Daily cleaning routines don’t have to be a chore! You can make hand-washing into a time for singing, brushing teeth into a dance routine, and bath-time into a play-and-bonding time. The websites below feature ways to keep you and your child healthy.
Oral Health
- SC Department of Education’s Oral Health Curriculum Guides
This guide features songs, recipes, and more, that teach children about oral health concepts and how they can keep their teeth healthy. - SC Dental Association Preschool Activities
Try these activities to get your child excited about taking care of their teeth. - Nick Jr. Basic Tooth Care for Preschoolers
Find tips and techniques for keeping preschoolers’ teeth healthy. - Keeping Your Child’s Teeth Healthy
Learn more on how to keep your child’s teeth healthy and clean. - Brush Up on Healthy Teeth
Discover simple steps to keep your kids smiling. - Mr. Brush and the Singing Teeth
Child Wellness
- Hands On Health
Go Local-South Carolina provides information about health services and resources all over South Carolina. - Palmetto Health Children's Hospital: Health & Safety Tips
Find out about children’s health topics, from fire safety to obesity prevention. - Family Time Activities
Try out these family activities to help you and your children spend quality time together. - KidsHealth First Aid & Safety
Discover tips for home safety, first aid, outdoors safety, and safety away from home. - Medline Plus
Use Medline Plus to get trusted information about health topics and medicine. Includes videos and cool tools for you and your family to learn more!
Hand Washing
Find out why hand washing is so important, sing a song while you wash, and make a piece of art to remind your child to wash their hands well every time!
- Why is Hand Washing So Important?
- Wash Hands song with Danielle Howle
- Antibacterial Soap vs. Plain Soap: Which is Better?
- Hand Washing Mobile
- Hand Washing Tips
Just for Kids!
- Sesame Street: Bert's Physical
Watch these videos with your child to make going to the doctor a less scary experience. - Scrub Club Coloring Pages
Print these pages and color the pictures for a fun way to learn about the proper steps to washing your hands. - Take Care of Baby Game
Be a good helper and take care of the Nick Jr. babies. - Blue’s Checkup Game
Help Blue go to the doctor by picking the right instrument!
Book Ideas
These webpage have great recommendations for books to read with your child about bathtime, hand washing, brushing teeth, and more!
