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1.

Weigh children.

Look over health records. 3. Talk on subject. 2.

A. Draw cross-section of teeth on blackboard. (See opposite page.) 1. Point out the different parts of a tooth. B. Stress the importance of brushing teeth. 1. Prevents decay and therefore eliminates toothaches. 2.

Aids digestion.

Decayed teeth affect digestion.

C. Give directions for the proper care of the teeth. 1. The right kind of tooth brush. a ) A small brush with bristles of uneven length. This kind makes it possible to reach all tooth surfaces. 2.

The right kind of tooth

paste.

a) A non-gritty paste which will remove food particles which stick to the teeth. 3. How often teeth should be brushed. a) At least twice a day, before breakfast and before

going to bed. 4. How teeth should be brushed.

a) Brush with a spiral movement, the top, sides, inside and outside of the teeth together with the gums.

4. Read illustrative story. 5. Give out tags. 6. Put stars on chart.

“H. M. Germ”*

From “Health Stories and Rhymes,” published by F. A. Owen Publishing Co., Dansville, N. Y. Can be obtained at nominal cost.