Third graders learn how to take care of their teeth — brushing the right way for two minutes, twice a day — to keep their smile healthy and prevent cavities.
Students will be able to…
Your teeth have to last your whole life — so taking care of them matters! How do you brush your teeth the right way?
Project this and have children put the tooth-brushing steps in order.
Tap any phase to open the teacher moves and student actions.
Your teeth last your whole life — how do you keep them healthy?
Children learn.
Children practice.
Children apply.
Children close.
Aligned to SHAPE America National Health Education & Physical Education Standards.
Comprehend concepts of dental health.
Practice tooth-brushing habits.
Make healthy hygiene 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 for two full minutes tonight, using a timer. A printable dental sheet is in the PE & Health library.
Tap a card to flip it, then rate whether you knew it. Built from this lesson’s vocabulary.
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.