Enter your zip code to learn about Playworks in your area
Or, Search another zipcode
GO
December 5, 2019
By the time winter break comes, many schools have had more indoor recess than planned. Even if some students are accustomed to snow and frigid temperatures, the weather can sometimes…
December 4, 2019
A recent study by the Oregon State University College of Public Health and Human Services found that high-quality recess contributes to the executive function, emotional self-control, resilience, and positive classroom…
December 2, 2019
It is Giving Tuesday, and we need your support now more than ever. Kids in our community deserve to feel supported throughout their childhood. Teachers tell us that Playworks’ language…
Edsurge.com
Emily Tate
November 20, 2019
At first glance, it looks like your standard recess at Eliza Chappell Elementary School. But upon closer inspection, what is happening outside during recess is in fact rather unusual. Every…
UC Santa Cruz
November 14, 2019
“Recess is an essential but often neglected part of the school day,” said Rebecca London, author of the new book Rethinking Recess: Creating Safe and Inclusive Playtime for All Children in…
November 13, 2019
In celebration of #WorldKindnessDay and #RealPlayersDontBully, we want everyone to know it’s cool to be kind! With the contagious power of positivity and kindness, you can help shift the culture of your school,…
November 7, 2019
When kids feel welcome and supported at recess, they’re more likely to thrive in school and in life. Everyone deserves a chance to become the best possible version of themselves.…
November 6, 2019
Playworks is proud to receive the 2019 Top-Rated Award by GreatNonprofits, the leading provider of user reviews about nonprofit organizations. “Playworks is a great example of a nonprofit making a…
November 1, 2019
At Playworks, we seek out energetic, creative people who ensure every kid has the chance to play every day. Our core values are the foundation of our organization and are…
