Oral Health In
The Classroom

I. Outcomes Overview K-2:

Below is an overview of the New Brunswick Department of Education Health Education
Curriculum outcomes derived from the Health Education Curriculum “You and Your World”, Kindergarten – Grade 2. This Oral Health Curriculum aims to apply the outcomes to oral health as outlined below.

A) Kindergarten

K.1.2) describe their own physical changes and unique characteristics [i.e. losing “baby” teeth]

K.2.1) describe the importance of personal hygiene and practise it in order to reduce the spread of germs and disease [i.e. brushing
and flossing teeth]

K.2.2) identify types of activities that support a healthy lifestyle [i.e. brushing and flossing teeth, eating and drinking for
healthy teeth]

B) Grade 1

1.3.1) understand, develop and maintain a healthy lifestyle; [i.e. eating and drinking for healthy teeth]

1.3.2) explain how good eating habits contribute to health and well-being;

1.3.3) identify habits and products that are harmful to our health.

C) Grade 2

2.1.3) describe changes in humans as they grow, and contrast human growth with that of other organisms.

2.4.1) understand, develop and maintain a healthy lifestyle;

2.4.2) appreciate the need for safety and self-protection in the home, school and in the community; and

2.5.2) compare properties of familiar liquids and solids and investigate how they interact.