Learning objective
- To understand how we can look after our teeth
Statutory guidance
- about dental health and the benefits of good oral hygiene and dental flossing, including regular check-ups at the dentist
- Note: Although the statutory guidance mentions flossing, the Oral Health Foundation do not recommend flossing under the age of 12. They stress the importance of children having the dexterity to floss effectively and recommend individuals seeking advice from their dentist.
Differentiation
Pupils needing extra support: Use the Activity: Keeping teeth healthy information sheet – reduced reading version (see Classroom resources) and focus on sharing that key information. During the peer assessment, pupils could share their feedback verbally rather than writing ideas down.
Pupils working at greater depth: Should be challenged to create persuasive and clear messaging, perhaps including simple consequences of not caring for teeth properly. Pupils could also be encouraged to give a more detailed and developed response to the peer assessment.
Next steps
- Teacher notes
In this topic
- Assessment - RSE & PSHE Y3/4 (B): Health and wellbeing
- Y3/4 (B): Lesson 1: My healthy diary
- Y3/4 (B): Lesson 2: Looking after our teeth
- Y3/4 (B): Lesson 3: Relaxation: Visualisation
- Y3/4 (B): Lesson 4: Meaning and purpose: my role
- Y3/4 (B): Lesson 5: Resilience: breaking down problems
- Y3/4 (B): Lesson 6: Emotions
- Y3/4 (B): Lesson 7: Communicating my feelings
- Y3/4 (B): Lesson 8: Mental health
