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February 2012

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The Forbes Impact 30
Forbes Magazine
Hard Times for Recess
New York Times

The Game of the Week: Toxic Waste Dump

How to play Toxic Waste Dump, a team building challenge.
February 27, 2012

When working to build community, games can bring fun and exciting challenges to a team. This week's game uses an exciting story and team problem solving. The Game of the Week is Toxic Waste Dump.

Playing Games is Inherently Creative

Guest Blogger Ben Cromwell, Playworks Salt Lake City Program Associate
February 23, 2012
Today's guest blogger Ben Cromwell is the Playworks Salt Lake City Program Associate. He is the author of the blog "Play works in SLC", and he is constantly looking for new ways to play.


The Game of the Week: Three Lines Basketball

This rotational style basketball game allows more students to play and equalizes skill level.
February 22, 2012

2012 Conference on the Value of Play

Co-Chair Fran Mainella wants you to join the US Play Coalition
February 21, 2012

The US Play Coalition is looking forward to hosting the 2012 Conference on the Value of Play: Multi-Generational Actions and Strategies in Clemson, South Carolina starting next Sunday February 26 through Wednesday February 29.

Black History Month Lessons in Action

Students learn the benefits of peaceful protests.
February 16, 2012

Today's guest blogger Chris Kuncio is a Playworks Philadelphia Program Coordinator. He attended the University of Pittsburgh where he studied U.S. History and Political Science. He currently is enrolled in graduate school at St.

How Play Helps Parents Build Healthy Relationships with their Children

Guest blog post from Vanessa Van Petten of RadicalParenting.com
February 14, 2012

This past month, I’ve had the wonderful opportunity of  volunteering weekly on a school playground. Back at recess, playing games. I’ve been able to experience first hand the benefits of play.

The Game of the Week: Over Under Relay

How to play Over Under Relay
February 10, 2012

Without much space, indoor games can be challenging. This fun game can be played with medium to large groups in aisles and hallways. The Game of the Week is Over Under Relay.

Now Playing in Milwaukee, Wisconsin

We've launched our twenty-third city this year!
February 8, 2012

We’ve arrived in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. This January, we launched a new office and Playworks programs in seven Milwaukee Public Schools, serving 2,500 children.

Lessons from the Playground

After 15 years on school playgrounds, we’ve learned a few things.
February 8, 2012

We all learn lessons through many different places, but in 15 years in schools across the country, we’ve found the playground to be a powerful classroom.... We’ve learned recess has the promise and potential to be one of the most powerful tools of the school day. Recess has been an amazing teacher, and one we want all of our children to have as they grow.

It’s Snow Fun

Adjusting play for outdoor recess in the snow.
February 7, 2012

Today's guest blogger Khary Jackson is a program coordinator for Playworks Twin Cities. Khary is a Detroit native and is a performance poet and musician when he is not working with Playworks. He is loving this mild winter, as a reprieve from last year's.