Keep Playing Sample Game of the Week: Popcorn This week Playworks is featuring an individual challenge that’s all about helping participants believe in themselves. Social-Emotional Focus: Self-confidence – Feeling good,…
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Jacob Masur likes to play, and he likes to win. In elementary school, he recalls, “We would spend a lot of time playing soccer, and I always wanted to win.…
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Dressing for cold weather. From our Recess in Inclement Weather blog series.
https://www.playworks.org/resource/no-bad-weather-only-bad-clothing/>
An educator asks: What alternative consequences to taking away recess work?
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Playworks Indiana is a best-in-class program that works with schools to maximize the benefits of recess. Through using its approach to inclusive, value-based recess, schools have decreased reports of bullying,…
Woodland, WA—Up until about a month ago, recess at Woodland Primary School had more kids bickering, running around and getting sent to the office, according to Nicole Metteer, recess supervisor…
Group Size: AnyAge Group: Good for all agesEquipment: Cones Development Goal(s): Self-control. Skills practiced include spatial awareness and freezing. Before You Start: Talk to students about what statues do: Do…
https://www.playworks.org/resource/game-of-the-month-museum-night-janitor/>
Student peacemakers to be honored with fellowship for education and professional development through Peace First
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