We Count! - Student Walking Program

The We Count Walking Program uses pedometers as an aid to kids in fighting fat.

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.

Get Fit - Don't Sit!

The We Count Walking Program is an innovative new program designed to get kids fit with the slogan, “Get Fit, Don’t Sit”.

The “We Count” Walking Program comes complete with teacher materials to support cognitive development in the areas of physical activity, nutrition and concepts related to combating obesity.

New - Songs in Motion Cadence CD

The We Count Student Walking Program now includes fun new cadences recorded specially to get kids running. Student Wellness Program

Everywhere I Go
As We March Both Near and Far
A Little Run
Engineer, Engineer, Running Down the Road
Up In The Morning
One Mile
Gotta Move
We Never Stop
One Lap
I Count
When My Granny Was 91

Eleven fun songs to run to, that promote physical activity.

Songs in Motion Cadence CD - $19.99 - Order Now!

Parent and Student Fitness Education

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.

"The devices can be particularly motivating for children. The kids can get very competitive to see who gets the most steps..." - iVillage Health

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. - California Obesity Prevention Initiative

Meets Federal Criteria as a Promising Practice in Afterschool 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.

Promising Practice After School Programming:
We Count Pedometer Wellness Program.
The Whole Story - Promising Practices in After School - 56kb - 3 Pages

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...

"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."

Complete Student Walking Program Kit!

The complete program kit ensures your success with the We Count! Walking Program.

Each set includes 12 Student pedometers, 1 Teacher pedometer, progress charts, certificates, logs, newsletters and motivational stickers.

Why not request a We Count! Product Brochure for your school or one of your colleagues? Looking for funds to implement our program in your school? Download our Grant Template. Be sure to sign up for our newsletter.

We Count! Complete Student Walking Program Kit - $399.00 - Order Now!

We Count Walking Program Wrist Bands

"Don't Sit. Get Fit." and the "Promote Peace" Wrist bands are bracelets made of 100% pure silicone for the longest lasting and best quality bands available.

"Promote Peace" is part of the Peaceful Playgrounds Program philosophy. "Don't Sit. Get Fit." wrist band is a component of the We Count Student Wellness Program.

$29.99 - Class Set of 30 - Order Now!
$249.00 - School Set of 300 - Order Now!

"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

All products can be ordered online or by calling toll free (877) 444-9888.

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