Character Education AND Fitness For the Classroom! Click for info: « HOME « What is PMK? « Example of PMK « Benefits « Endorsements « Staff Development/Workshops «Laurette’s Bio « STORE « CONTACT The POWER of Character “I have a dream that my four children will one day live in a nation where they will not be judged by the color of their skin, but by the content of their character.” ~ Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. “We would not be without it.”  “PowerMoves Kids is a program that blends emotional, intellectual, physical and moral qualities into an integral part of our educational system. It is a program that benefits students and teachers in PE and the regular classroom through physical activity, character development and extended activities which meet state standard requirements.   “As a school-wide incentive, PowerMoves Kids helps in developing the whole child and we would not be without it.” Dr. Marilyn Denison, Principal McNabb Elementary School Spring, Texas “3 Different Styles of Learning”  “Thank you so much for creating PowerMoves Kids! My fifth grade students and I love it.   “They said it relaxes them and makes them feel better. I've noticed that it helps us all regain our focus, especially after an intense activity. After a PowerMoves Kids break, we are all ready to go back to work.  “The character education portion of this program is reaching the children through three different styles of learning: visual, auditory, and kinesthetic: · Visual learning: The particular character trait being addressed (with its definition and appropriate quotes) stays on the board throughout the week. We also write about the trait during one of our journaling activities for the week.  · Auditory learning: The character trait, its definition, quotes, and life examples are discussed in class. · Kinesthetic learning: As we physically perform the PowerMoves, our entire bodies become living illustrations of the character trait itself. “First, we see, we hear, we move, then we become. Keep up the good work. God bless you!”     Patsy Slape, 5^th Grade Teacher Norwood School Hulbert, OK “Fun way for children to become physically and behaviorally fit!” "What an absolutely fun way for children to become physically and behaviorally fit! Our teachers have embraced PowerMoves Kids with much enthusiasm." Carmen Phillips, Administrative Director Children's Colony Prep School Brooklyn, New York Works for Junior High Students, too! “My students are coming into the classroom asking for PowerMoves Kids. It’s a wonderful tool to help you maintain control of your class when you have 10 minutes of downtime or at the end of the day. Kids look forward to the physical activity of it.  “They’re excited about the fitness aspects, not realizing they’re getting the character training at the same time!” Patty Webb, Teacher of Family and Consumer Science Lake Asbury Junior High School Green Cove Springs, Florida “Gets ‘the wiggles’ out!” "PowerMoves Kids gets 'the wiggles' out so we can focus! The children are excited about doing the PMK postures; making fitness and stretching a fun part of their day. Afterwards we're focused and ready to get back to work. “The character education element has helped my students be more positive, and to think more about others than themselves. We like to say PowerMoves Kids is helping us become 'beautiful swans instead of ugly ducklings!'" Michele Fisher, Kindergarten Teacher Hulbert, Oklahoma See more Endorsements… PowerMoves Kids™ Teacher’s Manual, Curriculum & DVD 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. Contact Us for School License Information. PMK is about 1/10th the cost of other Character Ed. programs --for your WHOLE School!!! Ask about grants and funding available.

The ONLY Classroom Program with Fitness & Character Education Solutions. For PK thru 8th grade. FUN and Effective! Group Focus and Transitions-Made-Easy Students recite Character-building quotes and Enjoy Healthy Stretches ◊◊◊ • 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)

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