This week in class we have been learning about how to keep our teeth healthy. We began the lesson by sharing what we already knew about looking after our teeth. The children had lots of great ideas and talked about the importance of brushing our teeth daily, using toothpaste, flossing, visiting the dentist regularly and eating healthy foods to help keep our teeth strong.
We then explored how different foods contain different amounts of sugar. We discussed how some foods and drinks might seem healthy, but if we have too much of them they can still be harmful to our teeth.
We sorted foods into three categories: those with the least amount of sugar, those with the most amount of sugar, and foods that sit somewhere in the middle. This helped us think carefully about the choices we make and how they can affect our teeth.
We finished the lesson by discussing balance and moderation. The children learned that it is ok to enjoy treats such as chocolate and sweets sometimes, but it’s important to have them in moderation and to remember to brush our teeth afterwards. The class did a fantastic job sharing their ideas and thinking carefully about how they can take care of their teeth everyday!
