As another school year rolls around, it’s another chance to engage little minds and find creative ways to supplement learning with crafts and activities that let kids use their hands and their brains. Lessons that encourage children to learn through doing are important for developing motor skills, listening skills and critical thinking. Plus, they’re just […]
How to Make Elephant Toothpaste Experiment & Lesson Plan
If you’re a parent with kids at home or a teacher trying to teach over Zoom right now, you’re probably hunting down learning opportunities from all different sources. And while it’s stressful that your living room has transformed into a makeshift classroom, it’s also a great time to think outside of the box and find […]
A Collection of Kid-Friendly Crafts and Recipes to Keep Boredom at Bay
Glitter and glue can be a little messy, but if it looks like a craft store exploded across your kitchen table, you’re doing things right. When kids engage in arts and crafts, they exercise creativity, which is important for expanding their imagination, building confidence, developing fine motor skills, thinking critically and socializing. For parents or […]
DIY: Star Wars Toothbrush Holder
A healthy smile you must have, my young padawan. And what better way to encourage good oral health habits than by leveraging the power of the Force? Grab your little Luke or Leia and check out this do-it-yourself Star Wars toothbrush holder. Materials Star Wars figure(s) of choice (Don’t want to risk ruining your child’s favorite […]
3 Dental-Themed Resources for Educators
While wreaths get recycled and nutcrackers march to storage, teachers head back from winter break to let lesson plans begin again! And if your lessons are lacking luster, you’re in luck. February is Children’s Dental Health Month and we want to make it easy for you to teach students healthy habits. Here are 3 dental-themed […]
Your Old Toothbrush Can Make More Than Your Smile Look Good
Your toothbrush is your teeth’s best friend—fighting plaque and helping your smile shine. But did you know your brush comes in handy for beautifying other areas, too? Here are our 3 favorites: 1. Glamorize Your Glow Who knew your old toothbrush could be your best-kept beauty secret? For a flawless-face free of flyaways, spray bristles […]