Discuss why flossing teeth is important. Show students dental floss and discuss if and when any of them have used it. Explain that flossing is important to keep gums healthy and to remove food that gets trapped between teeth.
Students simulate flossing.
Give each student a piece of yarn or chord. Ask students to compare it to a piece of floss and identify the differences. Show them how to wrap it around their fingers and have them pretend to floss their teeth with it. Explain that flossing is something students should have an adult help them with. Reflect, summarize and discuss.