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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Teachers and Admin undergo three full-day trainings to help shift daily procedures
LEARN HOWImplement four 15-minute outdoor, unstructured play breaks every day in the schools
LEARN HOWPositive Action® 15-minute character curriculum lessons every day in the schools
LEARN HOWDistrict leadership discussions throughout each year to create sustainable change
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Improve the health, character and attention span of your students. Inspiring innovation and creativity in your students will allow them to be more effective in the classroom.
Get the book that sparked a movement.
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
January 13, 2021
LiiNK students would never miss a chance to play in Texas "snow"! Share you favorite pictures from the weekend in the comments below! #tculiink #liinkproject #playmorelearnmore ...
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The LIINK Project
December 18, 2020
Double tap if you agree! #tculiink #liinkproject #PlayMoreLearnMore #play #nature ...
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The LIINK Project
December 18, 2020
Here is the December Issue of "The Play by Play", a LiiNK community newsletter! We hope you enjoy! If you want to receive these newsletters to your inbox, sign up on the front page of our website. Link to sign up in comments! ...
The Play by Play - December 2020
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The LIINK Project
December 17, 2020
Happy Thursday, folks! Make sure to get outside today 😉
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Daycares in Finland Built a 'Forest Floor', And It Changed Children's Immune Systems
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Playing through the greenery and litter of a mini forest's undergrowth for just one month may be enough to change a child's immune system, according to a small new experiment.Share on FacebookShare on TwitterShare on Linked InShare by Email
The LIINK Project
December 8, 2020
LiiNK was recently featured in the Harris College of Nursing and Health Sciences Research Newsletter. Check out the segment below! #tculiink #liinkproject #PlayMoreLearnMore ...
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The LIINK Project
December 1, 2020
We are excited to share our newest publication with you! It’s a great read on the differences between 30- and 60-minutes of recess and unstructured play. Link in comments! ...
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The LIINK Project
December 1, 2020
We are excited to share our newest publication, "The preliminary effects of a multi-recess school intervention: Using accelerometers to measure physical activity patterns in elementary children."
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The Preliminary Effects of a Multi-Recess School Intervention: Using Accelerometers to Measure Physical Activity Patterns in Elementary Children
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This pilot study used accelerometers to investigate the effectiveness of a multiple recess school intervention on physical activity patterns in younger elementary children using a post-test only with ...Share on FacebookShare on TwitterShare on Linked InShare by Email
The LIINK Project
November 23, 2020
Happy Monday! How did you PLAY this weekend?! ...
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The LIINK Project
November 10, 2020
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Bauml, M., Patton, M., & Rhea, D.J. (2019). A qualitative study of teachers’ perceptions of increased recess time on teaching, learning, and behavior; Journal of Research in Childhood Education. htt...Share on FacebookShare on TwitterShare on Linked InShare by Email
The LIINK Project
October 29, 2020
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Our newest publication is now live! Curious about the differences between 30- and 60-minutes of play and what unstructured recess offers? Click to read: https://www.mdpi.com/1660-4601/17/23/8919
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"There are no seven wonders of the world in the eyes of a child. There are seven million." - Walt Streightiff
Yes! This builds confidence 👍🏼
Never help a child with a task at which he feels he can succeed. ~ Maria Montessori
Now more than ever, kids need time to play. Whether it's scheduled or not, the ability to play is essential for a child's development. After all, play is a necessity.
TCU Gives Day is today! Please spread the word on how to support LiiNK & change the lives of children through unstructured play!
TCU Gives Day is 10/27-28! If you can give during this challenging time, this is a great opportunity to make a meaningful impact on the lives of children.
- Visit http://tcugivesday.tcu.edu
- Click Make a Gift
- Under Gift Designation select Other
- Indicate to submit gift to LiiNK
TCU Gives Day is 10/27-28! If you can give during this challenging time, this is a great opportunity to make a meaningful impact on the lives of children.
- Visit http://tcugivesday.tcu.edu
- Click Make a Gift
- Under Gift Designation select Other
- Indicate to submit gift to LiiNK
The Play by Play, our newsletter, is live! Click the link below to check it out. If you want to receive our newsletters, sign up on our website (bottom of home page), or send us a message with your email address! #PlayMoreLearnMore #liinkproject #tculiink
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"Several Texas schools tripled recess time & it has been helping the growing #ADHD problem" #KeepMoving #SchoolMoves http://ow.ly/6EgE309JhhJ