Dental Health Lesson for Pre-K & Kindergarten by Rissarae Mindfulness Education

Grade Level: Pre-K – K
Time: 30–45 minutes
Theme: Health, Hygiene, Life Skills

Dental Health Lesson for Pre-K & Kindergarten

Help children learn healthy habits with this fun and engaging Dental Health Lesson created by Rissarae Mindfulness Education™. This early childhood health activity teaches young learners why brushing teeth is important and how to care for their bodies.

Make Dental Health Month fun and meaningful with this engaging Pre-K & Kindergarten dental hygiene lesson that teaches children how to brush their teeth and care for their bodies.

This resource is perfect for:

• Dental Health Month (February)

• Preschool & Pre-K lessons

• Kindergarten health units

• Homeschool activities

• Personal hygiene lessons

• SEL & life skills learning

• Circle time or centers

Learning Objectives

Students will:

• Understand why we brush our teeth

• Identify when to brush (morning & night)

• Learn the basic steps of brushing teeth

• Build independence with personal hygiene routines

• Develop fine motor skills through related activities

Essential Question

How do we keep our teeth clean and healthy?

Materials Needed

• Toothbrush (real or toy)

• Cup (pretend water)

• Large tooth model OR laminated “big mouth” printable

• Whiteboard or chart paper

• Crayons/markers

• Glue

• Pom-poms or cotton balls (for “germs”)