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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November 16, 2021
The Role of Risk in Play and Learning
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I am also an advocate to bring children out in Nature. I am so happy to see this page. Joan, I applaud all your efforts and work for children. I agree with you 200%.Share on Facebook Share on Twitter Share on Linked In Share by Email
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Awesome!!! #TexAHPERD
Elizabeth Moore is representing @SeguinISD at the @TexAHPERD conference this morning. Elizabeth is presenting with the @tculiink team about our bio impedance assessment procedures. Data informed decisions to support the whole child-how SISD does school! 2
First presentation @TexAHPERD complete! We love getting to share more about the LiiNK Project & learning from all of the amazing educators, professionals, and advocates here!
#TexAHPERD #theliinkproject #tculiink #recess #wholechild #PhysicalActivity
Check out the November Issue of The Play by Play! #recess #educationresearch #physicalactivityresearch #kids #play #wholechild #educationnewsletter #learn #tculiink #liinkproject
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Are you going? Let us know! See you there!
1 day until TAHPERD Annual Convention!!! Support the Foundation Student Scholarship Raffle! All funds raised will go to the student scholarship funds. Raffle Prizes: 1st Prize - Igloo cooler valued at $250. 2nd Prize - $100 Visa gift card. #TexAHPERD
Nature is loved by what is best in us. ~ Ralph Waldo Emerson
Yes!!
OUTDOOR PLAY AT 16°F - WHAT KIND OF COUNTRY WOULD DO THIS TO CHILDREN? One that knows how to help kids learn better, behave better, and enjoy childhood. Helsinki this morning. @pasi_sahlberg @pvesterbacka @RecessAlliance @BoStjerne @DianeRavitch @LetGrowOrg @drmikehynes
Check out the November Issue of The Play by Play! #recess #educationresearch #physicalactivityresearch #kids #play #wholechild #educationnewsletter #learn #tculiink #liinkproject
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“Play is fundamentally important for learning 21st century skills, such as problem solving, collaboration, and creativity.”
~ American Academy of Pediatrics
Check out this research-based read, titled, “Reclaim Recess,” by Texas Children’s Hospital, Baylor School of Medicine, and Department of Pediatrics. Highlight on LiiNK.
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Yes to this!
Play should foster investigating
“When children pretend, they’re using their imaginations to move beyond the bounds of reality. A stick can be a magic wand. A sock can be a puppet. A small child can be a superhero.” – Fred Rogers
Check out this new publication reviewing BMI vs BIA in physically active children, written by Farbo, D. J., & Rhea, D. J.
#recess #research #play #wholechild #bmi #kids #education #physicalactivity #physicalactivityresearch
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