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Dentists and Healthy Teeth

Ages 5–7 About 10 minutesCommunity helpers

Recognize community helpers and connect their work with familiar tools and places.

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What’s included
20 questions to try at your own pace. 3 printable question sets; choose one at a time.
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Dentists and Healthy Teeth

Look, read, or listen. Choose one answer, then see why it fits. Take your time.

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Where is this thin floss made to clean?

Activity illustration. Read the question and choices together.
  • Inside ears
  • Behind knees
  • Between teeth
Show the answer and why

Between teeth

Dental floss is made to clean the spaces between teeth.

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Try one short set at a time. Each set lists its question range and where to find the separate answer guide.

Worksheet

Worksheet 1 of 3 · Questions 1–7

Set 1 of 3 · 7 questions · questions 1–7

5 pages · PDF · US Letter · fit to A4

7 questions with space to explain your thinking. Separate answer guide starts on page 5.

Worksheet

Worksheet 2 of 3 · Questions 8–14

Set 2 of 3 · 7 questions · questions 8–14

6 pages · PDF · US Letter · fit to A4

7 questions with space to explain your thinking. Separate answer guide starts on page 6.

Worksheet

Worksheet 3 of 3 · Questions 15–20

Set 3 of 3 · 6 questions · questions 15–20

5 pages · PDF · US Letter · fit to A4

6 questions with space to explain your thinking. Separate answer guide starts on page 5.

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Choose a printable question set. Talk about how you found each answer, then make up one question together.