THE TASTE OF VICTORY | A NEW CHILDREN'S BOOK ABOUT ORAL HEALTH
Colgate and NABU have proudly collaborated to create “The Taste of Victory,” an entertaining children’s book to encourage good oral hygiene among young readers. The story follows Kali, a brave Tooth Defender, and her brother Miguel as they embark on an adventure through The Maze of Fantastic Toothpaste with the help of Dr. Brushwell. You can read the story on NABU's digital platform here and watch videos below to learn how to incorporate this story into your classroom or bedtime reading routine.
NABU and Colgate Bright Smiles Bright Futures® have partnered together to teach children about oral health and to promote good oral hygiene habits among youth.
Together, we have created “The Taste of Victory,” a new children’s book to inspire children to take care of their teeth. We believe that through the power of a story, we can start important conversations about health between children and their caregivers, and enhance children’s sense of agency over their well-being. This book is one of hundreds of stories available on NABU’s free reading app and web reader.
Engage and Educate: Tools for Teachers and Caregivers
“The Taste of Victory” offers teachers an opportunity to not only teach dental hygiene, but also enhance literacy skills among students.
For Teachers
“The Taste of Victory” offers teachers an opportunity to not only teach dental hygiene, but also enhance literacy skills among students. The instructional video below (or above) is a guide for teachers to use during their classroom read-aloud to help students connect with the characters and absorb the story’s message. Are you an educator? Watch the video for step-by-step guidance on how to spark students’ interest in dental hygiene, incorporate activities to reinforce learning, and enhance understanding of the story’s message.
Some tips for the classroom:
- Before reading, preview pages in the book and ask your students questions to assess their existing knowledge around the book’s topic.
- While you read, be sure to pause for whole group or partner discussions around challenging words and the events in the story to support overall comprehension.
- After your read-aloud, engage your students in discussions or hands-on activities related to new vocabulary words and events in the story.
This instructional video is a guide for caregivers to engage their little ones in reading and inspire curiosity in dental hygiene.
For Caregivers
Discover the joy of reading with your child using “The Taste of Victory.” The instructional video below (or above) is a guide for caregivers to engage their little ones in reading and inspire curiosity in dental hygiene. Watch the video for step-by-step guidance on how to encourage active participation in the reading process, navigate new vocabulary, and reflect on the story.
Some tips for reading at home:
- Find a comfortable, quiet place to read with your child. Begin by looking at the front cover of the book and asking your child what they notice.
- Follow the words with your finger and stop when you reach a tricky word. Explain the meaning of that word in a child-friendly way.
- Be sure to ask your child questions about the story while you read and after to help support their comprehension!
