How did movement become trivialized? How did testing become the only measure of a child’s success? We must allow for whole child development.
Join the Movement
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
LEARN HOWBecome a
LiiNK School
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
October 22, 2020
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The LIINK Project
October 21, 2020
Hello Friends & Playmates! The LiiNK team is doing some research on types of activities adults would like in an adult playground.
Please fill out this quick survey -- and relive your childhood through pictures -- by choosing which activities you would want on an adult playground! Any and all feedback is much appreciated! Thank you! #tculiink #liinkproject #PlayMoreLearnMore #play
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October 19, 2020
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October 15, 2020
Doing recess from home right now? No problem! Check out these tips on how to incorporate LiiNK play breaks during virtual learning. Also, make sure to check out the video from Dr. Rhea on our Facebook page discussing this topic further. #liinkproject #tculiink #play #PlayMoreLearnMore ...
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The LIINK Project
October 14, 2020
Greetings from the LiiNK Leadership Team. We are a playful group who love to get outdoors, create, & play to stay healthy! This is just a part of an extended team of students, research teams, school districts, university departments, parents, and communities who help make this project a success. #liinkproject #tculiink #playforall #play ...
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The LIINK Project
October 13, 2020
Did you know that LiiNK students go outside four times a day, for 15-minute play breaks?
Unstructured time outside
👉🏼 relieves stress
👉🏼 improves cognitive function
👉🏼 allows for socialization
👉🏼 increases physical activity, and
👉🏼 boosts creativity!
Plus, and perhaps one of the neatest outcomes of all, it’s giving children a chance to “feel like” themselves “again.” #play #LiiNKProject #tcuLiiNK #recess ...
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October 13, 2020
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October 12, 2020
"Perhaps one of the best things we can do for our children is just let them discover the world for themselves." -- This is a great read on the importance of unstructured play for children of all ages! ...
How Unstructured Play Benefits Children Of Different Age Groups
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Evidence points to unstructured play as being a pathway to literacy for young children, and many other opportunities in personal development.Share on FacebookShare on TwitterShare on Linked InShare by Email
The LIINK Project
October 7, 2020
TCU Gives Day is October 27 & 28.
Making a gift of any amount to the LiiNK Project has the power to change children's lives.
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The LIINK Project
September 25, 2020
Recess from home? No problem! Listen to this message from Dr. Rhea, creator and director of the LiiNK Project, on ideas for unstructured play while at home & the benefits of being outdoors.
Also, check out our Parent Support website section. Here, we post resources for parents, like play and loose part ideas. Link in comments. ...
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