Every kid looks forward to a visit from the tooth fairy, even if it means losing a tooth! In honor of National Tooth Fairy Day, this party is fun and educational, inspiring kids to keep their teeth clean.
INVITATION TYPE
- Snail Mail – mail fairy-decorated or tooth-shaped invitations to your guests.
DECORATIONS
- Use blue gauze (or something that looks like it) as your tablecloth, to give a sterile, dentist office feel.
- Have out an assortment of dental care products – floss, brushes, paste, etc.
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Use fairy-themed table settings and decorations. Sprinkle sparkles and pixie dust around the party area.
FOOD AND DRINK MENU
- Appetizer: Apple Nachos – Try this tooth-healthy recipe from Tooth Fairy City.
- Entrée: Smiling Sandwiches
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Dessert: Fairy Cake
Make a cake decorated with fairies- check out the Easy Birthday Cake recipes for ideas!
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Cocktail: Fruit juice and Milk
Serve calcium rich beverages for the kids.
ENTERTAINMENT
Have a Sing Along with dental hygiene songs!
- “Brush Your Teeth” by Raffi
- “Brush, Brush, Brush Your Teeth” (sung to the tune of “Row Your Boat”)
- “Are Your Teeth Clean and White?” (sung to the tune of “Do Your Ears Hang Low?”)
Find more Dental Health Sing Along songs at Preschool Education .com.
GAMES
- Get jewelry boxes from your local craft store. Make sure that there are separate slots to put each tooth in. Let your guests decorate the boxes with art supplies. After the party, the kids can use the boxes as keepsakes for their old teeth.
- Dental Coloring Books
- Dental Hygiene Sing-Along
ATTIRE
- Keep it comfy and casual!
LAST MINUTE TIPS
At the end of the party, give the kids goody bags. Give out trial-sized toothpaste, toothbrushes, and tooth fairy gifts. Get some ideas or create your own custom tooth fairy bags from the Silver Penny.
Check out The Tooth Fairy website for more information, ideas, and dental hygiene tips!
And as always, remember to bring your camera!
I remember when I was a kid I really enjoy went my teeth were gone because my mother always put money under my pillow.