When children move, they learn. It’s really that simple… and it’s really that powerful. The Te Tahi team just LOVES going to PMP.

At PMP the students rotate around a variety of activities (which change regularly) aimed at improving balance, co-ordination, muscle strength, posture, flexibility, gross motor skills, eye-tracking and agility. It's a lot of fun!

Rolling, crawling, skipping, and jumping, along with a variety of other movement activities, build the brain during the first years of a child's life. These activities also increases confidence, social skills and a sense of achievement.

These skills are also hugely important for curriculum learning in other areas as well. Shoulder strength helps the children develop fine motor skills. This is so important when we are first learning to write with a pencil. Having a strong core (stomach muscles) also helps us sit on the mat during our learning times. 

PMP is the highlight of our week. Please enjoy some photos below of Room 3 and Room 5 participating in PMP.