Play It Again
Recent blog posts
- Playworks founder named to '40 FOR 40' list from Women’s Sports Foundation
- The Power of the Mindful Student
- Student calls for longer recess -"We act now or never!"
- Expanding play at recess in Houston public schools
- Six steps to start your own preschool Games at Recess Program
- One mom's quest to improve the preschool recess experience
- Game of the Week: Hula Hoop Challenge
- Bringing Ultimate Frisbee to Low-Income Elementary School Students
- Smoother Transitions and More Time for Learning at Playworks Schools, Study Says
- Why I Play Everyday and Want Everyone to Play Too
Check out some of the most popular news articles, blog posts, photos and videos shared on Facebook and Twitter recently:
- A review of studies this month, brought about some many interesting statistics. One that many shared was "28% of schools with children in the highest poverty levels have no recess at all." Sad that play isn't equitable.
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"Children need the freedom and time to play. Play is not a luxury. Play is a necessity." -Kay Redfield Jamison
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Some fantastic tips for a playful and healthy lifestyle from ModernMom: “Fitness Experiment: Move Like An Eight Year Old!”
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Some wonderful “Ways to empower kids to take charge of their health”. Kids deserve the opportunity to take ownership.
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We love that you love Jill Vialet's TEDxABQ Talk. "It's a moral imperative to build schools where we would send our own children" - Jill Vialet.
Have you seen any hot posts on play, recess and/or physical activity? Share them in the comments below!
