Grade Levels:  PreK-K

Subjects:  Language Arts
 Read DOCTOR DAVE aloud (Power Point presentation)
    Comprehension Questions (Same Power Point presentation):
    1.  What were Donna and Dad doing at the beginning of the story?
    2.  What was Donna's problem?
    3.  Have you ever had a toothache?  How did it make you feel?  What did you do?
    4.  What is the person who cleans teeth and takes x-rays called?
    5.  Why did Doctor Dave use the drill on Donna's tooth?
    6.  What can cause decay to start?
    7.  Why do we need to floss our teeth?
    8.  What else might have made Dad proud of Donna that day?
    9.  Could Donna be a dentist when she grows up?
    10.  What types of things do you do to take care of your teeth.

Vocabulary Extension (Same Power Point presentation)
1.  dentist - a doctor who helps keep teeth healthy
2.  receptionist - a person in an office who greets you when you come in and may make
     appointments.
3.  dental hygienist - a health care professional who assists the dentist by cleaning teeth, taking
     x-rays, and teaching people how to take care of their teeth.
4.  flossing teeth - pulling a small special string (dental floss) between teeth to remove food
     particles.
5.  techniques - ways or methods of doing something

Phonics (Same Power Point presentation)
                                             Initial /d/ sound

1.  Which picture begins with the /d/ sound?
 

             Legos                     dinosaur                Fortune cookie

              piano                      snowflake               duck

2.  Which picture does not begin with the /d/ sound?

              dish                        heart               daisy

             deer                       Christmas tree                  dart

3.  Which picture begins with the /d/ sound and makes sense in the sentence?

     I would like to have a _________________ for a pet.

              cat                            dog                      daisy

     A   __________ is a kind of bird.
 

               goose                     daisy                     duck

Math:
Graphing:
1.  Ask the children if they have been to the dentist.  Give each child a sticky note and ask them to stick it on the chalk board under the appropriate category:  Yes, I have been to the dentist or No, I have not been to the dentist.  Help children to determine how many children have been to the dentist and how many have have not.  Discuss which list has the most and which list has the fewest.  Lead them to constructing sentences which describe the two groups.

2.  Repeat this activity asking if a child has lost or has not lost a tooth.  Graph as in activity 1 and lead children to reading the graph to extract information about it.

3.  If several children have lost teeth you may extend this activity to having the children put up a sticky note for each lost tooth.  Have the children determine the total number of teeth lost in the class.  Help them to construct a sentence describing the number of teeth lost.

Social Studies:  Community helpers:
1.  Ask a dentist and/or a dental hygienist to come into the classroom to tell the children what they do, how they help others, etc.
2.  After the visit by the dentist and/or dental hygienist set up a " dental chair" in the dramatic play area and allow the children to play dentist and hygienist.  Make sure that the children know that this is only pretend and that they may only look into one another's mouth and not put their fingers or anything else into their friends' mouths.
3.  Coloring sheet from story.
Handwriting:

1.  Kindergarten:  Download and reproduce Doctor Dave handwriting sheet.  Reproduce and have children practice writing D, d.

2.  Have children use gel bags on the overhead projector to practice making D,d

3.  Have  children practice making D,d in the sand at the sand table or in individual sand containers.

4.  During Center time put out individual chalk or white boards and allow children to practice making D,d.

Health:  Dental Health
1.  This may be done when the dental professionals visit your classroom or when you take your class on a field trip to a dentist's office.  Have the dental hygienist explain and demonstrate the proper techniques for brushing and  flossing as well as the importance of proper nutrition.

Nutrition:
1.  Allow the children to plan and serve a healthy snack.

Art:
1.  Have the children draw a picture of something that they have learned about dental health.  Depending on the developmental level of the child, have them write or dictate a sentence describing their picture.

Fine Motor:  Download and copy the outline of the tooth.  Have each child cut out the tooth and put a happy smile on it for a healthy tooth.

Music:  Teach the following song to the tune of "The Farmer in the Dell."
 
 

Related literature:  To be read aloud to the children or used in the library/listening center.
1.  The Berenstain Bears Visit the Dentist.  By Jan Berenstain.  1981

2.   Barney Goes to the Dentist.  By Linda Cress Dowdy.  1997

3.  Go to amazon.com to find other titles.

Home Extension/Parent Involvement:
1.  Send home the Dr. Dave story page 1 and page 2  with the child along with the story text.  Have children color and assemble the book at home.  Have the children tell the parent the story.

2.  Play a game on a home computer with Sesame Street's Prarie Dawn.

3.  Send a note home explaining that the children have been learning about the importance of brushing teeth at least two times per day.  Ask the parent to assist the child in constructing a brushing chart where the child may indicate with a sticker check mark, etc. each time he or she has brushed.

Learner Outcomes:
At the end of the lesson the child will be able to:
1.  State the sound that D,d make

2.  Recall the events in the "Doctor Dave" story.

3.  Recall the meanings of the words presented in the Vocabulary Extension and be able to use them in sentences.

4.  Choose a picture that begins with the /d/ sound.

5.  Choose a picture that does not begin with the /d/ sound.

6.  Choose a picture that does begin with the /d/ sound ad makes sense in a sentence.

7.  Verbally relate and demonstrate proper brushing and flossing techniques.

Duration of Lesson:  2 to 5 days

Materials:
1.  Gel bags
2.  Large set of teeth and toothbrush, dental floss
3.  Related literature for reading aloud to children and/or to place in the Reading/Listening Center

Technology Tools/Courseware:  Internet access with large monitor or projection device

Teacher Notes:
1.  Make arrangements for the dentist and/or hygienist to visit Th. classroom and or to take a field trip to the dentist's office at least several weeks prior to the beginning of the lesson.  Stress correct pencil grip, posture, and stroke technique.
2.  Obtain related literature from  the library or ask parents to send in any related books the children would be willing to share with their classmates.

Procedures:
1.  Introduce the letters D, d.  Introduce the /d/ sound.  Do not say "duh" when producing the sound; this is a voiced phoneme, so it is more difficult not to add the "uh".

2.  Present the Power Point presentation on the story, vocabulary extension, and phonics.

3.  Do selected activities with the children.  The visit by the dentist and/or dental hygienist and/or the visit to the dentists office are highly recommended.

4.  Explore internet  sites with children.

Modifications:
1.  Modifications will be made based on a child's IEP.  (Individual Educational Plan)
2.  As not all kindergarten children are developmentally ready to write on ruled paper, children may need to skip the pencil/paper activity or practice letter formation on plain paper.

Enrichment Activities:  See Home /Parent Involvement section

Evaluation Assessment:
1.  Use check sheets and flash cards for letter and sound recognition.
2.  Informally, when reading aloud to children, especially big books, ask children to point to a D or d and/or point to a word and ask the child what letter it begins with.
3.  Ask the child to demonstrate proper brushing and flossing techniques, with large teeth and toothbrush model, if available.

State Standards:
WV IGOs:  At the present time there are no PreK IGOs; therefore, all those that follow are taken from the kindergarten level.
Listening/Speaking: K.1
Reading Comprehension:  K.17; K.21; K.23; K.29; K.31; K.33; K.34; K.36; K.39
Writing:  K.43; K.44; K.45; K.46; K.47; K.48
Mathematics:  Probability and Statistics:  K.28; K.29
Social Studies:  Economics:  K.10

For further information on WV Instructional Goals and Objectives go to:
 

National Standards

Additional References:
Colgate has some great information and other "stuff"

Crest has a good "eggs-periment"

Author:
Martha F. Davis
Elisabeth F. Frontino
Louise A. Molnar

Summersville Elementary School