Lesson 1: Looking after our teeth

Learning how to keep our teeth healthy.

Before the lesson

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Learning objective

  • To understand how we can look after our teeth

Statutory guidance

Pupils should learn:

  • about dental health and the benefits of good oral hygiene and dental flossing, including regular check-ups at the dentist
  • Note: Although the statutory guidance mentions flossing, the Oral Health Foundation do not recommend flossing under the age of 12. They stress the importance of children having the dexterity to floss effectively and recommend individuals seeking advice from their dentist.

Success criteria

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Attention grabber

Main event

Differentiation

Wrapping up

Vocabulary

Assessing Pupils’ Understanding and Progress

Next steps

  • Teacher notes
Created by:
Kapow Primary, 
RSE & PSHE specialist
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