Why Does COREMatters Deserve Prioritization?

• Builds child's confidence and increases self esteem
• Aligns with State Standards for Social Emotional Wellness and Physical Education
• Encourages empathy for others
• Creates resiliency and empowers children with tools to resolve conflict PEACEFULLY.
• Classroom environment is one of mutual respect
• Taught by trained specialists/instructors
• Extended program (13 weeks)
• Social Emotional Wellness training with physical metaphor for greater understanding
• Classroom follows code of conduct using ancient principles of Tae Kwon Do
• Multi-dimensional experience
• Curriculum developed using Bloom's Taxonomy higher-level categories
• Research based
• Establish boundaries and accountability
• Increases physical activity
• Parent involvement
• Mentoring program
• Long-term intervention
• Follow up at 3 months, 6 months, 1 year, and 3 years