Teeth-brushing Poem by Kristen White
You've probably heard the mantra of getting kids to wash their hands by singing the whole ABCs song. The same thing can work for brushing their teeth! Try rhymes or silly songs or let the toothbrush be a car or airplane to help reluctant teeth brushers. Encourage them to brush the entire length of this poem--or try creating your own with your child.
Tip your head up
To the sky,
Toothbrush will go climbing.
When he gets
Atop Teeth Mountain,
Still he needs more timing.
So down he steps
Each shiny tooth,
One, two, three, four, five
Now he curves
Round the lower deck
Zoom fast — he sure can drive!
Toothbrush is an expert
At scuffling
Through a cave.
Move him back and forth
And round and round.
He must be very brave.
Tip your chin
Low to your chest,
Saw up and down in back,
Like a logger cutting trees,
You will have no cavities.
Now you have the knack!
Do you have any tricks for hand-washing or teeth-brushing?
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