Dental Health Lesson Plan

Homeschool Teacher - Lesson Plan & NewsletterFebruary 25, 2008


History


February is national dental health month.


Writing Prompt

Write a poem, song, or small report about brushing your teeth: http://www.abcteach.com/teeth/brushteeth.htm

Spelling

All of the vowels are missing in these words, can you figure out which ones? http://www.ada.org/public/education/teachers/smilesmarts/lifetime_activity_missing.pdf

Science

Learn about the importance of flossing with this fun experiment: http://www.healthyteeth.org/experiments/flossBoss.html


Math

Count and color the toothbrushes: http://www.ada.org/public/education/teachers/smilesmarts/shining_activity_count.pdf


Music

HAPPY TEETH SONGUse the tune from "Are you sleeping Brother John"
1. Brush your teeth,brush your teeth,everyday, everyday,use your brush and toothpaste,use your brush and toothpaste,twice a day, twice a day
2. Floss your teeth,floss your teeth,everyday, everyday,use your floss and fingers,use your floss and fingers,once a day, once a day
3. Eat healthy foods,eat healthy foods,everyday, everyday,don't eat lots of sugar,don't eat lots of sugar,it causes decay, it causes decay
4. Visit the dentist,visit the dentist,twice a year, twice a yearthe dentist checks your teeth,the dentist checks your teeth,open wide, open wide

Don’t Forget the Math Challenge!

http://homeschoolingk.blogspot.com/2008/02/homeschool-math-challenge-february-25.html



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