Brushing My Teeth

About This Video

Brushing My Teeth is a supportive life skills video that helps children learn the steps for brushing their teeth. This video teaches learners to use toothpaste, brush all areas of the mouth, rinse, clean up, and understand how brushing helps keep teeth healthy.

Learning Objectives

After watching this video, learners will:

  1. Students will identify the supplies needed for brushing teeth.
  2. Students will follow the steps of brushing teeth in order.
  3. Students will understand why brushing twice a day is important for health.
  4. Students will practice using proper vocabulary related to brushing teeth.
  5. Students will demonstrate independence in daily hygiene routines.

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Kindergarten
CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.SL.K.1 – Participate in collaborative conversations
CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.SL.K.2 – Ask and answer questions about information presented orally
CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.L.K.6 – Use words and phrases acquired through conversations

Grade 1
CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.SL.1.1 – Participate in collaborative conversations
CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.SL.1.2 – Ask and answer questions about spoken and visual information
CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.L.1.6 – Use acquired vocabulary to describe hygiene and self-care

Grade 2
CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.SL.2.1 – Engage in conversations with peers and adults
CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.SL.2.2 – Recount or describe key ideas from multimedia or spoken lessons
CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.L.2.6 – Use hygiene-related vocabulary in discussions

Grade 3
CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.SL.3.1 – Engage in collaborative discussions
CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.SL.3.2 – Determine the main idea and supporting details from spoken information
CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.L.3.6 – Use precise vocabulary to describe hygiene routines

Grade 4
CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.SL.4.1 – Participate in group discussions respectfully
CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.SL.4.2 – Paraphrase key information from multimedia or oral presentations
CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.L.4.6 – Use academic and routine-related vocabulary to express understanding

Grade 5
CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.SL.5.1 – Participate in structured discussions about hygiene routines
CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.SL.5.2 – Summarize information from spoken or media content
CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.L.5.6 – Use relevant vocabulary when discussing hygiene and health

Grade 6
CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.SL.6.1 – Engage effectively in collaborative discussions
CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.SL.6.2 – Interpret and evaluate spoken information for key messages
CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.L.6.6 – Use vocabulary to communicate ideas about health and responsibility

Grade 7
CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.SL.7.1 – Engage in collaborative discussions with appropriate detail
CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.SL.7.2 – Analyze key points and tone in spoken material about routines and health
CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.L.7.6 – Use precise vocabulary to discuss responsibility, hygiene, and independence

Grade 8
CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.SL.8.1 – Initiate and participate in collaborative discussions
CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.SL.8.2 – Evaluate purpose and clarity in hygiene-related messages
CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.L.8.6 – Use academic and health-related language to express understanding of routines

  • The student will identify and describe 3 or more items needed to brush teeth with 80% accuracy by [date].
  • The student will answer who, what, when, and why questions about brushing teeth in 4 of 5 opportunities by [date].
  • The student will use at least 3 hygiene-related vocabulary terms (e.g., toothbrush, toothpaste, rinse) in structured sentences with 80% accuracy by [date].
  • The student will describe the sequence of brushing teeth using complete sentences in 4 out of 5 trials by [date].
  • The student will demonstrate or role-play brushing steps with appropriate sequencing language (first, next, then, last) in 4 of 5 sessions by [date].

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