Teeth Brushing Basic 1 Basic Technology Lesson Note

Learning Objectives:

By the end of the lesson, pupils should be able to:

• Know the correct way to brush teeth
• Say why teeth brushing is important

Introduction:

Good morning boys and girls! Do you brush your teeth every day? Today we will learn the best way to keep our teeth clean and healthy.

Lesson Content:

Why We Brush Our Teeth:

• To remove food pieces stuck in our teeth
• To kill bad germs in our mouth
• To keep our teeth white and strong
• To have fresh breath
• To prevent tooth pain and decay

When to Brush Our Teeth:

• Morning: After waking up, before breakfast
• Night: Before going to bed
• After meals: If possible, rinse mouth after eating sweet things

What We Need for Brushing:

• Soft toothbrush (child-size)

• Toothpaste (small amount)

• Clean water
• Cup for rinsing

• Clean towel

Correct Way to Brush Teeth:

Step 1: Prepare

• Wet your toothbrush with clean water
• Put a small amount of toothpaste (size of a pea)

Step 2: Brush the Outside

• Hold brush at an angle
• Move brush up and down gently
• Clean all outside teeth surfaces

Step 3: Brush the Inside

• Turn brush to clean inside of teeth
• Move brush up and down
• Clean behind all teeth

Step 4: Brush the Top

• Clean the flat surfaces where you chew
• Move brush back and forth gently
• Clean all back teeth

Step 5: Clean Your Tongue

• Gently brush your tongue
• This removes germs and makes breath fresh

Step 6: Rinse and Finish

• Spit out toothpaste foam
• Rinse mouth with clean water
• Rinse toothbrush and put it away

Important Rules:

• Brush for 2 minutes (count to 120)
• Do not swallow toothpaste
• Use gentle movements, not hard scrubbing
• Replace toothbrush every 3 months
• Tell parents if teeth hurt

Class Activity:

Children practice brushing movements with their finger on their teeth. Teacher demonstrates proper technique.

Evaluation Questions:

1. How many times should we brush our teeth each day?
2. What do we need to brush our teeth?
3. How long should we brush our teeth?
4. Why do we brush our teeth?
5. What should we do after brushing?

Assignment:

Practice proper teeth brushing at home tonight. Ask your parents to watch and help you brush correctly.