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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School play time is more vital for kids than ever before - Austin American-Statesman
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The Crucial Role of Recess in School
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Recess is at the heart of a vigorous debate over the role of schools in promoting the optimal development of the whole child. A growing trend toward reallocating time in school to accentuate the more ...Share on Facebook Share on Twitter Share on Linked In Share by Email
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Don’t forget your LiiNK breaks today! Take four 15-minute breaks, outside, unplugged (no technology), and try to move!
#tculiink #theliinkproject #outdoors #wholechild #education #getoutside #play #unstructuredplay
Compared to kids confined indoors, children who regularly play in nature show heightened motor control—including balance, coordination, and agility. ~ Scott Sampson.
"Children who become myopic tend to spend less time outdoors. #Myopia development & progression may also be related to reading & computer screen viewing for long periods of time." @AOAConnect #play #recess #prevention #ece @jasonmnagata @braininsights https://www.aoa.org/news/clinical-eye-care/public-health/doctors-of-optometry-leaders-in-fight-against-myopias-threat
This is a great article discussing the importance of play, and why kids need it now more than ever before.
https://statesman-tx-app.newsmemory.com/?publink=048f83123_1345efd
#recess #play #tculiink #theliinkproject #playmorelearnmore #unstructuredplay #wholechildlearning #education
Play is important for enhancing children’s physical skills, and for the development of self-regulation, cognition, executive functions, language, social skills, problem solving, and creativity. ~ THE EARLY LEARNING GUIDELINES
“Play is not a break from learning. It is endless, delightful, deep, engaging, practical learning. It’s the doorway into the child’s heart!” ~ Vince Gowmon
“Play is not a break from learning. It is endless, delightful, deep, engaging, practical learning. It’s the doorway into the child’s heart!” ~ Vince Gowmon #PlayMatters
Happy first day back to school for many of our students, teachers, and parents!
#theliinkproject #tculiink #recess #play #getoutside #playmorelearnmore #wholechildeducation #qualitylearning #outdoors
A must read!!
#recessiscrucial #health #wholechild #playmatters #play #getoutside #child #education
https://pediatrics.aappublications.org/content/131/1/183
Check out our annual report! Enjoy & please share!
#playmatters #play #kids #recess #tculiink #theliinkproject #playmorelearnmore #education #wholechild
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“Children’s brains work better when they are moving...”
How Finland’s youngest learners obey the rules — by fooling around in school! #childdevelopment #playmatters
http://hechingerreport.org/how-finlands-youngest-learners-obey-the-rules-by-fooling-around-in-school/
LiiNK Project x Copper Island Academy. Check this out!
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