Write About it Wednesday: National Children's Dental Health Month

Welcome to the first ever Write About it Wednesday. Each week I will post a series of writing prompts for your students… and for you, too! There is no better way to encourage writing in your home, classroom, or home-classroom than by modeling writing! The prompts for “learners” are designed to be written in a journal. I will aim to provide a mix of journaling and creative writing prompts each week. The prompts for “teachers” would be a great way to make notes and prep lessons in a personal notebook, or on a blog to share with the world.

This week’s prompts are centered on National Children’s Dental Health Month, which is celebrated each year in February. According to the ADA, National Children’s Dental Health observances began in 1941 in Cleveland, Ohio with a one-day event! The concept grew until 1981, when it became the month long celebration we now know. National Children’s Dental Health Month is important, because it helps children develop the attitudes and habits needed to maintain good oral health for a lifetime.

Here are this week’s writing prompts!

Prompts for Learners:

•  Explain why it is important to care for your teeth.
• Make a list of ways you take care of your teeth. What steps do you follow?
• Make a list of foods that are good for your teeth, and a list of foods that are bad for your teeth.
• Write a paragraph explaining a dentist’s job.
•  Finish this story: “One night, I heard the fluttering of tiny wings! It was the tooth fairy. I…”

Prompts for Teachers:

• Write about ways you encourage healthy habits.
• Share a round-up of ideas for celebrating National Children’s Dental Health Month.
• Share a favorite book or craft promoting dental health and oral hygiene.

Teachers, if you choose to answer these prompts in a blog post, please come back and leave a link in the comments! I would love to see your thoughts and ideas!