The Twin Tooth Fairies



Last updated Sunday, May 23, 2021

Author: The Murphys
Date of Publication: 2018
ISBN: 0998949612
Grade Level: Kindergarten    (GLCs: Click here for grade level guidelines.)
Date(s) Used: May 2021

Synopsis: Twins Jameson and Preston were born in the land of tooth fairies. They were both fun and playful. As time went on, each twin chose a different path. Jameson became the Tooth Fairy like his parents, rewarding children for having healthy teeth, while Preston became the Dark Fairy who lost his wings and his crown and brings cavities to kids who don't brush their teeth.

Discussion topics for before reading:
•  What do you think the twin tooth fairies do?
•  What do you think it is like to be a tooth fairy? Do you think it's fun?

Vocabulary

•  cavity - a hollow place or hole

Discussion topics for during/after reading:
•  How do you take care of your teeth?
•  What happens if we don't take good care of our teeth?
•  When was the last time you lost a tooth? Did the tooth fairy give you anything?

Craft ideas:
•  Draw your teeth on a piece of a coffee filter.
•  Draw the tooth fairy on the white board on Zoom.
•  Make a card for Mother's Day - for your mother, grandmother, aunt, someone who takes care of you and looks after you.
•  Check our craft ideas on Pinterest!
https://www.pinterest.com/readingtokids/may-2021-fantasy-folklore-fairytales/

Special activities:
•  Have the children demonstrate how they brush their teeth
•  The children can pretend to be tooth fairies.

*Note: These craft ideas are just suggestions. You can use them, but you don't have to use them. You can expand upon them, or add your own twist. Remember, though, that the focus of your time should not be on the development and execution of a craft; the focus should be on the read-aloud and the enjoyment of the book!