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My Brushing Chart

For Students Pre-K - 1st
Your very own brushing chart! Check off each time you brush twice a day for four weeks. Illustrates the correct way to brush and floss.
Article
Curated OER

Kids Health: Taking Care of Your Teeth

For Students 3rd - 5th
Learn the importance of practicing good dental hygiene. For auditory learners, a read-aloud feature is also available.
Activity
Read Works

Read Works: A Healthy Smile

For Teachers 2nd
[Free Registration/Login Required] An informational text telling the importance of caring for your teeth by brushing, flossing, and visiting the dentist. A question sheet is available to help students build skills in reading comprehension.
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Healthy Teeth: Oral Health Education Database: Teeth and Gums

For Students 3rd - 8th
Ever wonder what the difference between baby teeth and adult teeth is? Learn about tooth growth and development. In addition, find out information about the different types of teeth in your mouth and the specific parts of a tooth.
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Read Works

Read Works: Is It Time for a New Toothbrush?

For Teachers 2nd Standards
[Free Registration/Login Required] This passage is a stand-alone curricular piece that reinforces essential reading skills and strategies and establishes scaffolding for vocabulary learning. It contains questions and teacher guides and...
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Save Your Smile: Get Your Child to Brush

For Students 9th - 10th
An article with information on how to encourage a child to brush his/her teeth and how to encourage children to be enthusiastic about this necessary personal hygiene step.
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Teeth: Online Word Search Puzzle (Grade 1)

For Students Pre-K - 1st
Find words associated with teeth (like brush, floss, dentin, enamel, and molars) in this word search. When you're done, rescramble the letters and play again.
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Teeth: Online Word Search Puzzle (Grade 3)

For Students 3rd - 5th
Find words associated with teeth (like molar, pulp, permanent, nerve, and dentist) in this word search. When you're done, rescramble the letters and play again.
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Other

Healthy Teeth: Oral Health Education Database: Prevention

For Students 3rd - 8th
Get tips on how to prevent tooth decay. Learn how flouride works, as well as how to floss and brush your teeth. More specific information on dental x-rays and different sealants is also provided.
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Read Works

Read Works: Is It Time for a New Toothbrush?

For Students 2nd
[Free Registration/Login Required] An informational text about the proper way to use a toothbrush and how to know when to replace it. A question sheet is available to help students build skills in reading comprehension.
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Quia

Quia: Brushing Your Teeth

For Students 3rd - 5th
This site gives you opportunities to practice putting the planets in the correct order from the sun. Press "Click here to begin" to get started.
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Quia

Quia: Making a Peanut Butter and Jelly Sandwich

For Students Pre-K - 1st Standards
Put the steps of brushing your teeth in the correct order by placing numbers next to each step. Check your answers to see if you are right.
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Room Recess

Room Recess: Sequencing

For Students 3rd Standards
Move the train cars into the right order to show the sequence of steps involved in brushing your teeth, ordering pizza, wrapping a present, and more in this online sequencing game.
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Beacon Learning Center

Beacon Learning Center: Sequence of Events

For Students Pre-K - 1st Standards
Build sequencing skills by looking at transition words like first, next, then, and finally. Read four short paragraphs and use the transition clues to put the events in the correct order. Then use these words while typing an original...
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Children's Museum

The Children's Museum of Indianapolis: Health House: Food, Fitness and Fun: 24/7

For Teachers K - 1st
Engage your students in what it means to live a healthy life. They'll learn how to read food labels and understand basic nutrition. They'll take part in fun active play and learn about exercise benefits. Learn why healthy habits such as...