Dental Hygiene Awareness

Level 1 requires guided modeling. 'Dental Hygiene Awareness' reinforces healthy habits and safety awareness in structured format.

• Framework: IPC
• Unit: Health, Safety and Hygiene
• Learning area: Science
• Level: Level 1

Objectives

• Follow 2–3 step directions
• Identify key safety or hygiene concepts
• Participate in discussion

Instructions

Materials

- Large plastic model of a set of teeth with a giant toothbrush.

- Laminated pictures of healthy foods versus sugary snacks.

- Small mirrors for each child.

- White playdough and plastic toy animals or dolls.

- A basin of water and a clean cloth for cleanup.

Learning Objectives

- Demonstrate the correct circular motion for brushing teeth using the model.

- Identify at least two types of food that are healthy for teeth.

- Practice looking at their own teeth in a mirror to build self-awareness.

- Explain why we brush our teeth using simple language.

Step-by-Step Instructions

1. Gather the children in a circle and hold up the large tooth model to capture their attention.

2. Ask the children to use their mirrors to look at their own teeth and describe what they see.

3. Demonstrate the brushing motion on the model using slow, circular strokes to show how we clean all surfaces.

4. Invite each child to come forward and practice the circular brushing motion on the model.

5. Present the laminated pictures of food and ask the children to sort them into healthy items and sugary items.

6. Explain that sugar can make teeth feel sick, while healthy food keeps them strong.

7. Give each child a small ball of white playdough to press onto the teeth of a plastic animal toy.

8. Instruct the children to use a small brush or their fingers to remove the playdough, simulating the removal of food particles.

9. Lead a short group discussion about when we brush our teeth, such as after breakfast and before bed.

10. Conclude the activity by having the children wash their hands and put away the materials.

Educator Tip

If children struggle with the concept of circular motion, use a song with a repetitive rhythm to help them pace their movements. You can also extend this activity by creating a chart where children place a sticker each time they brush their teeth at home for a week.

Assessment

- Observe if the child can successfully mimic the circular brushing motion on the model.

- Note if the child can correctly categorize at least one healthy food item versus one sugary item.

- Listen for the child using vocabulary like brush, clean, or healthy during the sorting task.

Educator tip

Pre-cut difficult pieces; use visual schedule; model health vocabulary.

Assessment

Checklist: engagement, comprehension, correct task attempt.

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