This week we learned all about dental health! The magic number was two. Our friends learned that they can take care of their teeth by brushing them with toothpaste twice a day- once in the morning and once at night for two minutes. The dentist is a doctor that helps us keep our mouths and teeth healthy; we should visit the dentist twice a year for a cleaning and a check up.
Some of the fun projects we did this week were brushing laminated paper "teeth" to clean off the dry erase marks or "sugar bugs" using real toothpaste and toothbrushes. Our peaches loved the dental set with clay and play dough! Then they brushed their own teeth with brand new tooth brushes and took turns using a mirror. We counted our teeth in the mirror too. As we worked, we talked about brushing on the top and bottom, on their gums, all the way in the back, and even their tongues. And finally, they enjoyed painting with toothbrushes. This was an exploration of important self care (although they probably all still require your help or supervision to brush teeth)! We sang songs and read books all about brushing teeth and going to the dentist too.
Shabbat Shalom,
Morah Ora & Morah Rivky
No comments:
Post a Comment