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Brushing Teeth Reward Chart: Free Printable Chart for Ages 2 to 4

  • ForAges 2 to 4
  • StageKey Stage 3
  • CostFree
  • FormatPrintable PDF
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Brushing Teeth Reward Chart is a free printable chart for Ages 2 to 4, in Early Years. It gives a young child a sticker for every morning and every night, so tooth brushing becomes a happy part of the day. Page 2 has notes for the grown up, ideas for children who find it hard and a stretch idea.

It comes from the Mini Minds Hub, the free library of printables from Jaques of London, the British games and toy company that has been making games for families since 1795. Print both pages, give page 1 to your child and keep page 2 for yourself. Black and white printing works well.

What is on the sheet

The sheet is a weekly chart with a table. The days of the week run from Monday to Sunday, and children add a sticker for every morning and every night. They brush their teeth with a grown up, then tick or stick on the chart. The filled in rows give a clear picture of the week, so children can see what they have done. All you need is stickers or a pencil.

  • Day
  • Mon
  • Tue
  • Wed
  • Thu
  • Fri
  • Sat
  • Sun

Making brushing a happy habit

Put the chart where you brush

Stick the chart on the wall or the back of the bathroom door, at your child's eye level. A chart that is easy to see is easy to remember.

Brush together

Little children copy what they see. Brush your own teeth at the same time and make it a shared moment, not a chore.

Let your child choose

Offer a choice of stickers, or let them pick which colour pencil to use for the tick. Small choices help children feel in charge of the routine.

Praise the effort

Say what they did well, such as sitting still or opening wide. Keep the chart about trying, not about being perfect.

Why use a chart for brushing?

Children aged 2 to 4 love routine. They like to know what comes next, and they like to see that they have done something. A simple chart turns an everyday job into something they can finish and show off. The sticker is a small, immediate reward for trying, and it gives you a natural moment to say well done.

The chart also gives a gentle link to early number and the days of the week. Children see the same day names each week, point to the row they are on and count their stickers. At this age, a grown up should brush with the child or help them, because small hands are still learning how to do it well.

A grown up should look after the toothpaste and the toothbrush. Use only a small amount of toothpaste, check the packet for the right amount for your child's age, and encourage your child to spit it out. Stay with your child while they brush.

Fun facts about teeth

  • Children's first teeth are called baby teeth. They are also called milk teeth.
  • A full set of baby teeth has 20 teeth.
  • Most adults have up to 32 teeth.
  • The hard outer layer of a tooth is called enamel.
  • Every person's smile is different, and so is the shape of their teeth.

Skills and curriculum link

  • Routine
  • Counting
  • Self care
  • Days of the week
  • Sticking and ticking

This sheet supports the area below. It is matched to the published England framework. Please check it against your own school plan.

Framework Subject or area Strand Year
Early Years Foundation Stage Personal, Social and Emotional Development Managing Self Reception

What children will be able to do

  • I can brush my teeth morning and night.
  • I can tick my chart each time.
  • I know brushing keeps my teeth healthy.

Helpful things for grown ups to know

  • Toothpaste amountNHS advice is a smear of toothpaste for children under 3 and a pea sized amount for ages 3 to 6. Check the packet for fluoride and age guidance.
  • Spit, do not rinseAfter brushing, children can spit out the extra toothpaste but should not rinse with water. Show them how to do it.
  • Help with brushingYoung children need a grown up to brush with them or to help. Let your child have a go first, then you can finish the job.
  • See a dentistTake your child to a dentist so they get used to it. Talk about the visit in a positive way beforehand.

Key words

  • RoutineThings we do in the same order every day.
  • HabitSomething you do so often that it becomes easy.
  • ChartA table that shows what we have done, so we can see it at a glance.
  • MorningThe start of the day, after we wake up.
  • NightThe end of the day, when it is dark and it is nearly time for bed.
  • StickerA small picture with a sticky back. Here, it shows that you brushed.

How to use it

  1. Print both pages. Page 1 is for your child. Keep page 2, which has the notes for you.
  2. Put the chart where you brush, at your child's eye level, and find some stickers or a pencil.
  3. Brush together. When you have finished, let your child add a sticker or a tick in the right box.
  4. Praise the effort. Say, "You brushed this morning and you brushed tonight."
  5. At the end of the week, count the stickers together and talk about what you did. Start a new chart if you want to keep going.

Help, stretch and game ideas

If it feels too hard

Brush together and sing a short song that lasts about two minutes. Let your child hold their toothbrush while you hold yours. Start with just the morning sticker and add the night one once it feels easy. Praise trying, even if brushing is short.

To stretch confident children

Count the stickers at the end of the week. Ask which is more, morning stickers or night stickers, or if they are the same. Older children can say the days of the week in order as they point to each row of the chart.

Make it a game

Brush every tooth like a little car going round the track. Make engine noises, drive across the top teeth, then the bottom. Park the car at the back teeth. When the car is parked, the grown up helps check and your child sticks on the sticker.

Talk about it

  • Which sticker shall we choose today?
  • What day is it today? Can you find it on the chart?
  • Which teeth are you brushing now?
  • What song shall we sing while we brush?
  • Can you show me where we put the sticker?
  • Which part of brushing do you like best?

Take it off the page

Teddy dentist

Give a favourite soft toy a check up. Let your child pretend to brush the toy's teeth with a dry toothbrush and say well done when they finish.

Mirror smile

Look in a mirror together and open wide. Talk about what you can see, such as your tongue and your teeth. Count the teeth you can see with a finger.

Draw a big smile

Draw a face with a big smile and let your child add the teeth. Count them together and talk about how clean teeth look.

Who it is for

Parents

Sit beside your child for the first few days and brush together. Keep it calm and short. If your child will not brush one day, do not worry. Leave the box empty and try again at the next brush.

Teachers

Use it as a home link activity or as part of a topic on healthy habits in Early Years. It links to Personal, Social and Emotional Development, Managing Self. Send it home with a note for parents and ask children to share their stickers.

Home educators

Add it to your daily routine and keep the chart where you brush. It pairs well with picture books about teeth, role play with a toy dentist and counting games. Print another chart for brothers and sisters.

Where this fits

Many families begin brushing with a grown up when a child's first tooth appears. By ages 2 to 4, children are often ready to join in more, hold the toothbrush and take pride in a routine. This chart adds a clear, visual reward to something your child may already do each day.

As children grow, they usually take a bigger part in brushing, with a grown up still helping and checking. Once the habit feels settled, you can reuse the chart for another routine, such as tidying up toys. Counting the stickers also gives a simple link to early number.

Check it worked

Ask these when the sheet is finished. Listen for the reasoning, not just the answer.

  1. Why do we brush our teeth?
  2. When do you brush your teeth?
  3. How does your mouth feel after brushing?

Questions parents and teachers ask

What age is Brushing Teeth Reward Chart for?

It is written for Ages 2 to 4, in Early Years. A grown up should sit with the child and help them brush, and the chart lets the child be part of the routine.

Is it free?

Yes. It is free to print for home and classroom use. You can print it again for brothers and sisters, or when you want to start a fresh chart.

How do I use it?

Put the chart where you brush. Brush together if you can, then let your child add a sticker or a tick for each morning and night. Praise the effort and keep it light.

What if it feels too hard?

Brush together and sing a short song that lasts about two minutes. Begin with just one sticker spot each day, such as the morning, and add the other when your child is ready.

Is this a screen free activity?

Yes. It is a screen free printable that needs only paper, stickers or a pencil. It fits easily into the daily routine in the bathroom, with no tablet or phone needed.

Can teachers use it in class?

Yes. Teachers can use it with Early Years children as a home link task or as part of a topic on healthy habits. It needs no preparation beyond printing.

Do I need to print in colour?

No. It prints well in black and white on plain A4 paper. Your child can add colour with pencils or crayons, or just use colourful stickers.

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