harnesses the power of movement and music to encourage today’s youth to MOVE and MAKE NOISE!
POUND FOR SCHOOLS
POUND for Schools is a curriculum-based program designed exclusively for educators and administrators who are looking to integrate POUND into their classroom instruction.
Using Ripstix®, lightly weighted exercise drumsticks, students will learn alternative ways to explore movement, embrace their creativity, promote social-emotional learning and ROCK OUT – ultimately building strength, confidence, and self-awareness.
POUND for Schools is designed for grades 1-6 and with the tools POUND provides, can be adapted for younger and older students.
Our 6 Pillars of Success
- Save time with detailed lesson plans that adhere to U.S. curriculum standards
- Empower youth to embrace their creativity and ROCK OUT with their peers.
- Make your mark with class plans and resources designed to support creativity and ingenuity.
- Shift focus from competition and peer-comparison to teamwork, camaraderie and FUN.
- Engage with your students through the promotion of physical fitness, confidence and social emotional learning.
- Provide one-on-one coaching with video instruction that allows Educators the opportunity move throughout the classroom while students MAKE NOISE.
WHY POUND WORKS*
It has been estimated that up to 1 out of 5 children in the United States experienced a mental disorder in a given year.
The POUND effect: By teaming music with movement in game and play environments, WE help students express their feelings and emotions, improve their socio-emotional skills and develop their self confidence.
Globally, as high as 81% of adolescents (11-17 yr) are not meeting the World Health Organization’s recommendations for physical activity.
The POUND effect: By promoting competence and confidence in fundamental movement skills and physical capacities, WE highlight the ability in every BODY, reinforcing respect for diverse body types and performance measures.
A dose-response relationship has been observed between exercise and the short-term effects on positive self-esteem in children and youth.
The POUND effect: By emphasizing enthusiasm and effort over accomplishments, competition and peer comparison, WE highlight inspire self-expression, acceptance and self-love.
Launch in 2 easy steps
Get your school ready to ROCK with Ripstix, parent communication templates, detailed class plans and instructional resources – all at your fingertips inside The Educator’s Portal
