Almost immediately all head start implemented the curriculum of dental health to show and guide children the importance of dental hygiene. According to ( Administration for children, 1994) The majority of the curriculum guide is devoted to the following lesson plans: (1) "Introduction of 'Smiley the Super Pup '," an optional puppet character which may be used to review the concepts covered in each lesson; (2) "Visiting the Dentist"; (3) "Awareness of the Mouth"; (4) "The Important Functions of the Mouth"; (5) "The Importance of Keeping Teeth and Gums Clean"; (6) "Tooth brushing"; (7) "The Importance of Fluoride and Sealants"; (8) "Wise Food Choices for a Healthy Mouth"; (9) "Keeping Teeth Safe"; and (10) "Reinforcement Activities for Dental Health.
Fulfilling the needs of preschoolers is every parents dream and what better way to do that s with the information developed for head start to give children the opportunity to get an early intervention program that helps disadvantage and culturally diverse children from the 1960’s to the present( sandel, 1991). Parent involvement is one of the key elements that are stress throughout the head start program. This is an effective element in the development of a child 's early relationships, interests, and language.
Early reading is important aspect for all children to grasp the aspect of learning literature within the head start
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