To solve this problem, we need to put the steps for brushing teeth in the correct logical order. Let's look at the actions described and figure out which one happens first, second, third, and so on.
Step 1: Identify all the steps provided.
The image lists four specific actions with numbers next to them, but they are mixed up:
- Action A: "Spit out all the toothpaste, making sure not to swallow any." (Labeled 6)
- Action B: "Wet your toothbrush with a small amount of water." (Labeled 2)
- Action C: "Squeeze a pea-sized amount of toothpaste on your toothbrush." (Labeled 1)
- Action D: "Rinse out your mouth with cold water." (Labeled 7)
*Note: The actual brushing action isn't listed as a separate step here, but it happens between putting paste on the brush and spitting it out.*
Step 2: Determine the logical sequence.
Let's think about how you actually brush your teeth in real life:
1.
Preparation: Before you can brush, you need to get your tools ready. Usually, you wet the bristles of the toothbrush first so the toothpaste sticks better and spreads easier. So,
"Wet your toothbrush..." is likely the first step among these options.
2.
Adding Paste: After the brush is wet, you add the toothpaste. You can't really squeeze paste onto a dry brush effectively, and you definitely do it before you start brushing. So,
"Squeeze a pea-sized amount..." comes next.
3.
Finishing Up: After you have finished brushing (which takes a couple of minutes), you have foam in your mouth. The first thing you do is get rid of that foam. So,
"Spit out all the toothpaste..." comes after brushing.
4.
Cleaning Up: Once you've spit out the bulk of the toothpaste, you rinse your mouth and your brush to clean everything off. So,
"Rinse out your mouth..." is the final step in this list.
Step 3: Verify the order.
Let's read through the sequence we created:
1. Wet your toothbrush with a small amount of water.
2. Squeeze a pea-sized amount of toothpaste on your toothbrush.
*(Imagine brushing happens here)*
3. Spit out all the toothpaste, making sure not to swallow any.
4. Rinse out your mouth with cold water.
This makes perfect sense. It follows the standard hygiene routine taught in schools.
Final Answer:
The correct order for the steps shown is:
1. Wet your toothbrush with a small amount of water.
2. Squeeze a pea-sized amount of toothpaste on your toothbrush.
3. Spit out all the toothpaste, making sure not to swallow any.
4. Rinse out your mouth with cold water.
Parent Tip: Review the logic above to help your child master the concept of steps to brushing your teeth worksheet.
