Dental Health Preschool Circle Time Plan

The Dental Health Preschool Circle Time Plan is a complete 5-day health unit designed to help young learners understand how to care for their teeth and develop healthy habits. Through read alouds, songs, movement, hands on crafts, sensory play, role play, and guided discussions, children explore dental health in a simple, engaging, and developmentally appropriate way.

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🗓️ What’s Included in the Dental Health Preschool Circle Time Plan

• 5 fully planned circle time lessons
• Daily learning objectives written in child friendly language
• Introduction scripts for each day
• Song and movement activities using familiar tunes
• Read aloud book suggestions with before and after discussion prompts
• Hands on crafts and sensory activities
• Role play and sorting activities
• Printable activity pages and worksheets
• Classroom posters for display and discussion
• Clear materials lists and step by step activity directions

📆 Daily Themes

• Day 1: Introduction to Dental Health
  Children learn what teeth are used for and why taking care of them is important. The lesson includes a read aloud, discussion, and a marshmallow teeth craft to help children understand how teeth work.
• Day 2: Foods and Drinks for Healthy Teeth
  Children explore which foods and drinks help keep teeth healthy and which can cause cavities. A sorting activity helps children make connections between food choices and dental health.
• Day 3: How to Brush and Floss
  This lesson focuses on proper brushing and flossing techniques. Children practice dental care routines through demonstrations, hands on models, and guided discussion.
• Day 4: Visiting the Dentist
  Children learn about the role of the dentist and dental tools. A dentist role play activity helps build familiarity and confidence while reinforcing healthy habits.
• Day 5: Losing a Tooth and the Tooth Fairy
  Children explore what happens when baby teeth fall out and how adult teeth grow in. A story based discussion and tooth themed sensory activity support understanding of this milestone.

📘 How to Use the Dental Health Preschool Circle Time Plan

• Use one lesson per day during circle time or whole group instruction
• Introduce each topic using the provided teacher scripts
• Read the suggested books and guide discussion using included prompts
• Reinforce learning through songs, movement, crafts, and sensory play
• Extend learning with role play, sorting activities, and posters

🎯 Educational Benefits

• Builds understanding of dental health and hygiene
• Encourages healthy habits and self care routines
• Develops oral language and vocabulary
• Strengthens listening and comprehension skills
• Supports fine motor development through hands on activities
• Promotes social emotional learning through role play

🖍️ Classroom Tips

• Set up a dentist dramatic play center to extend learning
• Display posters throughout the week for visual reinforcement
• Repeat songs and movements daily to build routine and confidence
• Encourage children to share personal experiences related to dental care

This Dental Health Preschool Circle Time Unit is ideal for preschool, pre k, kindergarten, and homeschool settings. It keeps planning simple while helping children develop lifelong healthy habits through play based learning.

Happy Teaching! 😊