Track
6
Yum Yum Yummy
Theme: A variety of colorful fruits and veggies is
essential for healthy teeth and gums
essential for healthy teeth and gums
Instructional Themes
- Oral health
- Nutrition
- Color identification
- Counting
- Analyzing
Vocabulary
Dine
Fruit
Green
Red
Tummy
Veggies
White
Yellow
Yummy
Rhyme Time Story Time Activity
Materials
- "Yum Yum Yummy" Photo Card
- "Yum Yum Yummy" Lyrics and Conversation Stretchers
- Voting chart
Activity
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Show children the front of the "Yum Yum Yummy" photo card. Lead a discussion using "how," "why," "what," and "what if" questions about the image including:
- The title of the song
- The colors and names of the fruits and veggies
- Read the lyrics as you would a storybook or poem emphasizing key themes, concepts, and vocabulary.
- Further explore the theme using the Conversation Stretchers.
Music Moves Me Activity
This music activity helps children associate colors with healthy fruits and vegetables for their teeth, gums, and bodies.
Materials
- I Love My Teeth Music CD - Track 6
Activity
Play the song "Yum Yum Yummy." Participate with the children emphasizing the movements and vocabulary in the song.
Suggested Movements: Clap, rub tummy. (Ensure you have red, green, white, and yellow displayed in the room, on clothing, or on a prop.)
Engaging Families
Send a copy of the My Choosy Family handout, located on the back of the Conversation Stretchers, home with each child. Encourage families to try the activities at home to reinforce classroom learning experiences.