First graders learn how and why to brush their teeth — the simple steps of good brushing, twice a day — to keep their teeth clean, strong, and healthy.
Students will be able to…
Your teeth help you eat and give you a big smile — so you have to keep them clean! How do you brush your teeth the right way?
Project this and have children put the steps of brushing teeth in order — from toothpaste to rinsing.
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Your teeth help you eat and smile — how do you keep them clean?
Children learn.
Children practice.
Children apply.
Children close.
Aligned to SHAPE America National Health Education & Physical Education Standards.
Comprehend concepts of dental health.
Practice healthy brushing habits.
Make healthy choices.
Access healthy-habit information.
Preview the three formative checks. Tap “Sample answer” to see what mastery looks like — hide them before you print for students.
Have children brush their teeth tonight for two minutes with a fun song. A printable brushing sheet is in the PE & Health library.
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A quick self-check with instant feedback, drawn from this lesson’s key terms.
A print-and-go review sheet with a built-in answer key. Tap “Show answer key” to reveal answers, or print the clean version for students.