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INSPIRE.
MOTIVATE.
IGNITE.

Discover POUND’s spin on classroom curriculum!

harnesses the power of movement and music to encourage today’s youth to MOVE and MAKE NOISE!

EMPOWERMENT + EXERCISE CREATIVITY + TEAMWORKSELF-EXPRESSION + ACCEPTANCE

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

WHY POUND WORKS*

Mind

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.

Body

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.

Inner Rockstar

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

Complete our on-demand training, online and at your own pace!

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

What Educators are saying

It has been nothing short of amazing... (teaching to complex learners in self-contained classrooms, witnessing the elements of POUND’s philosophy serve as a catalyst for a myriad of skills.) Most notable has been the connection with the music; building and discovering preference; and building the audio-muscular connection, which among many things may provide students a profound sense of awareness and control.

This training was relevant and thoughtfully put together, I can’t wait to incorporate the movement and activities into my P.E. classes. The whole program is empowering, and the community is incredible - can’t wait to see the impact it will have on my students!

All of my students are sweating and getting stronger - but they don’t notice! Because they’re having so much fun rocking out!

I’ve never been as passionate about any program as I am about Generation POUND for Schools. It’s more important than ever to keep our kids motivated and moving - truly the most powerful thing to impact and inspire my 10 year old daughter since the Pandemic!

Energy, passion, work, enthusiasm, joy, carefreeness and freedom. Everything for me now has become POUND. An alternative and effective way to bring out our inner rockstars! I met a new me at training, which I can’t wait to share with the kids and adults in my community. Thank you POUND!

My first virtual training, and the energy just passed RIGHT THROUGH the laptop. Excellent two-day Back2Back training, so much interactive time to talk through any doubts or reflections. A beautiful, powerful training experience.

Generation POUND is key for helping children remember how to play and how to grow. The power of the music helps them break free and express their true selves. This is the best program I’ve taught virtually, kids are still eager and engaged, which gave me an opportunity to support my community and inspire all the kids to keep moving during the Pandemic!

INSPIRE. MOTIVATE. IGNITE.