PMP (Perceptual Motor Program)

Every Tuesday morning the Rainbow team does PMP in the hall. We have posted photos on our blog before but today we decided that we would video our class actively involved in the programme. Again many thanks to Adele who runs the programme for us and our amazing parent helpers.

What is PMP?

PMP is a programme which aims to develop the child's perceptions and understandings of himself or herself in relation to her/his world, through movement/motor experiences. It aims to develop perceptions of height and space, the pattern and order of the child's natural world, the laws and limitations that govern the human body. Above all it aims to give the child confidence to manipulate him/herself in their world to suit her or his own best interests. PMP is seen as part of the programme of total experiences. It is not a physical education programme alone, or music, or fitness, or dance, or gymnastics. It is a programme that uses facets of all of the above in order to develop children's perceptions. The perceptions and judgments that are formed over time help determine how children react to their environment, to others, and to new ideas.

http://movingsmart.co.nz/home/schools/pmp/

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