How did movement become trivialized? How did testing become the only measure of a child’s success? We must allow for whole child development.
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Finland is an educational superpower, despite breaking almost every “rule” we Americans think we know about education. Wrong Turns, Right Moves in Education (Archway, 2019) investigates the differences in these systems, advocating for an educational model that focuses on quality over quantity and the social emotional growth of children through play.
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The LIINK Project
February 26, 2021
One last chance to take our survey on PLAY! This is a quick survey that will get you thinking about all sorts of play & physical activities. We would greatly appreciate if you would pass this along to anyone who is interested as well! Surprisingly, we have had lower responses from males and those aged 60+, so if you fall into either or both of those categories, we would double appreciate if you could take this survey! Thank you!
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The LIINK Project
February 22, 2021
Good morning! If you haven't already, we invite you to take our survey on Adult Play. This is a fun way to think about motivation to play and be physically active! It also may leave you wanting to go PLAY!
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The LIINK Project
February 19, 2021
Good morning, Playmates! We hope everyone is remaining safe and warm during this winter storm. We thought this may cheer you up - taking a quick survey about PLAY!
Two LiiNK doctoral students are very interested in ways that adults like to play and be physically active. Please help us out by taking the survey and sharing it with anyone who would also enjoy taking it! Thank you!
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The LIINK Project
February 18, 2021
We hope everyone is staying safe and warm right now! Dr. Rhea has a new blog post up. Click the link to read more on how chronic distress could be the underlying condition impacting the severity of COVID-19. ...
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February 12, 2021
This is us! Some members of the LiiNK Team during our regular book club meeting. We are enjoying discussions about the quarterly book pick and learning more about each other! Happy Friday, Playmates! ...
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The LIINK Project
February 10, 2021
Swipe left to read two amazing testimonials about LiiNK. This is more than just recess! #liinkproject #tculiink #PlayMoreLearnMore #freeplay #recess #characterdevelopment #students ...
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The LIINK Project
February 8, 2021
Our mission is to bridge the gap between academics and the social, emotional, and healthy-well being of children. Check out our website to learn more!
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February 1, 2021
"I was only trying to help, but each time I was also interrupting something very delicate and important: their own free, unstructured play. When kids engage in free play, they don’t need our help." ...
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January 29, 2021
Happy Friday, folks! We love to hear from teachers and parents of LiiNK, like the ones in this video. Watch below to learn more about what we do! ...
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January 28, 2021
What do employees & doctoral students love about the LiiNK Project? The opportunity to improve thousands of lives! #liinkproject #tculiink #playmorelearnmore #recess #recessforkids #play #unstructuredplay ...
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RT @earlyplay The brain systems that govern motivation are built over time, starting in the earliest years of development. ~ Center on the Developing Child, Harvard University.
Outside, quiet children start to talk more and children who find it hard to be constrained begin to relax. Children need to be outside long enough to feel at home there. ~ Emma Shaw
How cool is this chalkboard for some of the LiiNK PreK students? Allows kids to be creative in their own way! #play #playmorelearnmore #tculiink #theliinkproject #seguinisd
NaturePlay Film-Must see documentary for #educators & parents! http://bit.ly/2cjrlr2 #naturematters
“The creation of something new is not accomplished by the intellect but by the play instinct.” – Carl Jung
Genuine play is self-regulated and self-initiated. #earlychildhood
We hope you are staying safe & warm! Here's a fun survey to bring you some joy & help us learn about more about adult play. It only takes about 5 minutes! TIA! #pleaseshare #recess #playmorelearnmore #tculiink #liinkproject #play
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"'Have fun' is my message. Be silly. You're allowed to be silly. There's nothing wrong with it." - Jimmy Fallon
We can find tranquility and happiness by looking at nature. A beautiful landscape can invigorate our souls and restore our energies, making us realize that happiness lies in simple pleasures.
RT @earlyplay Play helps reduce stress and build relationships
We hope you are staying safe & warm! Here's a fun survey to bring you some joy & help us learn about more about adult play. It only takes about 5 minutes! TIA! #pleaseshare #recess #playmorelearnmore #tculiink #liinkproject #play
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Parents, please let your children play on their own! https://globalnews.ca/news/3787826/why-parents-need-to-let-kids-play-on-their-own #playmatters #childdevelopment