DENTAL CARE 22nd Jul 2019
Healthy teeth make a beautiful smile. The topic was introduced to children through an interactive game. To retain the attention of children, teacher planned this theme in a fun way method.
Teacher introduced the sight words UP, Down, Round, Brush, Teeth, Tongue, Tongue cleaner etc. with relevant action songs. Children were excited to see giant teeth prop. Teacher explained that we use teeth to cut and chew the food. So we need healthy teeth to stay healthy. Teacher demonstrated the steps to be followed for oral care with the help of a volunteer student.
Step 1: Rinse the mouth
Step 2: Apply Paste on the brush (pea size)
Step 3: Brushing the front teeth UP and DOWN
Step 4: Brushing back teeth ROUND and ROUND
Step 5: Brushing upper jaw back teeth ROUND and ROUND
Step 6: Brushing UP and DOWN back of the teeth
Step 7: Rinse the mouth
Step 8: Clean the tongue with tongue cleaner and rinse mouth with water.
Teacher emphasised on good eating habits by including citrus fruits and milk products in meals. She also explained that the good eating habit includes
o taking small bite of the food,
o chew the food,
o gulp the food without wide opening the mouth or making sound.
Teacher emphasized that to keep the teeth clean and sound we should brush twice, in morning and at night. The day concluded with craft activity in the class. Children were encouraged to make toy brush using popsicle and paper.
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