What a fresh and sparklingly tooth!

How to brush your teeth properly!
Materials:

• Toothbrush
• Toothpaste
• 1 litre of water

Method:

1. Open the lid of the toothpaste and squeeze out some to cover the bristle of the toothbrush.
2. Brush the outsides of your upper teeth in a vertical motion. Do this for about 24 seconds.
3. Use the tip of the toothbrush for the inner surfaces of your upper teeth. Drag the toothbrush continuously in a vertical way again. Brush it for about 24 seconds.
4. Brush the outsides of your lower teeth from the gums going up. Drag the toothbrush continuously in a vertical way again. Brush it for about 24 seconds.
5. Brush the chewing surfaces of your teeth. Drag the toothbrush back and forth to brush them properly. Do this too for 24 seconds.
6. Brush your tongue as well because germs live there too.
7. Wash your hands and your tooth brush until they are both clean.
8. Put the toothbrush away then rinse your mouth with clean water.

Now your teeth should smell fresh and sparklingly clean! Smile!

Learning intention: We are learning to understand and write a recount.

Success criteria: I know I can do this when I write eight steps on how to brush your teeth properly.