Land of Smiles
Grades K-3 | Dental Health
Land of Smiles is a free and engaging children’s educational program that teaches students in kindergarten through third grade the importance of good oral health habits. To help combat the prevalence of tooth decay among students, Land of Smiles travels throughout the state, reaching thousands of children each year.
During this interactive show, Captain Super Grin, Terri Tooth Fairy, Toothpick and Caz Cavity explain good oral health care techniques, good and bad foods for the teeth and why it is important to visit the dentist.
Live In-School Performance
Standards-Aligned
Teacher Resources
Take-home Smile Bags
Interactive & Engaging
Topics Covered
Through engaging sketches featuring a variety of entertaining characters, Land of Smiles teaches the following educational points:
- Students will learn why teeth are important to your overall health.
- There will be a focus on how to take care of your teeth.
- Demonstrations occur about how to brush and floss teeth properly.
- Students will be introduced to the importance of eating healthy foods and visiting the dentist.
Educational Standards
All NTC programs align with state educational standards, including science, social studies, financial literacy, and health standards, depending on the specific program. Programs also align with national standards such as NGSS, NCAS, and Common Core.
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Materials Included
Program Curriculum – Our oral health curriculum corresponds with the Land of Smiles® program and makes learning about oral health even more fun! Developed with input from teachers and school nurses, the curriculum provides lessons and activities to educate students about good oral health habits. The Land of Smiles® program curriculum adheres to National Health Education Standards.
Smile Bags – Schools receive a smile bag for each child that participates in the program. A “smile bag” contains an individual toothbrush, toothpaste and container of dental floss to help students practice the good oral health habits they learn from the program. Smile bags will be shipped to the school only, not to residential addresses.
See the program in action
What teachers are saying
The young man and young lady that performed today for the kids did a fantastic job!!! They really explained the teeth brushing process and the importance very well! The students were engaged and really enjoyed it! Great job! Thank you!
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This was a super engaging and informational presentation! The performers were super entertaining and were able to keep my sweet little kindergarteners engaged the entire time! They shared great information in a way that my students were able to retain it. I would highly recommend this presentation to anyone! Thank you for coming to our school!
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The presenters did an outstanding job of presenting in an engaging way! The information was useful and presented in a format that is easy for our little ones to understand! Great job and thanks for visiting!
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My kids absolutely loved the performance! They were so excited to practice their knowledge at home!
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This was a great program. Engaging and humorous, educational and an appropriate length for young learners.
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This program never disappoints!! The presenters were awesome and the kids and teachers, alike, loved it!!
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Why schools choose NTC
NTC has been touring the United States with free educational programming for over 45 years. Whether you are a first-timer or a repeat participant, we’re excited to offer this opportunity to you free of charge, provided by organizations in your region that care about the future of your students and our planet.
Available for
In-School Performance
Topic
Dental Health
Program Length
25 Minutes
Audience
Grades K-3
Includes
Take-home Kit