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 « CONTACT An EXAMPLE of a quick and enjoyable PowerMoves Kids™ Posture from the Teacher’s Manual (link to Curriculum sample below): Character Trait: HONESTY PMK Posture:    The Arrow (as in “straight as an arrow”) Choose ONE Quote to Say Aloud While Doing the PMK Posture (The Arrow posture is at right). Say the quote aloud and ask your students to repeat it after you several times. 1. “No legacy is so rich as honesty.” ~ William Shakespeare; from All’s Well that Ends Well Greatest English dramatist and poet (1564 - 1616) 2. “Honesty is the best policy.” ~ Cervantes (Miguel de Cervantes Saavedra) Spanish author (1547 - 1616); from Don Quixote 3. “The truth is more important than the facts.” ~ Frank Lloyd Wright           US architect (1869 – 1959) 4. “Truth fears no questions.” ~ Anonymous 5. “A half truth is a whole lie.” ~ Yiddish Proverb ◊◊◊ Option: En Espaňol! (Character Trait, Posture & Quote #1 are translated into Spanish) Atributo:            Honradez PMK Posición:    La Flecha La Cita: “No hay mejor herencia que la honradez.” ~ William Shakespeare ◊◊◊ Physical Benefit: Improves posture, balance, and flexibility of shoulders and back. Instruction: Stand straight with feet together. Bend knees and inhale as you sweep arms forward and interlock thumbs. Exhale straightening knees, reaching up and back slightly, arms near your ears. Tuck your tailbone under, reach and look UP – pointing and reaching like an arrow aimed at a bull’s eye target on the ceiling. Breathe gently and deeply. Relax neck and shoulders. ◊◊◊ Optional Affirmations (Choose One): “I am an honest person. I tell the truth.” “I tell the truth because it is the right thing to do.” “I tell the truth to others and I tell the truth to myself.” “I am strong enough to tell the truth because I’m an honest person.” ◊◊◊ Optional Poem – Can you Act Out this poem? Tell all the Truth By Emily Dickinson Tell all the truth but tell it slant, Success in circuit lies, Too bright for our infirm delight The truth's superb surprise; As lightning to the children eased With explanation kind, The truth must dazzle gradually

Winning the War Against Childhood Obesity ~ with CHARACTER!™ Jenna and Jillian enjoy “The Arrow” Posture. They recite the quote and are learning about the core value of Honesty. ◊◊◊ PowerMoves Kids™ Teacher’s Manual, Curriculum & DVD Example of PMK Curriculum, Lesson Character Trait of Courage CLICK HERE (PDF File) PowerMoves Kids™ Teacher’s Manual

For an Example from the Curriculum for the Character Trait of Courage CLICK HERE (PDF file). The Teacher’s Manual covers all the PowerMoves Kids postures with photos and descriptions, examples of how to implement PMK in the classroom, character traits, 5 quotes (English and Spanish option), correct breathing, CBA (Correct Body Alignment), and more. The PowerMoves Kids DVD or VHS covers all PowerMoves Kids postures, breathing, CBA (Correct Body Alignment), and more. The Curriculum has 48 Mix n’ Match Lesson Plans with Group Activities, Stories, Crafts, and Assignments for each Character Trait and PowerMoves Kids posture. It is written for Classroom Teachers Grades PK-2, 3-5 and 6-8, and may also be adapted for high school students (who love doing these postures, too!). 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! Thank you for visiting! © 2002-2011 All rights reserved. PowerMoves Kids, LLC

Table of Contents Introduction - What is Character Education? - Physical Benefits of PMK Postures - Correct Body Alignment and Breathing - Warm-ups The PowerMoves Kids Character Traits and Postures 1. Caring – The Cradle 2. Respect – The Oak Tree 3. Self-Control – The Tower 4. Perseverance – The Runner 5. Responsibility – The Giver 6. Citizenship – The Banner 7. Vision – The Visionary 8. Cooperation – The Connector 9. Trustworthiness – The Sun 10. Fairness – Scales of Justice 11. Honesty – The Arrow 12. Courage – The Strong Heart • PowerMoves Kids Posture Sequence “I Have a Dream” by Rev. Martin Luther King • PowerMoves Kids Alphabet Postures For School License Information: Contact us.