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Time to Brush!

Glue the pictures in order.

How do we brush our teeth?

  1. First
  2. Next
  3. Then
  4. Last

Cut out

  • Colorful cartoon toothpaste tube Add toothpaste
  • Colorful cartoon toothbrush Brush
  • Colorful cartoon sink Spit
  • Colorful cartoon cup Rinse
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Notes for adults

Age 3 · 10 min · Easy

Arrange and glue four pictures to show the steps of brushing teeth: add toothpaste, brush, spit, and rinse.

Learning objectives

  • Recognize four steps in a toothbrushing routine with adult support.
  • Arrange pictures in routine order.
  • Glue pictures in the corresponding spaces.

What you need

  • Printed activity sheet
  • Scissors for an adult to use
  • Glue stick

Safety notes

An adult should cut out the pictures before the activity and supervise the use of glue. During toothbrushing, an adult should help the child and guide them to spit out the water rather than swallow it.

How to do it

  1. Print the page and cut out the four pictures for the child.
  2. Show the pictures and explain what each represents in the toothbrushing routine.
  3. Mix up the pictures. Show the child how to choose and place the first one.
  4. Invite the child to arrange the remaining pictures, helping as needed.
  5. Ask the child to glue the pictures in the spaces.
  6. When finished, talk through the sequence together, pointing to each picture.

Teaching suggestions

  • Say, “First, we put on the toothpaste. What comes next?”
  • If the task feels tricky, offer just two pictures at a time.
  • Point to the tube, toothbrush, sink, and cup as you explain what they represent.
  • Connect the sequence to the child’s own routine without expecting them to brush independently.

Variations

  • Make it easier: Place the first picture in position and help the child choose between two pictures for each remaining space.
  • Add a challenge: Before gluing, invite the child to describe the sequence in their own words.
  • Extend the activity: At the next toothbrushing time, talk through the steps while an adult helps the child.

Talk about it

  • How do you start brushing your teeth?
  • What happens after you put on the toothpaste?
  • How do we use the sink and cup in this routine?
  • Which part of brushing your teeth do you like?

What to look for

  • Notice whether the child recognizes the steps when talking about the pictures.
  • Watch whether the child puts the four steps in order, with or without help.
  • Observe how the child places and glues the pictures in the spaces.