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Brush Teeth Sequence

Introductory pages explain how-to writing as clear, ordered explanation and provide transition words for beginnings, middle steps, and endings. Separate editing checklists address early and more experienced writers. The activity then offers modeled procedure text, short step cards, sequencing options, and writing pages that let learners reconstruct and explain the process at different levels of independence. New copy avoids repeating health-frequency claims from the sample and focuses on the verified writing instruction.
Grades
Preschool, K–1
Pages
44
File type
PDF
Editable
Yes

Updated Dec 12, 2023

Subject
Reading Comprehension, Writing, ELA
Topic
Writing Centre, Editing Checklist
Resource types
Worksheets, Worksheets & Printables
Editable
Yes

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About this resource

Establish healthy dental hygiene habits from the start with this fun and engaging teaching toolkit on brushing teeth. Ideal for emergent learners from preschool to grade 1, the resources transform a daily self-care routine into a vibrant learning opportunity.

Vibrant colouring sheets allow young students to visually sequence key steps like squeezing toothpaste, angling the brush, and using little circles to clean. Class discussions activate background knowledge on how plaque and cavities form when food gets stuck on teeth. Extend the learning by acting out proper brushing techniques on stuffed animals or dolls.

Five differentiated writing templates cater to diverse skill levels – beginning writers practice pre-writing strokes while more advanced students pen sentences on topics like their favourite toothpaste flavors. Display student work proudly on a culminating oral health bulletin board!

With visual aids like illustrated word banks, tactile demonstrations and even potential field trips to the dentist’s office, the toolkit brings an essential real-world routine into the early childhood classroom. This cross-curricular package includes connections to science, health and ELA standards, allowing easy incorporation into existing units on hygiene, dental health, following directions and more. Establish healthy smiles for life!

What You Get:

·       What is "How-to Writing" anchor chart

·       Transition words anchor chart

·       2 levels of editing checklists

·       Sample writing of "How to Brush Your Teeth" to share with your students

·       8 colour sequencing cards (1 set with words and 1 set without words)

·       Vocabulary word strips

·       Worksheet "What do you need to brush your teeth?"

·       Cut-out black and white sequencing cards (1 set with words and 1 set without words)

·       Envelope template to store sequencing cards

·       Full-page booklet with pictures to colour and primary lines to write the sequences.

·       Half-page booklet with pictures to colour and lines to write the sequences

·       Many other types of writing prompts to choose from!

·       Template for colour and cut out a topped final draft


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Teaching tips & learning objectives

Learning objectives

  • Arrange procedural steps in a logical sequence

  • Use transition words to connect directions

  • Revise a how-to text for clarity, conventions, and completeness

Teaching tips

  • Let emerging writers order the picture or sentence cards before drafting.

  • Choose the editing checklist that matches the writer’s current expectations rather than assigning both.

Skills covered

  • Procedural writing — directions explain how to complete a task.

  • Sequencing — steps remain in a workable order.

  • Revision — checklists guide clarity and conventions.

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