Title: “Why Do I Brush My Teeth?” Author: Angela Royston Date of Publication: August 1st, 2016 Publisher: My Body Books, QEB Publishing Description and Reason for Choosing: This book takes children on an educational journey about the importance of brushing teeth. There are several sections within the books which outline various dental health topics … Continue reading Non-Fiction Book for Dental Health: “Why Do I Brush My Teeth?”
Title: “I Love to Brush My Teeth” Author: Shelley Admont Date of Publication: March 5, 2014 Publisher: Shelley Admont Publishing; Kids Kiddos Books Ltd. Description and Reason for Choosing: This book is about a bunny named Jimmy who doesn’t like to brush his teeth and lies about doing so. One day Jimmy’s toothbrush comes … Continue reading Fiction Book on Dental Health: “I Love To Brush My Teeth”
Popular Film: Clip 1: Film Title: Tooth Brushing with Charlie Brown (watch until 3:05) Producer: Lee Mendelson and Bill Melendez Year: 1978 Length: 4:53 Rating: Not-Rated (Educational TV Program) Clip 2: Film Title: It’s Dental Flossophy with Charlie Brown (watch until 3:50) Producer: Lee Mendelson and Bill Melendez Year: 1979 Length: 5:22 … Continue reading Popular Film to Teach Kids About Dental Health
Film Title: What causes cavities? (watch full video) Producer: TED-Ed and Mel Rosenberg Year: 2016 Length: 5 minutes Rating: Not rated (Educational youtube video) Summary: Film Description: This animated and clearly narrated film starts off by talking about how archaeologists found cavities in the teeth of cavemen skulls. This is the BEST documentary about dental health … Continue reading Dental Health Documentary to Teach Kids About Cavities
Site name: Colgate Bright Smiles, Bright Futures: Program Materials for Parents Reason for Choosing This Site: The layout of the Colgate site was very crisp, attractive, and easy to navigate. There were many eye-catching titles for articles, and resources for every age, including K-2 students. My favorite parts were the print-outs and activities towards … Continue reading Dental Health Site for Parents: “Colgate Bright Smiles”
Site Name: Mouth Healthy Kids: American Dental Association – “Smile Smart Dental Health Curriculum” Reason for Choosing This Site: The above website was found under a reputable site associated with the American Dental Association (ADA). Within the site there are several tabs with resources for various audiences such as children, parents and pre-teens. This particular … Continue reading Dental Health Site for Teachers: “Mouth Healthy Kids – ADA”
Site Name: Sesame Street – Healthy Teeth Website Reason for Choosing This Site: This is the BEST website that I found for students to use to learn about dental hygiene. It offers a variety of instructional videos, and catchy songs that can help students remember why it is important to learn about the topic. … Continue reading Dental Health Site for Students: “Sesame Street – Healthy Teeth”