Don't Let Plaque Stick Around! Teach Kids to Floss Project [VIDEO]
Posted on June 8, 2020 in Kid's Health
![This project uses an ice tray, Play-Doh, and pipe cleaners to illustrate the importance of flossing!](/webres/Image/Don't-Let-Plaque-Stick-Around!-Teach-Kids-to-Floss-Project_900x600.png)
Teaching kids to floss may be tricky, but this project can help make it easier and get them to understand the importance of oral health! Use Play-Doh, a pipe cleaner, and the underside of an ice tray to demonstrate how food and bacteria get stuck in between the teeth. Then, use a pipe cleaner to floss and remove the “sugar bugs”.
Supplies:
- Play-Doh
- A pipe cleaner
- Ice tray
By running the pipe cleaner along the outer edges of the tray, we can more effectively remove the "plaque."
Have a competition between siblings by seeing who can clean the best or add a toothbrush into the mix!
Looking for more tips and fun games to help get kids excited about brushing and flossing?