clean, clean, clean your teeth.
Clean them every day!
Your teeth will sparkle for years to come
In the most beautiful way!
Brush, brush, brush your teeth.
Brush them every day!
Happy, healthy teeth you'll have
If it's done this way.

I’ve Been Brushing (To the tune of “I’ve Been Working on the Railroad”)
I’ve been brushing with my toothbrush,
Brushing every day
I’ve been brushing with my toothbrush,
It’s how I fight decay.
All my teeth are gonna sparkle,
How proud I will be.
Every time I want to smile, my
Teeth will shine for me!
Always brush your teeth,
Every single day.
Keep those cavities away!
Use your brush and paste,
Just the way you should,
Keep your smile a-lookin’ good!

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Crocodile's Toothache
A great poem featured in Shel Silverstein's Where the Sidewalk Ends : Poems and Drawings

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Dentist Field Trip
You can schedule a dentist to come in. Some area even have dental programs where they will do free and low cost exams in your center. You could also go to a local dentists office.

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An "egg"spiriment could be done together. Which begins by explaining to the kids that the enamel on our teeth is similar to the shell on an egg. They both help to protect what's beneath. Then, put a boiled egg in a container with water and another egg in a container of cola. The students kept an eye on the eggs for a few days to see if any changes
occurred. It was discovered that the egg in the water did not change. However, there was some changes to the egg in the soda. The shell turned brown and its shell became weaker. You could rub off some of the egg shell. This experiment will help the kids knowldege of how sugary drinks and food can break down the enamel on their teeth and lead to cavities and toothaches.

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These are some book recommendations I found which could be read to the kids. One is the book: Why do I brush my teeth? Which has many great activities that you can do with your students. Another is the book: I Know Why I Brush My Teeth is about a boy who talks to his mother about dental health. One more cute and good book to use is the book called: Tooth Trouble by Jane Clarke (Author), Cecilia Johansson (Illustrator)