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Brush Our Teeth

Time

  • 5 to 10 minutes

Materials

  • 2 toothbrushes
  • Toothpaste

Directions

With the appearance of the first tooth comes the need to begin brushing it. One way to help a child concentrate on the task is to do it together in front of a mirror.

Extensions

  • Brush each other's teeth, keeping toothbrushes separate to model good hygiene.
  • Brush the teeth on a doll or stuffed animal, talking about what you are doing.

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Copyright © 2004 by Susan Kettmann. Excerpted from The 2,000 Best Games & Activities with permission of its publisher, Sourcebooks, Inc.

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