Snacks the Snake was created by education specialists, Learning Days Ltd, for NHS Tees. It is part of a set of resources contained in a 'Smile Sack'. The Smile Sack programme is part of a suite of initiatives within the Tees Health and Commissioning Strategy to improve the oral health of children, and reduce inequalities both in dental health and access.

Smile Sacks have been distributed to 100+ nursery and reception classes in Teesside. The resources are used in the school setting but also taken home in order to facilitate the embedding of educational messages into daily practice. An evaluation report by NHS Tees is now available on request.

The aim is to help children learn about healthy eating and good oral hygiene practices from an early age, through the medium of play. The healthy eating messages were selected for their ability to have a positive impact on oral health.

They are part of the Change4Life agenda and focus is on the health and oral benefits of tooth-friendly snacks.

Eat tooth-friendly snacks (goody snacks) between mealtimes -
it is much better for your teeth and health

Sugary foods and drinks (baddy snacks) are best eaten at mealtimes

Drinking plain milk and water is good for your teeth

Brush teeth twice a day, especially last thing at night
Use a pea sized amount of fluoride toothpaste
Visit the dentist often
Spit do not rinse

The Smile Sacks are available to schools and Primary Care Trusts nationally.
Visit www.oralhealthpromotion.co.uk for more details.



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The Snacks the Snake game pack can be sent by post to any location in the United Kingdom (only).

The game pack consists of Snacks the Snake who is a 3 metres long floor based snake printed in full colour on strong vinyl. A set of 23 large, brightly coloured and child safe counters are included as well as easy to follow instructions for the games to play with both Snacks the Snake and the counters on their own. All games are designed for 3 to 6 year olds.
They'll love Snacks the Snake!