Youth Health. Literacy, Eating, and Activity for Primary

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1 HWS-PLS.711 FG Facilitator s Guide Suggested book: Those Icky Sticky Smelly Cavity-Causing but Invisible Germs (English and Spanish) By: Judith Anne Rice Illustrated by: Julie Ann Stricklin Length of Session-30 minutes Summary of Book The reader goes through the day with Sal. Sal starts his day by brushing his teeth. With every meal or snack Sal eats during the day, more and more germs stick to his teeth. Sal brushes away the different types of icky, sticky, smelly, cavity-causing invisible germs. However, brushing after each meal is not enough. Regular six-month checkups to the dentist are needed also. Concepts Introduced in Book 1. When to brush your teeth 2. Why it s important to brush your teeth 3. How to brush your teeth 4. What to expect when you visit the dentist Objectives Students will brush teeth at least twice each day Students will visit the dentist every six months Suggestions for Facilitator Read the book Those Icky Sticky Smelly Cavity-Causing but Invisible Germs. Incorporate some of the Discussion Questions. Literacy, Eating, and Activity for Primary Youth Health Prepare Taking a Bite. Conduct one or more of the reinforcement activities. Distribute newsletter to parents. Discussion Questions Who has been to the dentist before? Why do we go to the dentist? (To get the plaque and tartar off of our teeth that builds up over time.) Should we be afraid of the dentist? (no) How many times are we supposed to visit the dentist each year? (2 times. How many times are we suposed to brush our teeth each day? (at least 2.) When are we supposed to brush our teeth? (When you wake up in the morning and before you go to bed.) How long are we supposed to brush? (at least 2 miutes.) So, what s our magic number today?(2) Why should we floss everyday? (Be cause our toothbrush can t clean between our teeth.) What do our teeth help us do? (Chew, talk, smile, etc.) What are some foods that are healthy for our teeth? (Fruits, vegetables, dairy) What are some foods that are unhealthy for our teeth? (Soda, candy, cookies, cake, etc.)

2 Materials and equipment needed Happy Smilies Activity paper plates magazines scissors glue sticks Tyrone Tooth Activity Paper or pillow toooth with piece of Velcro; Laminated pictures of foods; Sticky foods such as candy, cookies, soft drinks, bread ceral, and pasta should have Velcro on back. Other foods will not have Velcro, so they will not stick to Tyrone. Big toothbrush Flossing activity jump rope Balloons or stuffed/plastic fruit or vegetable characters Brushing activity (1 item for each student) 4 x 4 ceramic tiles Toothbrushes Dry erase marker Taking a Bite Apples slices Cheese, cut into cubes Reinforcement activities Taking a Bite Supplies Apple Apple slicer Cheese, cubed Napkins 1. Cut apple into 6 to 10 slices.distribute an apple slice and a cube of cheese to each child. 2. Have children put their lips over their teeth and try to take a bite of an apples slice. Repeat for the cube of cheese. 3. Emphasize importance of why we need to take care of our teeth. 4. Explain that even though cheese can stick to your teeth, it contains calcium which helps keep our bones and teeth 2 strong and healthy. Child and Adult Care Food Program Reimbursement Snack Ages 3 to 5 need ½ ounce of cheese and ½ cup fruit OR ½ ounce of cheese and ½ cup milk or juice to qualify. Ages 6 to 12 need 1 ounce of cheese and ¾ cup fruit OR 1 ounce of cheese, ¾ cup juice or 1 cup milk to qualify. Jump for Teeth Remind children that jumping, walking, and marching are activities that helps calcium go into your bones and make you stronger. Have children do different activities (i.e. jumping, marching) and count up to the number of teeth humans have in their mouths (20 primary and 30 permanent). Happy Smiles Have children draw a smile with teeth on a piece of paper or paper plate. Cut out pictures of healthy foods from a magazine that make teeth happy. Have children paste the pictures on their papers. Sorting Tooth Friendly Foods Use a basket of food models or laminated photographs. Allow students to name the foods and determine if this is a food that will stick to your teeth. Tyrone Teeth Big rope (or jump rope) Balloons, stuffed/plastic fruit and vegetable characters, or crumpled pieces of paper Flossing helps to get the icky sticky cavity causing germs that may hide between the teeth. Demonstrate how to floss by using 4 or more children. Line up 3 or more students in the shape of a semi-circle (smile) shoulder to shoulder facing the rest of their friends. Place a balloon, stuffed/plastic food or

3 crumpled paper between the students to represent food that can get caught between teeth. Have two other students use the jump rope to floss between each of the three students to dis lodge the balloons. Brushing Techniques The University of Kentucky Health Education through Extension Leadership (HEEL) Project and the Nutrition Education Programs provide models and puppets with teeth for brushing demonstrations. During the brushing demonstration, emphasis the toothbrush should be the right size for a person s mouth. Most dental professionals recommend soft bristled brushes for their ability to remove plaque from teeth. A smaller head on the tooth brush makes it easier to reach back teeth. The tooth brush needs to fit the mouth. When should you replace a toothbrush? A toothbrush needs to be replaced: every three months or when it begins to wear out after a cold or flu Demonstrate brushing by: Holding the bristle at a 45 angle Gently brush the outer surface of two or three teeth at a time. Repeat. Repeat along the inner tooth surface Brush vertically, making several up and down strokes Scrub the biting surface with a gentle back and forth motion Brush the tongue Suggest that students sing Twinkle, Twinkle Little Star in their minds as they are brushing. It is a good guide to make sure you are brushing long enough. Brush that Smile 4 x 4 inch ceramic tile or laminated, white card stock (1 per student)* Tooth brush (1 per student) Dry erase marker (1 per student) 1. Distribute the tiles and markers to each student. Ask them to draw a smile on the tile, including as many teeth as they can fit. 2. Review proper brushing technique. 3. Distribute a toothbrush to each student. Emphasize that these tooth brushes should NOT go into their mouths. 4. Ask students to practice correct brush ing technique and brush the smile off of the tile. 5. Collect tiles, markers, and toothbrushes to use at future programs. *If ceramic tiles are not available, laminated construction paper will work. Oral Health Calendar Encourage students to brush teeth at least twice each day and floss at least once per day. Distribute an oral health calendar/log for student to record the number of times they brush and floss each day. (See Evaluation Tools.) The log can be kept at their desk at school or sent home as a family activity. Be prepared to reward the students who complete the activity on your next visit with a sticker, toothbrush, or pencil. Avoid using food as rewards. Partner with Dental Health Professionals Contact a local dental health professional in your community when planning programs. The professional may be able to partner with you at presentations or provide free supplies for the presentations. Paige Blackburn, Graphic Artist Jeffery Hines, Graphic Artist Pam Sigler Extension Specialist for Curriculum and Instruction May The development of the HEEL program was made possible by Senator Mitch McConnell with funds earmarked for the University of Kentucky, College of Agriculture, Lexington, KY and budgeted through the CSREES/USDA Federal Administration. Copyright 2008 for materials developed by University of Kentucky Cooperative Extension. This publication may be reproduced in portions or its entirety for educational or nonprofit purposes only. Permitted users shall give credit to the author and include this copyright notice. Educational programs of the Kentucky Cooperative Extension serve all people regardless of race, color, age, sex, religion, disability, or national origin. 3

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