Losing a Tooth: (My Teeth)
My Teeth Series
What’s inside...
This delightful tale follows a young child's experience of losing their first tooth and learning about the importance of dental care. Uh-oh! You've got a loose tooth! Don't worry. Losing a tooth is a normal process our body goes through. What do you do? Find out in this easy-to-read Pebble Emerge book. With simple text and color photos, young readers will learn all about their teeth.
Series reading
Non-Sequential
Age
5-8
Length
24 pages
Text complexity
Discussion points
How did you feel when you lost your first tooth?
What do you think makes your teeth special?
Can you imagine how the character felt when they lost their tooth?
Why do you think we lose baby teeth and get new ones?
How do you think taking care of our teeth helps us?
Tip: Role play these questions
Start by sharing your own story of losing a tooth to create a personal connection.
Encourage your child to describe what they think about their own teeth, reflecting both on feelings and facts they know about dental care.
Relate the book's story to the natural process of growing up, highlighting the positive aspects of growth and change.
Emphasize the importance of oral hygiene by discussing the daily routines for healthy teeth.
Ask questions that prompt your child to think about how the characters in the book might feel, fostering empathy and understanding.
Key lessons
Example Lesson: Understanding natural processes
Explanation: The book explains the natural process of losing baby teeth and the growth of permanent teeth.
Real-World Application: Kids can learn to embrace natural changes in their bodies and approach them with curiosity rather than fear.
Example Lesson: Importance of oral hygiene
Explanation: Through the narrative, the importance of taking care of one’s teeth is emphasized, even when they are temporary.
Real-World Application: Children can adopt healthy dental habits like brushing and flossing regularly, understanding the impact on their permanent teeth.
Example Lesson: Patience through transitions
Explanation: The story illustrates the waiting period associated with losing a tooth and growing a new one.
Real-World Application: Children can learn the virtue of patience and understand that some things, like growth, cannot be rushed.
Example Lesson: Dealing with uncertainty and fear
Explanation: The main character goes through emotions of fear and excitement, providing a relatable scenario for young readers.
Real-World Application: This can help children manage mixed emotions in uncertain situations, using the story’s context as a coping mechanism.
Example Lesson: Celebrating milestones
Explanation: The book celebrates the milestone of losing a first tooth, turning it into an enjoyable and memorable experience.
Real-World Application: Children can learn to appreciate and celebrate small life milestones, enhancing their emotional development.