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.
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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
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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The LIINK Project
September 17, 2020
Guess what?! Our new website is LIVE! Head on over and check it out! We have great resources for schools, parents, and the community! PLUS, you can sign up to receive our quarterly newsletter! ...
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The LIINK Project
September 14, 2020
In his book, "When," author Daniel H. Pink highlights the LiiNK Project when discussing how schools can use recess to help kids (and teachers) flourish! His book about the scientific reasoning behind good timing is really neat! Have you read it? ...
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The LIINK Project
July 9, 2020
Greetings from the LiiNK Project! We are going to be sending out some videos with short lessons that cover important topics such as unstructured play, the importance of getting outside, and staying physically active. We hope everyone can learn from these lessons and get some ideas for things to be doing during this difficult time that we are at home more.
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The LIINK Project
June 11, 2020
See below for "Kid's Explain their Rhymes, Games, and Songs"
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The LIINK Project
May 11, 2020
Greetings from the LiiNK Project! We are going to be sending out some videos with short lessons that cover important topics such as unstructured play, the importance of getting outside, and staying physically active. We invite you to share these videos with your students' parents. We hope everyone can learn from these lessons and get some ideas for things to be doing during this difficult time that we are at home more. Take care.
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The LIINK Project
May 5, 2020
Hi everyone! Join this Thursday from 5p - 6p CT for "Teaching during Covid-19: Nurturing the Nurturers", a webinar that explores teaching during this challenging time. See link below for more info.
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Welcome! You are invited to join a webinar: ATPE & It's Time Texas Webinar: Teaching During COVID-19: Nurturing the Nurturers. After registering, you will receive a confirmation email about joining the webinar.
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You had just hit the sweet spot of spring semester, and everything changed. Educators, you are not alone. Join ATPE partner It’s Time Texas for an open and honest discussion about teaching during th...Share on FacebookShare on TwitterShare on Linked InShare by Email
The LIINK Project
March 20, 2020
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Tips from the Top – Don’t let the virus get you down! While the COVID-19 virus is keeping us separated and in our homes for the next...Share on FacebookShare on TwitterShare on Linked InShare by Email
The LIINK Project
January 29, 2020
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School Recess Keeps Shrinking, and Our Kids Deserve Better
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December 30, 2019
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Book Makes Strong Case For Free Play: Will After-school Field Take Note? - Youth Today
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