Keeping Your Teeth Clean: (My Teeth)
#3 in My Body Series
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What’s inside...
A delightful journey into the importance of dental hygiene, focusing on a young girl's quest to understand why cleaning her teeth is essential. Along the way, she learns about the science of teeth, meets friendly dental professionals, and discovers tools and techniques to keep her smile bright. Additionally, the text explains the presence of different kinds of bacteria in our mouths, distinguishing between helpful and harmful bacteria and offering insights on how to maintain good dental health through simple texts and color photos aimed at young readers.
Discussion points
Why do you think it's important to keep your teeth clean?
What are some ways we can make sure our teeth stay healthy?
How do you feel when you brush your teeth?
Can you remember what the book says about visiting the dentist?
Tip: Role play these questions
Let your child lead parts of the discussion to gauge their understanding and perceptions about dental hygiene.
Discuss your own dental care routine and how you keep your teeth healthy, to set a practical example for your child.
Show enthusiasm about dental health to make the conversation more engaging and less of a chore.
Key lessons
Example Lesson: Importance of Oral Hygiene
Explanation: The story highlights the daily routine of brushing and flossing, showcasing characters who make it a fun and integral part of their day.
Real-World Application: Children will be encouraged to adopt consistent brushing and flossing habits, understanding that it’s an essential part of staying healthy.
Example Lesson: Responsibility
Explanation: Characters in the book are shown taking charge of their dental care, demonstrating the importance of personal responsibility.
Real-World Application: Kids learn to take responsibility for their hygiene, understanding that their actions have direct impacts on their health.
Example Lesson: Preventive Care
Explanation: The book explains how regular dental check-ups can prevent problems before they start, through friendly dentist characters.
Real-World Application: This encourages children to not fear dental visits but see them as a positive step towards health, promoting regular check-ups.
Example Lesson: The Consequences of Neglect
Explanation: The narrative includes scenarios where neglect leads to toothaches or cavities, illustrating the consequences of poor dental hygiene.
Real-World Application: This teaches children the importance of regular dental care and motivates them to avoid negative outcomes through proper hygiene practices.
Example Lesson: Building Healthy Routines
Explanation: The book reinforces the concept of making teeth cleaning a daily habit, with characters setting specific times for brushing and flossing.
Real-World Application: Children learn the value of consistency and routine in maintaining health, helping them establish structured habits in their daily lives.