Free Ways to Learn About Community Helpers: Dentists
Published:
December 2, 2020
Contributor:
Jeannette Tuionetoa
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Why are we not surprised when our kids aren’t too excited to learn about dentists? These free ways to learn about community helpers: dentists especially, can help your kids understand just how helpful dentists really are.
The dentists are not our enemy. Usually, when we see cartoons with dentists in them, it is NOT a good sight.
Let me rewind your mind to the dentist out of Sydney, Australia in a little movie you may have watched called Finding Nemo.
Remember when Nemo was in the tank and needed to escape back into the ocean? In the background was loud drilling noises and screaming kids.
How do we get that idea of a mad dentist out of the minds of our kiddos? It may not be easy, especially during that first dental visit or next annual visit.
Studying community helpers can be a great time to teach your kids all about dentists and what they do. This may be exactly what they need to help their comfort levels when they eventually have to visit one.
The best thing about teaching from home is that it can absolutely not cost a thing.
Check out these FREE ways to learn about community helpers: dentists, in your homeschool.
How to Learn About Dentists
Grab these freebies and resources to help you teach all about dentists.
- D is for Dentist | Making Learning Fun
- Dentistry Facts for Kids | Kids.Kiddle
- Going to the Dentist | KidsHealth
- FREE Community Helpers Printables
- Dentists: Love to Learn about Community Helpers | Love to Laugh and Learn
- Printables About Community Helpers
- FREE Dentist Printable Packs | Royal Baloo
- Orthodontist vs Dentist: The Main Differences | Insight State
- Dentist Printable Packs | Royal Baloo
- FREE Community Helpers Handwriting Practice
Books about Dentists
Head over to the library and check out books about dentists.
- The Best Dentist Books For Preschoolers | Craft Play Learn
- 15 Books About Visiting The Dentist | Rock-A-Bye Parents
- Storytime: Dentists | Literary Hoots
Videos about Dentists
Watch videos about dentists and what they do.
- A Child’s Visit to the Dentist Video | Charles E Boyk
- Going to the dentist! For kids | See And Do Kids
- Visiting the Dentist! | SciShow Kids
- Dental Health Videos for Kids | Primary Theme Park
- 10 Kid Friendly Dental Health Videos | Mrs Wills Kindergarten
Create a Dental office dramatic play area.
- Dentist Office Dramatic Play Area For Preschoolers | TeachersMag.com
- Dentists Dramatic Play Pack | Pre-K Printable Fun
Dentist Field Trip
Visit a local kid-friendly dentist (NOT for an appointment). Check with your local dentist office. Arrange for a visit on a non-busy day. Getting kids to see the actual office and see them in their element will be a great experience for your kids.
Thank You Card for your Dentist
If you take a field trip to the office on National Dentist Day (or the next time you go in for a checkup) be sure to bring a “Thank Card” to tell them how much you appreciate all they do. Grab this free card with two options – one for a boy and one for a girl.
Teeth and Dental Crafts
Incorporate these teeth/dental crafts and activities into your dentist lessons.
- Popsicle Stick Toothbrushes- Kid Craft | Glued to My Crafts
- DIY Tooth Models & Tooth Sensory Play (With Video) | Sugar Spice and Glitter
- Mouth & Tooth Arts & Crafts for Kids | The Natural Homeschool
- Dental Activities for Kids | Fairy Poppins
- 15 Exciting Dental Health Activities for Kids | Kindergarten Connection
- Good Foods and Bad Foods For Teeth Printable Activity | TeachersMag.com
- 15 Activities About Teeth | Teaching Mama
- Dental Health Themed Activities and Centers | Pocket of Preschool
Teach your kids about dental health.
- Dental Health Mini-Unit: FREEBIE | Teacher’s Lounge
- Kids Dental Health Science Unit | A Dab of Glue Will Do
- Dental Health FREE | Babbling Abby
- My Healthy Teeth! A Dental Health Emergent Reader FREEBIE! | Sweet Sounds of Kindergarten
- Dental Health and a FREEBIE! | eberhart’s EXPLORERS
- FREE Dental Health Mini-Book | Teaching’s a Hoot by Nicole Johnson
- Dental Health Unit (Anchor Charts and Fun Poem) | Teaching with Terhune
- 5 Fun Ways To Teach Kids About Dental Health | Modern Mom Life
- FREE Dental Health Coloring Pages | In All You Do
- Healthy Teeth Printable | Sincerely Jean
- Printable Tooth Jokes | Confidence Meets Parenting
- Dental Themed Coloring Pages | B-Inspired Mama
- Dental Unit with FREE Printables | Every Star is Different
- Free Toothbrushing Printable for Kids | Carrie Elle
- I Brushed My Teeth Punch Cards FREE Printables | She’s Kinda Crafty
Final Thoughts
Dentists don’t have to be the bad guys. Do some research and find a kid-friendly dentist. Where we lived in Florida, we found an absolutely amazing dentist.
The atmosphere was totally for the kids with games, smart devices, televisions, and Christian music to calm them and us as parents. Dentists truly are community helpers!
FREEBIE?
Did you miss our FREE “Thank You” card for your dentist? Scroll back up to get your free copy today!
