Our K–8 Programs
Three unique activities.
Three powerful values.
America SCORES programs build teams of Poet-Athletes, young people who are committed to their physical, emotional, and social well-being. Poet-Athletes use their voices to express themselves, serve as leaders in their communities, and speak up against injustice.
Our programs are designed to develop those qualities, adding age-appropriate lessons and curriculum at each level to meet the unique physical, social and academic needs of students in grades K–8. Using soccer, poetry and service-learning, our programs help Poet-Athletes learn to embody the three SCORES values: teamwork, leadership and commitment.
Soccer: for Active Bodies
Beyond its global power to break down barriers and unite the world, soccer has a uniquely holistic impact on children. It emphasizes physical fitness, builds leadership and inspires teamwork. Our programs are aligned with the 6 National Standards for Physical Education (National Association for Sport and Physical Education).
Poetry: for Active Minds
Bringing the team spirit from the soccer field into the classroom, we use poetry, creative expression, hip hop and presentation. These activities build literacy skills, develop student voice, encourage creativity, and adhere to the four touchstones of language acquisition—reading, writing, speaking and listening.
Service-Learning:
for Active Community Members
Service-learning combines knowledge, critical thinking and good judgment with teamwork, to address community needs. And just like soccer, it rewards our Poet-Athletes for working as one—during the spring season, they design and implement a project to address an issue they see in their community.