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Dental Health Month
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It is that time of the year when many teachers like to include dental health lessons for the children. At times a dentist or dental hygienist visits a school to help raise awareness about the importance of oral health. With or without a visiting guest speaker, there are many fun ways to help children appreciate the importance of caring for one’s teeth.
One thing I like to have available is an x-ray of teeth. We look for the roots and crowns of teeth on the x-ray. I also like to provide a model of teeth in which children can practice ‘brushing’ and ‘flossing’. Many good books can be found at the library or online about teeth or visiting the dentist. A variety of art projects can also add to the fun while learning about oral care. I will share some pictures and more ideas can be found in Week 23 – Day 1, Week 23 – Day 3, and Week 24 – Day 1 of the curriculum pages.
![Going to the Dentist Lesson](https://justmontessori.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/02/Dentist-Lesson.jpg)
![Teeth Lesson](https://justmontessori.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/02/tooth-lesson.jpg)
![Toothbrush Samples and Book/Poster](https://justmontessori.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/02/Teeth-Supplies.jpg)
This kit was a free resource found online for teachers. There are quite a few that one can find to include with classroom or homeschool lessons.
![1-20 Teeth Sequence](https://justmontessori.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/02/1-20-teeth-sequence-glue.jpg)
![Flossing Teeth Model](https://justmontessori.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/02/teeth-model-child.jpg)
![Teeth Game](https://justmontessori.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/02/DSC_0130.jpg)
![Tooth Counting Game](https://justmontessori.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/02/DSC_0953.jpg)
![Tooth Art - (marshmallow teeth and toothbrush)](https://justmontessori.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/02/DSC_1073.jpg)
![Art](https://justmontessori.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/02/DSC_1076.jpg)
![Teeth Art Samples](https://justmontessori.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/02/DSC_0942.jpg)