The ONLY Classroom Program

with Fitness & Character

Education Solutions.

 

For PK thru 8th grade.

 

FUN and Effective!

  

Group Focus and Transitions-Made-Easy

 

as students recite

 

Character-building quotes and

 

Enjoy Healthy Stretches 

 

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• Example: The Arrow Posture (above)

 

• Character Trait: Honesty

 

• One of the Character Quotes which can be

recited during the posture:

“No legacy is so rich as honesty.”

- William Shakespeare

 

Got a Minute?

Do a PMK Posture!

 

 

Got more than a Minute?

 

Do a PMK Character Ed. Lesson, too!

 

 

 

 

For Examples of PMK Program and Curriculum

CLICK HERE

 

The PowerMoves Kids Program:

Winning the War Against

Childhood Obesity and Poor Character

 

PowerMoves Kids is the FIRST classroom program to combine Character Education and Fitness. "PMK" is helping children stay focused and on-task, while having fun moving their bodies to these easy-to-follow stretching postures.

 

Teachers are finding PMK helpful for transitions between subjects as well as for group focus and discipline.

 

By reciting a character-building quote with each gentle stretch, children are being taught character education at the same time—exercising their minds and emotions while exercising their bodies—and teachers are seeing the difference it's making in their PK-8th grade students!

 

PMK postures become mnemonic devices to help anchor in empowering life principles such as respect, trustworthiness, honesty and self-control.

 

As an added bonus, since PowerMoves Kids is fun and the postures, quotes and affirmations fit neatly into the school day, children are learning to take healthy stretch breaks for energy (instead of junk food breaks!).

 

Some teachers have wondered if PMK stretches are yoga.

No, PowerMoves Kids is not yoga.

 

The PowerMoves Kids program incorporates healthy stretches

that are simple to do and good for the body.

 

And the character-building quotes FILL children's minds

with good thoughts such as:

 

 "Honesty is the best policy."

(Miguel de Cervantes; Character Trait: Honesty)

 

and

 

"Do unto others as you would have them do unto you."

(The Golden Rule; Character Trait: Caring)

 

and

“Remember, with great power comes great responsibility."

(“Uncle Ben,” Spider-Man the Movie; Character Trait: Responsibility)

 

 

 

PowerMoves Kids™ Teacher’s Manual,

Curriculum & DVD or VHS

 

By Laurette Willis, Certified Instructor with the Great Expectations Program

at Northeastern State University (1994-2000),

Certified Personal Trainer and Fitness Specialist (IFPA).

 

The FIRST Program to combine Character Education AND Fitness!

     Great for transitions between subjects, group discipline and focus. Add Character Education and Fitness "nuggets" to your students' day -- or teach a full class!

  

Designed for the Classroom, the PMK Program includes:

 

 • Teacher's Manual - Over 50 photos and descriptions of each of the 12 PowerMoves Kids postures with corresponding Character traits, 5 quotes each (one also translated into Spanish), upbeat affirmations, poetry and proverbs. Plus PMK posture sequence (to Dr. King's "I have a dream" speech) and the 26 Alphabet postures and affirmations. 83 pages

 

 • Curriculum with 48 mix n' match lessons (divided into PK-2, 3-5 and 6-8 grades). Each unit begins with a physical lesson (good posture, correct breathing, hygiene, heart health, etc.) and is followed by lessons for PK-2, 3-5 and 6-8 grades. Includes stories from around the world, group activities, crafts, games -- even snacks -- all geared to help your students experience the power of being persons of character. Learn from Aesop, Anne Frank, Abraham Lincoln, Thomas Edison, Harriet Tubman, and today's young heroes (just like YOUR students!). Discover how to incorporate the PMK postures and lessons into your day - whether you have only a minute, or an entire class period.

There's always time for PowerMoves Kids!  228 pages

 

 • PowerMoves Kids DVD or VHS - Laurette Willis, Jillian (kindergartener) and Josh (7th grader) demonstrate all of the PowerMoves Kids postures for you, with form and breathing tips, plus the "I have a dream" PMK posture sequence. Instructional section includes correct breathing and posture, plus how to implement PMK in the classroom. 60 minutes

 

Written for Classroom Teachers Grades PK-2, 3-5 and 6-8, it may also be adapted for high school students (who love doing these postures, too!).

 

PLUS: Moving Posture Sequences to Stories, Great Speeches

(“I have a dream” by Martin Luther King, Jr., and others),

Poetry, Alphabet – and more!

 

Physical Education Teachers will enjoy using the PowerMoves Kids postures and curriculum for an occasional change of pace, or separate class.

 

Great for After-School programs, too!

  

Note: The Curriculum covers all of PK-G2, G3-5 and G6-8,

and may be adapted for high school classes as well.