This is a fun brush your teeth song for preschoolers and toddlers! This toothbrushing song teaches about oral health and healthy teeth. Children can watch this video for two minutes while they brush their teeth up and down, round and round, which is the recommended time and way to brush their teeth!
Tips for Parents
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Here's how to talk to your child about it
After watching this video, you learned that it's important to brush your teeth for two minutes, up and down and round and round. Remember to use a pea-sized amount of toothpaste and spit it out in the sink. Good job!
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Some activities you can do with your child now
- Sing the toothbrushing song together with your child, emphasizing the actions of brushing up and down, round and round. - Count and identify each tooth while brushing to make it a fun and interactive experience. - Set a timer for two minutes and challenge your child to brush their teeth for the entire duration. - Teach your child proper toothpaste etiquette by showing them how to spit out the toothpaste and rinse their mouth afterward.
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Pretend play with your child
Game Name: Brushing Beats Instructions: "Brushing Beats" is a game where you and your child brush your teeth together while following the toothbrushing song. Use up and down, round and round motions on each tooth, counting and singing along. Challenge your child to brush all their teeth and make sure they don't swallow the toothpaste. Celebrate with a "Hip hip hooray!" at the end.
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1 take away from the video for your child
"Brush your teeth up and down, round and round, for two minutes. Take care of all your teeth and don't swallow toothpaste. Clean your brush and be proud of your healthy smile!"
