• February is Children's Dental Health Month.happy tooth image by hugy from Fotolia.com
  
  Since 1949, The American Dental Association has sponsored the National Children's Dental Health Month to educate children and the general public about dental health issues. The ADA provides free resources such as posters, fun activity sheets and other materials for school lessons on oral health. Corporations also participate in dental health month by providing free educational products and resources.
  
  

Healthy Smiles Bulletin Board

• Make a dental health collage.smile image by air from Fotolia.com
  
  Follow up on a dental health lessons with an activity in which students create a dental health bulletin board. Students cut pictures from magazines to post on the bulletin board-toothpaste, floss, mouthwash, fruits and vegetables, Include images of a dentist and his office. Have students make a decorative border with dental-themed drawings.
  
  

The Invisible Plaque Test

• Show students how to brush teeth.healthy toy teeth image by Nicola Gavin from Fotolia.com
  
  This activity requires red food coloring and water. Tell children to swish the mixture in their mouths, and after spitting it out, use a mirror to check for stained plaque areas. Discuss with children where plaque hides and how to get rid of it. Get parents' permission for this activity. Plan for the swishing part of this activity: a sink or restroom visit might be necessary.
  
  

A Visit to the Dentist

• Teach what a dentist does.we love our dentist image by dip from Fotolia.com
  
  After a lesson about dentists, have each child draw a picture that helps tell the story of a visit to the dentist--illustrate why seeing a dentist is important, what the dentist does and what happens at the dentist office. Put the pictures together to display the story on a bulletin board.
  
  

Dental Health Coloring Pages

• Color while reviewing lessons.crayons image by CraterValley Photo from Fotolia.com
  
  Download and print free cartoon coloring pages that depict dental health topics. Use the images to encourage discussion and review of dental health lessons. Manufacturers of dental care products often offer kids pages or educational resources, including coloring pages, on their websites. The ADA website also has free downloads.
  
  

Healthy Food Healthy Teeth

• Talk about foods that strengthen teeth.Smile image by JON4TH4N from Fotolia.com
  
  Have each child bring in a healthy food item and discuss how that food helps keep teeth healthy. An alternative is for the teacher to bring in enough healthy food for each child--fruits and vegetables-and do the same activity.
  
  

Compose a Song or Poem

• Compose a song about teeth.coloured musical notes image by patrimonio designs from Fotolia.com
  
  Help students compose a simple poem or song about dental health. Repetition and simple phrases work best for kindergarten students. Have students act out brushing their teeth at appropriate moments during the poem or song.
  
  

Warnings

• Inform parents if using food or liquids.exclamation mark 2 image by chrisharvey from Fotolia.com
  
  Some activities may require parental permission. Ask about allergies if using food.