National Tooth Fairy Day, an “unofficial” National holiday is celebrated annually by some on August 22nd, while it is annually celebrated by others on February 28th. Why not celebrate twice?!
For hundreds of years, a visit from the Tooth Fairy has been promised to young children as their baby teeth become loose. When the tooth comes out, it is placed under their pillow (after it is washed) and the Tooth Fairy visits as they sleep. The child awakes to a small gift (usually money) in place of the tooth. If the tooth has been lost, they need not worry, the Tooth Fairy will still visit!!
Looking for a way to honor this fabulous fairy? Here are 4 fun ways to celebrate National Tooth Fairy Day with your kids:
- Teach your kids about oral health with our Tooth Fairy activities! Complete the Tooth Fairy’s word scramble, connect the dots page, coloring sheets and more.
- Get crafty and make a DIY Tooth Fairy pillow. This fun-size pillow will make it ‘fairy’ easy for the Tooth Fairy to find your child’s lost tooth!
- Gather the kids and a healthy snack to watch The Tooth Fairy or Rise of the Guardians. Both family-friendly films feature your favorite, tooth-loving winged fairy!
- Read an oral-health themed book or two with your children. We suggest The Mixed-up Tooth Fairy by William Faulkner, Dear Tooth Fairy by Alan Durant and Vanessa Cabban or You Think It’s Easy Being the Tooth Fairy? by Sheri Bell-Rehwoldt and David Slonim.
How will YOU celebrate National Tooth Fairy Day?
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