Facts about Teeth

Teeth Facts

Did you know babies are born with 20 teeth already developed in their jaw? They just take a little while to erupt through the gum line. Babies will, on average, get their first tooth around four to six months of age. Some will get their first tooth sooner, and some will get it later! Some babies are born with teeth, also known as natal teeth, already in their mouth. Your baby teeth start to fall out on average between the ages of 5 and 7; by the time you are 13, you should have lost all your baby teeth. All baby teeth are replaced by adult teeth. By the time you reach adulthood, you will have 32 teeth. It is essential to keep your teeth brushed! Brush them at least twice a day!! Brushing your teeth helps to remove plaque from your teeth! Plaque is a sticky film that is formed on your teeth, and if it isn’t removed, it will turn into tarter, which can damage your teeth if not taken care of properly. Be sure to see your dentist at least twice yearly for cleanings so your teeth can stay healthy.

 

Facts about teeth:

1. No two people have teeth that are exactly alike! Your teeth are unique, just like your fingerprints.

2. Tooth enamel is the hardest part of your body. It is even stronger than your bones! It is made of calcium and phosphate mineral crystals!

3. Your teeth are used to cut, tear, and chew your food.

4. Humans only have two sets of teeth; adult teeth and baby teeth! Teeth can’t repair themselves. So, take good care of your adult teeth when you get them!

5. There are five types of teeth: incisors, canines, premolars, molars, and third molars. Teeth on the upper jaw are referred to as maxillary, and teeth on the bottom jaw are referred to as mandibular.

6. In 1780, The first mass-produced toothbrush was invented by William Addis of England.

7. You will spend about 38 days brushing your teeth during your lifetime.

8. Don’t skip flossing! If you don’t floss your teeth, you may miss about 40% of the tooth's surface. So, floss all your teeth regularly.  

Can you share a fact about teeth with us? 

 

Books about teeth:

1. The Tooth Book: by Edward Miller

2. All about Teeth by Mari Schuh

3. Tooth Fairy Trouble by Marty Kelley

4. Why We Go to the Dentist by Rosalyn Clark

5. Daniel Goes to the Dentist by Alexandra Schwartz

6. Going to the Dentist by Anne Civardi

Parents, please ensure books are child-friendly before reading them to your child/children.

Here is a link to my YouTube Video about brushing your teeth and the song: Click here

Here is a song you can sing while brushing your teeth!

Brush, brush, brush your teeth!

Brush them every day!

Tartar, plaque, and stains must be brushed away.

 

Brush, brush, brush your teeth!

Brush them at least twice a day!

Tartar, plaque, and stains must be brushed away.

 

Brush, brush, brush your teeth!

Brush 'em here and brush 'em there!

Brush them every day!

Tartar, plaque, and stains must be brushed away.

 

And don’t forget to floss!

 

Floss, floss, floss your teeth!

Floss them every day!

Tartar, plaque, and stains must be brushed and flossed away.

 By Mimi Jones 05/26/2022

Facts about Lions

Lion Facts

Have you ever seen the movie The Lion King? It is an animated movie about lions.

Joey would like to tell you a little about the Lions! Did you know that female lions do almost all of the hunting? Yep, they take care of their pride. A Pride is a group of lions. A pride can consist of four adult male lions, several adult female lions, and their cubs. The lionesses hunt for food, bringing it back to their pride, and the male lions eat first. Sometimes, the male lion lets the cubs join in and eat with them. The female lions eat last.

What is your favorite animated movie?

 

Facts about lions:

1. Lions have superb hunting skills.

2. Lions communicate with each other by using sounds like roars, growls, and grunts.

3. Lions don’t need to drink every day but must eat every day. Adult female lions eat around 10 or more pounds of meat a day. Adult male lions eat about 16 pounds or more of meat a day. Lion cubs eat milk from their moms until they are around 3 months old.

4. Lions are the second largest cats on earth.

5. Lions can climb trees if they have to!

6. Lions originated from Eastern and Southern Africa.

7. A baby lion is called a cub, whelp, or lionet. A female lion is called a lioness, and a male lion is called a lion. One male lion is the pride lion, and he is the king of the pride.

8. Wild lions can live up to 15 years, and lions in captivity can live up to 25 years.

9. A lion can run as fast as 50 mph! That is fast, but they can only run fast for short periods. They can leap as high as 36 feet.

 

Can you share a fact about the Lions with us?

Books and Movies about lions:

1. The Great Book About Lions for Kids by G. Guarita

2. The Lion's Share by Matthew McElligott

3. Little Lion Rescue by Rachel Delahaye

4. African Lions by Joelle Riley

5. Disney’s The Lion King movie

6. Mia and the White Lion

7. Madagascar

8. Lion of Oz

Parents, please ensure all books and movies are child-friendly before reading or watching them to/with your child/children.

 

 

Facts about Seahorses

Seahorse Facts

Let me tell you all about seahorses! Seahorses live mainly in shallow coastal areas and are found in both tropical and temperate waters worldwide. Seahorses do not have stomachs, so they must eat a lot because their food goes straight through their digestive tract. The adult seahorse can eat up to fifty times a day!!

 

Facts about seahorses:

1. Seahorses can get up to 14 inches long.

2. Seahorses eat small crustaceans.

3. They are very slow swimmers.

4. They don’t look like fish, but they do! However, they do not have scales like fish do.

5. Seahorses can live up to five years.

6. They have excellent camouflage and can hide well from most predators.  

7. There are about 46 species of seahorses.

8. Just like humans have unique fingerprints, each seahorse has a small crown called a coral net, which is different on each seahorse.

 

What is your favorite kind of sea creature?

 

Books about seahorses:

1. Facts About the Seahorse by Lisa Strattin

2. Seahorses by Valerie Bodden

3. Goodnight, Seahorse by Carly Fletcher

4. Secret Seahorse by Stella Blackstone

5. Counting Sea Life with the Little Seahorse by Sheri Fink and Derek Kent

6. Seahorses For Beginners by Mike French

Parents, please ensure all books are child-friendly before reading them to your child/children.

 

 

Facts about Dalmatians

Dalmatian Facts

First, let me tell you a joke I found online about Dalmatians.

What did the Dalmatian say after it ate a huge meal? Find the answer to the joke in the comment section.

Continue reading to find out facts about the Dalmatian dog.

 

Facts about Dalmatians:

1. Dalmatian puppies are usually born without spots!! Their spots develop around 10 days after they are born.

2. Dalmatians can have a chance of being deaf in one or both ears.

3. Dalmatians are known as the firehouse dog.

4. Dalmatians are very energetic and playful dogs.

5. They can be as tall as 24 inches and weigh as much as 70lbs.

6. The Dalmatian was named after Dalmatia, Croatia, the breed's first home.

 

Books about Dalmatians:

1. Dot: The Spotless Dalmatian by L.K. Wyman

2. 101 Dalmatians by Justine Korman

3. The Dalmatian: An Owner's Guide by Patti Strand

4. The Dalmatian that Lost its Spots by Helen Haraldsen

5. Dalmatian Dogs Scissors Skills 2: by HB Polisher

Parents, please be sure books are child-friendly before reading them to your child/children.

 

Facts about Jelly and Jam

Last week, we dedicated our time to expressing gratitude for items and experiences starting with the letter I. Today, we encourage you to join in by sharing something you are thankful for that begins with the letter J. Your contributions can enrich our collective spirit of appreciation and reflection. Let's come together to celebrate the things that bring us joy!

I'm feeling incredibly thankful for Jelly and Jam, they add such sweetness to my day! What about you? What’s something you're grateful for that starts with the letter J? Let's hear your thoughts!

🍓 Spread the Joy: Jelly vs. Jam and All Things Delicious

They wobble, they squish, they sparkle in toasting light… but what really makes jelly and jam so irresistible? Besides being best friends with peanut butter, these fruity favorites have fascinating roots and personalities all their own.

Let’s dig in!

Facts about the Immortal Jellyfish

Immortal Jellyfish Facts

Let me tell you about the Immortal Jellyfish! When damaged, they can reset to an earlier stage in their life cycle. They may be able to live forever! Isn't that cool?

Some Jellyfish are toxic to humans, so never touch or go near a jellyfish.

 

Facts about the Immortal Jellyfish:

1. Scientific name: Turritopsis dohrnii

2. They are carnivores. Carnivores only eat meat.

3. They prefer warmer waters, but they live in oceans worldwide.

4. The Immortal Jellyfish can sting you, so never touch any jellyfish.

5. They do not have a brain.

6. They are bell-shaped. Their large stomachs are bright red.

7. The Immortal Jellyfish uses its tentacles to move slowly through the ocean.

8. A baby Immortal Jellyfish is called a planula.

Do you know any cool facts about the Immortal Jellyfish that you can share with us?

 

A list of books about Jellyfish:

1. Amazing Animals: Jellyfish by Valerie Bodden

2. June The Jellyfish by Devin Artym

3. Facts About the Jellyfish by Lisa Strattin

4. Jellies: The Life of Jellyfish by Twig George

Parents, please be sure all books are child-friendly before reading them to your child/children.

 

Facts about Triangles

Triangle Facts

Triangles are polygons with three sides, three angles, and three vertices. The inside angles of a triangle always add up to 180 degrees.

Do you know what the three main types of triangles are? Let me tell you.

 

The three main types of triangles are: 

• equilateral triangle 
• isosceles triangle 
• scalene triangle.

An equilateral triangle is where all three sides are the same length.

An isosceles triangle is a triangle that has two sides that are the same length.

A scalene triangle is where all three sides have different lengths.

 

Can you draw an equilateral, isosceles, and scalene triangle?

 

Here are some books about triangles:

1. Triangles by Yusuke Yonezu

2. Triangles- Picture book by David Adler

3. Shapes in Math, Science and Nature: by Catherine Ross

4. Shape Up!: Fun with Triangles and Other Polygons by David Adler

Parents, please ensure books are child-friendly before reading them to your child/children.