Having school aged kids means a lot of changes and experiences. One of those things that all of them have is the “losing their first tooth” experience. My 6-year-old lost her first tooth 3 months ago. Since then, she now has 4 missing and 4 more that are lose. What shocks me is the value of the lost tooth has gone up tremendously. Whatever happened to the quarter per tooth deal. I remember as a kid, my tooth fairy pillow was made to fit a quarter, not dollar bills. Not to mention we hid it under our pillow not on the door.
It can be scary for littles to start losing teeth (and hard for mom and dad because then its bye bye to our babies!) but there are tons of fun ways to make it fun and exciting outside of what we grew up on.
1. The Tooth Fairy Pillow
Make sure you don’t lose that precious baby tooth before the tooth fairy has a chance to come for a visit! Store your kid’s choppers in an adorable tooth fairy pillow like the one to the right, complete with a nifty pocket to hold that hard-earned cash! It’s small enough to hang on a hook or doorknob, but large enough so the tooth fairy won’t be able to miss it!
2. The Tooth Fairy Door
Give the tooth fairy instant access to your child’s room when you install a tiny door! Made from pre-fabbed doors for doll houses, you can paint to match your kiddos room, then find the best spot to hang up. All you have to do now is wait for the tooth fairy to visit. Don’t forget the special jar.
3. Glitter Money
The tooth fairy is a special lady, and that’s why she doles out tooth money covered in glitter. (If you love glitter, then this one is for you) Creating your own glitter money is as easy as lightly spraying a bill with spray adhesive and coating in glitter. Shake, dry and give out. Simple.
4. The Story
Celebrate those wiggly teeth by reading a book about it! Whether you reward your child with a book before they actually lose their teeth, or this comes as a gift from the tooth fairy, it’s always a good idea to have a reason to read. One of the ones my kids love is “Fancy Nancy and the Loose Tooth”. Find it here on Amazon.
5. Deliver a Letter from the Tooth Fairy
Teeny tiny letters are oh so cute and that’s why your kid will LOVE receiving one when they turn over a tooth. Download the font here for a super sweet look and not worry about having your kid recognize your handwriting!
6. Tooth Fairy Report Card
There’s always a way to turn losing a tooth into a learning situation! Reward your kiddo for losing a tooth, but also take the time to give their tooth a grade! It will set the stage for a mouth full of healthy adult teeth. The Tooth Report Card is 4×6 inches and prints nicely on 4×6 photo paper for a keepsake (Don’t forget to leave out a Sharpie for your Tooth Fairy.)
Download the Tooth Fairy Note for Girls Here
Download the Tooth Fairy Note in Boys Here
As a dad with two young kids who have just started the journey of losing their teeth, I need to start saving as the going rate is pretty steep.
