Objective

By the end of this lesson, the student will understand the importance of brushing their teeth and how to do it properly, making teeth brushing a fun and routine part of their day.

Materials and Prep

• No special materials are needed for this lesson, just a toothbrush and some water.
• Make sure to have a clean space where the student can practice brushing their teeth.
• Be prepared to demonstrate brushing techniques and encourage the student to mimic you.

Activities

• Brush Along with Me:

  Start by showing the student how to brush their teeth. Use a toothbrush and pretend to brush your teeth while explaining the steps. Then, encourage the student to mimic you.

• Teeth Brushing Dance:

  Create a fun dance that involves brushing motions. Play some music and dance while pretending to brush your teeth. This will make the activity lively and enjoyable!

• Teeth Story Time:

  Tell a short, fun story about a character who loves to brush their teeth. Make it interactive by asking the student what the character should do next in the story.

Talking Points

• "Brushing your teeth helps keep them shiny and strong!"
• "Do you know what happens if we don’t brush our teeth? They can get sad and have little holes!"
• "Let’s pretend our toothbrush is a magic wand that makes our teeth sparkle!"