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Brushing our teeth together
This week the tamariki at BestStart Opihi have been very excited to be a part of a tooth brushing programme with wave and the South Canterbury district health board. The programme has first been introduced to our four year old children at their kiwi group mat time.
At kiwi group the tamariki were each given their very own toothbrush that will stay at preschool. After kiwi group and after eating lunch the tamariki have been invited to line up and brush their teeth. The tamariki have all been so patient waiting for their turn.
Discussions were had about teeth brushing habits at home and the importance of having healthy teeth. We read a story about visiting the dentist and this encouraged tamariki to share with each other their experiences visiting the dentist. As soon as tamariki finish eating they are so eager to go and brush their teeth.
It has been amazing to see our tamariki so excited to brush their teeth alongside their friends. To celebrate having a fantastic first week of teeth brushing at preschool all the tamariki were awarded with a certificate to take home.
We are so excited to continue our teeth brushing journey and introduce the programme to all of our tamariki.