As an educator or parent, you know how important it is to instill good dental habits in your preschoolers. These dental health preschool crafts are perfect for this!
One of the best ways to do that is by engaging them in fun and interactive activities that teach them about oral hygiene.
Crafting is a great way to accomplish this, and there are countless dental crafts that your little ones will love.
Here are ten epic dental crafts for preschoolers.
One of the best ways to do that is by engaging them in fun and interactive activities that teach them about oral hygiene.
Dental health activities
I’ve previously shared printable worksheets and activities for dental health in this post which you can get here.
These are a fun way to encourage kids to have healthy teeth and learn all about dental care.
During March, the national children’s dental health month, it’s essential we give them opportunities to learn about how to take care of their teeth.
Learn some fun ways to incorporate this like the tooth fairy games, and fine motor skills with these crafts.
They even incorporate some literacy activities. Kids will learn that having baby teeth is also very normal.
All you need for these is some white paint, the templates from the posts and you’re set!
Tooth Craft Sorting Activity
This tooth craft below is one way to get the kids sorting and learning about all the things that aren’t good for their teeth like mini marshmallows and cream.
These templates come with a happy tooth and a sad tooth. Oral health is so important. You can even add these to a bulletin board.
Kids will have a great time creating this great craft.
The tooth outline makes it easier to make this craft. Grab the template at the end of this post.
Instill proper dental hygiene with these fun crafts.
Crafting is a great way to accomplish this, and there are countless dental crafts that your little ones will love. Here are ten epic dental crafts for preschoolers:
Before I outline how to make this craft, here are some easy at home ideas to get started on dental crafts.
Toothbrush Art
Toothbrush art is a fun and easy way to create colorful designs while also teaching preschoolers about the importance of brushing their teeth. Simply dip a toothbrush in paint and let your little ones create their own unique artwork.
Flossing Friends
Flossing Friends is a great way to teach preschoolers about the importance of flossing. Cut out shapes of animals and use yarn or string as dental floss to teach the little ones how to floss in a fun way.
Tooth Fairy Pouch
The tooth fairy is a popular figure in the lives of young children. Help your preschoolers make their own tooth fairy pouch by decorating a small bag or box with glitter, stickers, and markers.
Paper Plate Teeth
Create paper plate teeth by using construction paper to create the teeth and glue them onto the plate. This is a fun way to teach preschoolers about the different types of teeth and their functions.
Brushing Chart
Make a brushing chart with your preschoolers. Draw a large tooth and have your child color it in as they brush their teeth each day. This is a great way to encourage good brushing habits.
Toothpaste Art
Toothpaste art is a fun way to create colorful designs while also teaching preschoolers about the importance of toothpaste. Squeeze toothpaste onto a piece of paper and let your little ones create their own unique artwork.
Dental Crown
Create a dental crown out of construction paper. Cut out a crown shape and have your preschooler decorate it with markers, stickers, and glitter.
Tooth Necklace
Make a tooth necklace by using string and painted tooth-shaped pasta or paper cutouts. This is a fun way to teach preschoolers about the different types of teeth and their functions.
Tongue Scraper
Create a tongue scraper by cutting out a tongue shape from construction paper and attaching a popsicle stick to the back. This is a fun way to teach preschoolers about the importance of cleaning their tongue.
Tooth shape Cookies
Bake tooth-shaped cookies with your preschoolers. This is a fun way to teach them about the importance of healthy snacks and how sugary snacks can harm their teeth.
Dental Health Preschool Crafts
What you will need to make this craft:
- white paper
- cotton balls (optional)
- glue
- coloring pencils or crayons
For this dental theme craft, be sure to have your template ready along with the materials.
First step is to print out the tooth craft with the items on each side.
Have the kids color in the items and their tooth if they wish.
I like to have them add some cotton balls on top to create a tooth. I get them to do this with the happy face and the sad face.
They will then sort the items under the correct tooth and paste them in.
We also discuss why these food items are bad or good for teeth.
We might also add more items by drawing them in.
Then, I love this part, it is optional. We create our names from the floss cards. These name letters are great.
We work on name building and letter recognition that way. We also talk about why flossing is good for our teeth.
Food items that are bad and good for our teeth
As parents and caregivers, we want to make sure our kids are healthy in every way, and that includes oral health.
The foods our kids eat play a big role in the health of their teeth.
Some foods can cause damage, while others can help keep teeth healthy.
Here are some examples of good and bad foods for our children’s teeth:
Foods that are bad for teeth:
- Sugary foods and drinks: Sugary foods and drinks can cause cavities and decay.
- Sticky or gummy foods: Sticky or gummy foods can cling to teeth and cause damage.
- Acidic foods and drinks: Acidic foods and drinks can wear away the enamel on teeth, leading to decay.
- Carbonated drinks: Carbonated drinks are often high in sugar and acid, making them a double threat to teeth.
- Chewy candy: Chewy candy is often high in sugar and can stick to teeth, causing damage.
Foods that are good for teeth:
- Fresh fruits and vegetables: Fresh fruits and vegetables are low in sugar and high in fiber, making them a great choice for teeth.
- Dairy products: Dairy products like cheese and yogurt are high in calcium, which can help strengthen teeth.
- Water: Water is a great choice for oral health because it washes away food particles and bacteria in the mouth.
- Nuts and seeds: Nuts and seeds are a great source of protein and minerals, which can help keep teeth healthy.
- Whole grains: Whole grains like brown rice and whole wheat bread are high in fiber, which can help keep teeth clean.
It’s important to remember that moderation is key.
While some foods are better than others for teeth, it’s okay to indulge in treats occasionally.
Encouraging good oral hygiene habits, like brushing and flossing regularly, is also crucial for maintaining healthy teeth.
Dental health preschool crafts
Here are some more FUN dental health preschool crafts to consider adding to your list.
This is a super cute craft from Michelle Hugeons on TPT. It’s a free craft. It’s also another sorting craft.
This dental health activity doubles as a counting activity and includes the tooth fairy. Get this from Olive Garden.
Another super cute teeth craft is this one from the Teacher Fairy.
Another super cute tooth craft which I love is from Preschool Play and Learn. And I LOVE that this one is super easy for preschoolers.
I write for this blog too and her crafts are amazing. Get this easy cotton ball tooth craft here.
Another here from the same author. A tooth flossing game and craftivity. Get the instructions at the blog.
Kindergarten worksheets and games has a super cute dental health craft showing kids the sequence of how to brush teeth and floss their teeth.
This tooth brushing craft is easy enough for preschoolers and kindergarten kids.
Kids Paper Crafts
Kids love crafts, and paper crafts are a great way to keep them engaged and entertained.
Paper is an inexpensive and versatile material that can be used to create a variety of fun and easy crafts for kids of all ages.
Whether you’re looking for a rainy day activity or a fun project to do with your kids, here are some fun and creative paper crafts that your kids are sure to love.
- This Leprechaun Following Directions Craft doubles as a following directions activity AND a paper craft.
- Bee or spring crafts are a great way to start learning about the changing seasons and this Bee a Good Friend Craft [Printable Template] doubles as a SEL activity.
- Another super cute Easter or spring craft. Get this Simple Bunny Craft Printable [Cut and Paste Template]
- The kids LOVE this name craft simply because it is so easy to make, Celebrate Dr Seuss Birthday Activities [Printable Name Craft]
- Another paperplate wonder, this Grogu Craft Easy Paper Plate Template is easy to make and kids love it.
- Don’t forget to see this cute and fun Pot of Gold Craft Pom Pom Printable for any age. Work on math patterns with this craft too.
Tooth food items sort craft
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