We Count- Student Walking Program
KDG-6th Grade
We Count Walking Program & Curriculum
The We Count Student Walking Program uses pedometers as an aid to kids in fighting fat. The complete program kit ensures your success with the We Count! Each set includes 10 Student pedometers, progress charts, certificates, logs, newsletters, and motivational stickers. The program’s design is based on research that indicates that inexpensive step-counting devices (pedometers) motivate and educate kids to walk and be more active, thereby impacting the alarming number of overweight children. This innovative new program is designed to get kids fit with the slogan, “Get Fit, Don’t Sit”.
Walking Program AND Curriculum. “It’s One of a Kind.”
We Count Walking Program and Materials
Research shows that for an average person, walking an additional 5,000 to 7,000 steps a day has significant health benefits, cutting the risk for diseases such as cancer, diabetes, osteoporosis and heart disease.
The “We Count” comes complete with teacher materials to support cognitive development in the areas of physical activity, nutrition, and concepts related to combating obesity.
- Set Includes:
- Parent and Student Fitness Newsletters
- Teacher Guide with Mini Lessons
- Motivational Stickers
- Milage Certificate
- Step Tracking Cards
- Bulletin Board Materials
- CD of All Materials
- Song CD
Thanks for sending the Promote Peace bracelets so soon. My Peace Patrol is wearing them with pride. It helps identify who is on duty each day and helps instill a sense of camaraderie among those who are serving such an important role on the playground. I appreciate your making them available… – Grant K-8 Magnet School – San Diego
Research on Kids and Pedometers
Research shows that for an average person, walking an additional 5,000 to 7,000 steps a day has significant health benefits, cutting the risk for diseases such as cancer, diabetes, osteoporosis and heart disease.
The “We Count” comes complete with teacher materials to support cognitive development in the areas of physical activity, nutrition, and concepts related to combating obesity.
We Count Pedometer Walking Program Kit Includes
Peaceful Playgrounds Jogging/Walking track Kit Includes a wide range of games, equipment & stencils such as:
2. Parent and Student Newsletter
The We Count Student Walking Program includes parent newsletters that cover topics such as:
Student and parent newsletters cover topics such as:
Getting Started Moving; Activity Choices;
Walking Tips;
Benefits of Physical Activity;
Calories: How Much is Enough?;
Portion Sizes: Am I Eating too Much?; and
When Bigger is Not Better: Portion Sizes.
3. Curriculum Materials for Physical Activity and Nutrition Instruction
Mini Lessons
Teacher Guide
Motivational Stickers
Motivational Certificate
Tracking Tools
Bulletin Board
CD of all materials
4. Pedometers
Individual Student Step pedometers for use with the We Count walking program. Call for quantity discounts when ordering over 50 pedometers.
5. BONUS GIFTS
Step Count Tracking Cards
Motivational Stickers
Mini Lessons on Fitness and Nutrition
Milage Certificates
Parent and Student Newsletters
and MORE
Need tracking tools for walking programs? Looking for motivating incentives to walk or jog? They are included in our We Count Walking Curriculum Kit. It includes a bulletin board, mini-lessons on nutrition and physical activity, step logs, certificates, stickers, benchmark materials, and many other parts.
We Count Running/Walking Curriculum
(Additional Purchase)
The We Count Student Walking Program Curriculum includes: progress charts, parent letter, step logs, certificates, music CD and more.
Need to put a spark into your walking program? Revitalize your program today!
Curriculum kit comes with a Site License for use at a single school site. The Master Set of all materials and Curriculum CD can be used over and over again at a single school site.
Meets Federal Criteria as a Promising Practice in After-school Programming.
Peaceful Playgrounds was a highlighted program in the curriculum category for the Promising Practices in After School Programming List Serve.
Peaceful Playgrounds is a physical activity program that has shown to decrease playground injuries, decrease bullying, and increase children’s physical activity levels.
We Count Pedometer Student Walking Program
National Award Winning Program.
National Award Winning Program.
We Count Pedometer Walking Program receives a Promising Practice in After School recognition.
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Promising Practice in After School – 56kb – 3 Pages
Walking Program National Award Winner wecount.pdf
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Details
American Heart Association Recommendation
Overweight children are more likely to be overweight adults. Successfully preventing or treating overweight in childhood may reduce the risk of adult overweight. This may help reduce the risk of heart disease and other diseases.
California Obesity Prevention Initiative
Along with SPARK, four schools are participating in the Peaceful Playgrounds Program that is designed to increase activity before school, during recess/lunch, and after school. Peaceful Playgrounds also teaches social skills and conflict resolution. An evaluation is being conducted in a sampling of schools.
San Diego County Office of Education
Instructional Television Presentation, Shaping Up: It’s Elementary
Solutions for Childhood Obesity
PEP Grant Components.
SPARK and Peaceful Playgrounds.
View this 30-minute program…
