Class Activity
...‘Our Tools for a Bright Smile’ Supplies •U sed cardboard box, crayons, markers • Blank paper, glue, box or bin liner • Oral health packaging (optional) •P hotocopied Letters to Parents on page 4 of the guide or include text in parent communications
Use this activity to create a class collection bin that will engage collectors and keep your collections clean and organised.
Optional Reference:
T O OT H D
BSBF Tooth Defender Teacher’s Guide Ages 7-9 page 13: Mission 3 Bright Smiles Supply Kit or BSBF Activity Guide Ages 5-6 page 9 Training 3 “Practice Your Powers.”
E
DE FEN RS’
• Ask students to name the Tooth Defender tools that help make our smiles bright.
Practice Your Powers
TRAINING
2
Engage: Recycle used Tooth Defender Tools
Colour the Tooth Defenders and super powers. Cut them out carefully along the dotted lines. Defender. Glue them back-to-baMatch each power to the correct Tooth ck on a stick to make your Defender puppets! own Tooth
Tooth Defenders
• Ask students if they know the meaning of the word, “recycle.” Can they identify items that they currently recycle in their house? • Announce to students that together we can create another life for used tooth defender tools too! • Plus, we can earn rewards for our school.
Finn Toothpaste Kid
Paige Toothpaste Kid
Miguel Floss
Toothpaste Duo
Explore: Decorating Our Oral Care Collection Bin
Kali The Brush
Powers
• Ask students to create a Tooth Defender “Tool for a Bright Smile” word label or decoration for our Collection Bin. Fluoride Toothpaste
T O OT H D
© 2012 Colgate-Palmolive
EF
Company. All Rights Reserved.
Fluoride Toothpaste
Floss
A Global Oral Health Initiative.
TOOTH DEFENDER
ENDERS’
Child’s Name
Bright Smiles Supply Kit Make your own Bright Smiles Supply Kit, equipped with superhero powers!
TRAINING
OUTSIDE CUT
Follow the instructions to make your superhero supply kit!
INSIDE CUT
1. Fold a blank piece of paper in half – this will be your Bright Smiles Supply Kit. 2. On the outside, label and decorate your kit. 3. Cut out the Tooth Defender Powers from this sheet. 4. Colour the powers/tools and paste them into your supply kit. 5. Write instructions for each tool inside your kit – use the How to use the Powers section for ideas. 6. Take your kit home to share with your family!
FOLD
DECORATE
Tooth Defender Tools: Cut out each tool/power and paste it in your Bright Smiles Supply Kit.
How to Use the Tools: Toothbrush Brush twice a day for two minutes.
Toothpaste Use a peasized amount each time you brush.
Floss Use this to clean between teeth.
Dental Checkups
Visit your dental professional regularly
Healthy Snacks Choose nutritious snacks – they are more tooth-friendly and good for your overall health, too! Limit the number of times you eat snacks each day.
© 2012 Colgate-Palmolive Company. All Rights Reserved. A Global Oral Health Initiative.
PACK
• Decorate the Collection Bin.
Toothbrush
www.colgatebsbf.com.au
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• Decide and create a name for the Collection Bin to attract attention. • Ask the students to help you set a target date to aim to fill the Collection Bin. Use the poster to set dates.
• Elect a student or students to keep track of all waste collected. What other tasks will be their responsibility? (They can use the poster to track their class’s progress. Each time the Collection Bin is filled and the contents shipped to Terracycle, they can mark it on the poster). • Brainstorm ways to engage other classes to create their own collection bin or contribute to yours. • Decide on the best location for the Collection Bin. • Suggest that all students depositing oral care waste in the Collection Bin will receive a “BSBF Power Recycler” Reward Sticker.
Explain: Getting the Message Home • Discuss with students ways to get the message out. • Use the Letter to Parents on page 4 or include the information in your class or school newsletter or parent communications.
Use this activity to create a class collection bin that will engage collectors and keep your collections clean and organised.
Optional Reference:
T O OT H D
BSBF Tooth Defender Teacher’s Guide Ages 7-9 page 13: Mission 3 Bright Smiles Supply Kit or BSBF Activity Guide Ages 5-6 page 9 Training 3 “Practice Your Powers.”
E
DE FEN RS’
• Ask students to name the Tooth Defender tools that help make our smiles bright.
Practice Your Powers
TRAINING
2
Engage: Recycle used Tooth Defender Tools
Colour the Tooth Defenders and super powers. Cut them out carefully along the dotted lines. Defender. Glue them back-to-baMatch each power to the correct Tooth ck on a stick to make your Defender puppets! own Tooth
Tooth Defenders
• Ask students if they know the meaning of the word, “recycle.” Can they identify items that they currently recycle in their house? • Announce to students that together we can create another life for used tooth defender tools too! • Plus, we can earn rewards for our school.
Finn Toothpaste Kid
Paige Toothpaste Kid
Miguel Floss
Toothpaste Duo
Explore: Decorating Our Oral Care Collection Bin
Kali The Brush
Powers
• Ask students to create a Tooth Defender “Tool for a Bright Smile” word label or decoration for our Collection Bin. Fluoride Toothpaste
T O OT H D
© 2012 Colgate-Palmolive
EF
Company. All Rights Reserved.
Fluoride Toothpaste
Floss
A Global Oral Health Initiative.
TOOTH DEFENDER
ENDERS’
Child’s Name
Bright Smiles Supply Kit Make your own Bright Smiles Supply Kit, equipped with superhero powers!
TRAINING
OUTSIDE CUT
Follow the instructions to make your superhero supply kit!
INSIDE CUT
1. Fold a blank piece of paper in half – this will be your Bright Smiles Supply Kit. 2. On the outside, label and decorate your kit. 3. Cut out the Tooth Defender Powers from this sheet. 4. Colour the powers/tools and paste them into your supply kit. 5. Write instructions for each tool inside your kit – use the How to use the Powers section for ideas. 6. Take your kit home to share with your family!
FOLD
DECORATE
Tooth Defender Tools: Cut out each tool/power and paste it in your Bright Smiles Supply Kit.
How to Use the Tools: Toothbrush Brush twice a day for two minutes.
Toothpaste Use a peasized amount each time you brush.
Floss Use this to clean between teeth.
Dental Checkups
Visit your dental professional regularly
Healthy Snacks Choose nutritious snacks – they are more tooth-friendly and good for your overall health, too! Limit the number of times you eat snacks each day.
© 2012 Colgate-Palmolive Company. All Rights Reserved. A Global Oral Health Initiative.
PACK
• Decorate the Collection Bin.
Toothbrush
www.colgatebsbf.com.au
9
• Decide and create a name for the Collection Bin to attract attention. • Ask the students to help you set a target date to aim to fill the Collection Bin. Use the poster to set dates.
• Elect a student or students to keep track of all waste collected. What other tasks will be their responsibility? (They can use the poster to track their class’s progress. Each time the Collection Bin is filled and the contents shipped to Terracycle, they can mark it on the poster). • Brainstorm ways to engage other classes to create their own collection bin or contribute to yours. • Decide on the best location for the Collection Bin. • Suggest that all students depositing oral care waste in the Collection Bin will receive a “BSBF Power Recycler” Reward Sticker.
Explain: Getting the Message Home • Discuss with students ways to get the message out. • Use the Letter to Parents on page 4 or include the information in your class or school newsletter or parent communications.
