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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Outdoor play provides positive health benefits – both physically and mentally
https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/the-baby-scientist/202104/the-benefits-playing-outside
#playmorelearnmore #getoutside #playforhealth #wholechild #nature #play #tculiink #theliinkproject
8 Benefits of Playing Outside on Rainy Days #spring http://ow.ly/dICI50Eh4N5
Unstructured outdoor play helps build resilience
Love this! Nothing wrong with getting a little muddy! :)
Kids were born to explore---give them as many opportunities as possible! #OptOutside
This diagram shows how children develop key skills through play. We must never underestimate the power of play and recess! #Playmatters #Education
How true is this! #playmorelearnmore
“Children learn as they play. Most importantly, in play children learn how to learn.” -O. Fred Donaldson #MondayMotivation
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“Children learn as they play. More importantly, in play, children learn how to learn.” – O. Fred Donaldson
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Play is important for healthy brain development
LiiNK students receive four, 15-minute, outdoor, unstructured play breaks daily. Click the article to read more about the types of play & benefits of unstructured play for kids. #tculiink #theliinkproject #playmorelearnmore #play #recess #getoutside
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“Almost all creativity involves purposeful play.” – Abraham Maslow