Mouth bug activities

e-Bug was developed for use in schools pre-COVID-19 and so some activities may require modification based on your school’s distancing guidelines. Please use your judgement and tell us how you have modified the activities, or if you would like to discuss some ideas, contact e-Bug@phe.gov.uk

Healthy oral hygiene (10-15 mins)

Suitable for KS2

This activity involves keeping a tooth brushing diary to monitor how often tooth brushing occurs for each day of the week.

A summary of instructions for both school and community groups can be found here. You will also find a link in the downloads section below.

Healthy Diet: How much sugar is in your drinks? (15-20 mins)

Suitable for KS2 and community groups

This activity can be used as a whole-school approach to tackle sugary drinks consumption. It has often been demonstrated in schools, and displays can be made to showcase how much sugar can be found in popular drinks. These displays are suitable for corridors, classrooms, or even the school lunch room.

A summary of instructions for both school and community groups can be found here. You will also find a link in the downloads section below.

Have you carried out any activities which are similar to these?

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