EYFS. Playtime - Toothbrush

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Information and guidance

Before using the content:

Today’s theme relates to dental care and hygiene.

• Ask for the children’s experiences of visiting the dentist.
• Who takes them?
• Do they go with their brothers and sisters?
• Do they receive stickers from the dentist or nurse?
• Ask the children what they need to keep their teeth clean.

Movement language:

You may wish to explore the following vocabulary included in the programme: brush, squeeze, squiggle, up, down, jump, forwards, backwards

Movement

Children will be asked to do the actions involved in cleaning teeth: opening wide and brushing up and down, back and front. Then they become the toothbrush themselves, jumping up and down landing on toes with bendy knees.

Song (to the tune ‘Jingle bells’):

Brush your teeth, brush your teeth
Give them all a treat
Brush up and down and all around
To keep them clean and neat.
In the morning and at night
Clean them twice a day
Brush up and down and all around
Keep fillings well away.

Story: Mrs Featherduster’s toothbrush

A specially-commissioned story about a magic toothbrush.

See the Teacher's Notes for more information and guidance on using the content.

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