Brushing Teeth

We know that building daily routines like brushing teeth can sometimes feel overwhelming, especially when your child has unique learning needs. That’s why we created this space—to offer simple, practical strategies to help make toothbrushing a positive and successful part of your family’s day.

Here, you’ll find step-by-step tips, visual supports, sensory-friendly suggestions, and fun ways to encourage independence, all designed with elementary-aged children in life skills classes in mind. Our goal is to empower you and your child to turn brushing teeth from a challenge into a confidence-building win.

Learning Activities & Resources

Toothbrushing Task Analysis

Toothbrushing Task Analysis Strive to Thrive OT Chart

Toothbrushing Checklist

Toothbrushing Parent Checklist Strive to Thrive OT for Life Skills for Elementary School Students

Brush the Tooth

Brush the tooth for students with life skill needs

Toothbrushing Storyboard

Toothbrushing Sequencing

A storyboard for brushing teeth for life skills students

Realistic Brush the Teeth

Realistic brushing teeth for kids

Video Library

How to Brush Your Teeth
by Life Skills for Kids

Blippi Brush Your Teeth Song
by Blippi

Toothbrushing Video Model
by Strive to Thrive OT

Cocomelon’s ‘Brush It’
by Cocomelon

Daniel Gets His Teeth Cleaned
by Daniel Tiger’s Neighborhood (PBS)

Brushing Teeth
by Penquis ADLs

Let’s chat!

Let’s set up a phone or video conference with you to discuss how to get started with your students. I would love to help you!