[For Kids] Recommended Ideas for DIY Toothbrushing Dolls

20 years of experience as a nursery teacher / kindergarten teacherhiyoko sensei
I’m Hiyoko-sensei, a former nursery school teacher from Hyogo Prefecture. Ever since I was five, my dream was to become a childcare worker, and before I knew it, 20 years had passed since I achieved that dream. Through singing and playing with the children, I kept working with the spirit of someone in their twenties, even as I increasingly felt my physical limits year by year (haha). From here on, I’d like to share helpful information carefully and thoughtfully, drawing on my on-site experience.

Many of you have probably experienced toothbrushing guidance at preschools or elementary schools.

At those times, do you remember receiving an easy-to-understand explanation using a puppet? Various animals—like hippos or crocodiles—turn into puppets to teach the importance of brushing teeth.

In this article, we’ll introduce handmade ideas for these toothbrushing puppets.

We’re also sharing ideas you can make with paper cups and recycled materials, so be sure to give them a try.

After you make them, there are plenty of ways to enjoy hands-on toothbrushing practice—so let’s have fun with toothbrushing play once you’re done crafting!

[For Kids] Recommended DIY Toothbrushing Puppet Ideas (11–20)

Chomping Toothbrushing Made with a Paper Cup

Make toothbrushing feel more familiar with pretend play! Here’s a fun idea for a chompy toothbrushing craft made from a paper cup.

You’ll need a paper cup, colored construction paper, a sponge, a popsicle stick, white round stickers, and glue or double-sided tape.

Since the main material is a paper cup, it’s easy to prepare—how nice! Adjust the steps to suit the children’s ages, and consider making a paper-cup toothbrushing puppet as a crafting activity.

Make it and have fun playing with it!

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In conclusion

We introduced toothbrush puppets you can make with a variety of materials. Try creating them to suit your needs, from easy-to-make ideas to large, eye-catching toothbrush puppets. It also seems like you could make wonderful puppets by changing the hippo or crocodile into your favorite characters!