--- title: "Reception Class - Toothbrushing" url: "https://darwenstjames.co.uk/news/2025-09-18-reception-class-toothbrushing" school: "Darwen St James’ C of E Primary Academy" --- # Reception Class - Toothbrushing ![](https://files.schudio.com/darwen-st-james-c-of-e-primary-academy/images/news/d4ca001f-b19b-429e-83ad-16717206f5a6.jpg) 18 September 2025 Hello Reception parents! ???? We're so excited to announce that we've started our toothbrushing initiative in class! This is a fantastic step in helping your little ones **develop great oral hygiene habits** right from the start. ### Our Brushing Routine ???? The children have been doing an amazing job learning their new routine. Each child has been allocated their own special toothbrush and they're learning to: - **Find their own brush:** This helps them build independence and responsibility. - **Add their own toothpaste:** We're teaching them how to use just a small, pea-sized amount. - **Brush their teeth:** We're practicing the correct way to brush, covering all surfaces of their teeth. - **Put their brushes away:** This is the final step in the routine, ensuring everything is clean and tidy for next time. --- This is more than just brushing; it's about **developing independence** and building a healthy habit that will last a lifetime. A massive thank you to **AP Smilecare** for generously providing all of our brushes and toothpaste! Their support has made this wonderful initiative possible. We're incredibly proud of how well the children are doing and look forward to seeing their confidence grow with each brushing session. Keep up the great work, everyone! ✨ [Reception](https://darwenstjames.co.uk/news/tag/reception) [Early Years Foundation Stage](https://darwenstjames.co.uk/news/tag/early-years-foundation-stage) [PSHE](https://darwenstjames.co.uk/news/tag/pshe) [![](https://files.schudio.com/darwen-st-james-c-of-e-primary-academy/imagecache/100x100c/news/c6aff556-4a5c-4463-b8ca-2c101743b01a.jpg)](https://darwenstjames.co.uk/news/2025-09-17-nursery-literacy-fine-motor-skills-threading) Previous ### [Nursery - Literacy - Fine Motor Skills - Threading](https://darwenstjames.co.uk/news/2025-09-17-nursery-literacy-fine-motor-skills-threading) [![](https://files.schudio.com/darwen-st-james-c-of-e-primary-academy/imagecache/100x100c/news/Collage_2025-09-22_09_49_31.jpg)](https://darwenstjames.co.uk/news/2025-09-22-year-6-maths-understanding-common-factors) Next ### [Year 6: Maths - Understanding Common Factors](https://darwenstjames.co.uk/news/2025-09-22-year-6-maths-understanding-common-factors) ### Academy Life - [News](https://darwenstjames.co.uk/news) - [Events](https://darwenstjames.co.uk/events) - [Clubs](https://darwenstjames.co.uk/academy-life/basc) - [School Council](https://darwenstjames.co.uk/academy-life/school-council) - [Attendance](https://darwenstjames.co.uk/academy-life/attendance) - [Charities and Fundrasing](https://darwenstjames.co.uk/academy-life/charities-and-fundraising) - ![School Games Gold](https://files.schudio.com/darwen-st-james-c-of-e-primary-academy/images/partners/Gold_Logo_25-26(1).png) - ![Healthy school](https://files.schudio.com/darwen-st-james-c-of-e-primary-academy/images/partners/healthy_school.png) - ![Picture News](https://files.schudio.com/darwen-st-james-c-of-e-primary-academy/images/partners/6_Years_of_Picture_News.png) - ![AP smilestar](https://files.schudio.com/darwen-st-james-c-of-e-primary-academy/images/partners/Screenshot_2026-07-27_10.26.27.png) ##### Location St James Crescent Darwen Lancashire BB3 0EY ##### Contact Us 01254 703260 ##### Stay Connected - [Facebook](https://www.facebook.com/Darwenstjames) - [Instagram](https://www.instagram.com/darwenstjames/) © Copyright 2021–2026 Darwen St James’ C of E Primary Academy School & Trust Websites by [ ![Schudio logo](https://darwenstjames.co.uk/img/logo/light.png) ](https://www.schudio.com/)