Helping your child follow a consistent toothbrushing routine can be easier when they can see their progress. Our printable brushing chart gives children a fun way to track their morning and nighttime brushing for four weeks.
Track Every Time You Brush
Use the chart below to track your brushing each morning and night.
Color in one box every time you brush your teeth.
Brush twice a day for four weeks—and you win!
The original chart is designed around a twice-daily routine, using separate sun and moon boxes for each day.
How to Use the Brushing Chart
Print the Chart
Print one copy of the chart and place it somewhere your child can easily see it, such as near the bathroom sink.
Color the Morning Box
After brushing in the morning, have your child color in the box showing the sun.
Color the Nighttime Box
After brushing before bed, have your child color in the box showing the moon.
Continue for Four Weeks
Repeat the process every morning and night for four weeks. Each completed box allows your child to see how consistently they are following their brushing routine.
Download the Brushing Chart
Help Your Child Build a Brushing Routine
A progress chart works best when brushing feels positive and manageable. Parents can brush alongside their children, praise their consistency, and make coloring each completed box part of the daily routine.
Dental Smart Kids also recommends using games, rewards, colorful toothbrushes, timers, and family brushing routines to make brushing more enjoyable for children.
Explore more ways to make brushing more enjoyable with games, rewards, timers, songs, and family routines.
Frequently Asked Questions
How does the kids’ brushing chart work?
Your child colors one sun box after brushing in the morning and one moon box after brushing at night. The chart provides spaces to track brushing every day for four weeks.
How long should my child use the brushing chart?
The chart is designed to be used for four complete weeks. After four weeks, you may print another copy if your child would benefit from continuing to track their routine.
What do the sun and moon symbols mean?
The sun represents morning brushing, while the moon represents brushing before bed. Each day has one box for each brushing session.
What happens if my child misses a brushing session?
Leave the appropriate box uncolored and continue with the next brushing session. The chart should encourage progress rather than make your child feel discouraged.
How can I make toothbrushing more enjoyable for my child?
Try brushing together, using a timer or short song, allowing your child to choose a toothbrush, and celebrating consistent progress. Dental Smart Kids has additional ideas for turning brushing into a positive and engaging routine.
