How Much Toothpaste?
Children under three need just a tiny smear of toothpaste on their brush; older children should use a pea size amount of toothpaste.
- Together with children, watch goofy Dentist Grover as he learns about how much toothpaste to use. (Remember: “A tiny smear if under three, if older use the size of a pea!”)
- Notice how the Molar Muppet gets tickled by the brush. Ask, “Do your teeth feel tickly when you brush? How about your gums?”
- Grover used minty toothpaste. What flavor is children’s favorite?
- Grover wanted to use a huge tube of toothpaste, and children aren’t too different—they tend to want to put lots of toothpaste on their brushes! Point out how Grover learns how small an amount they really need.
Let's Play Outside
Learning happens everywhere! Explore "outdoor science" ideas that encourage children to engage with the world around them.
Healthy Together: Celebrating & Practicing Whole-Family Health
Use these whole-family activity pages to explore new ways to build healthy habits and take care of yourselves… as a family.
Brushy Brush
These catchy tunes build healthy habits while helping little ones practice oral health.
Happy Dance
Sesame Street with Bounce Patrol
These high-energy tunes get little ones moving and grooving together.
Potty Time with Elmo
Elmo reads this animated storybook in an app filled with games, songs, stickers and potty progress chart that all help ease your child through toilet training.
Small Steps, Healthy Wins
A course for clinicians that offers evidence- and strengths-based guidance to aid in your work supporting families in building healthy habits that last a lifetime.
