Our Schools know about the importance of PLAY! On September 16, 2010, five Denver area schools touched down with NFL Play 60—pledging to play 60 minutes a day for the chance to win $10,000! Playworks Denver had an excellent turnout at Johnson Elementary School, Math and Science Leadership Academy, Harrington Elementary School, Oakland Elementary School, and Place Bridge Academy.Dressed in their favorite Broncos apparel, these playful contenders dominated the recess yards with games like “Juke ‘em,” “Football Frenzy Relay,” “40 Yard Dash,” and “Under Over Football.” Principals, Faculty and Staff at these schools also wore their best Broncos gear, decorated their schools and took to the yard along with the students!Touch Down Denver! PLAY ON! By: Angela Garcia-Alfaro
Playworks Denver Schools Pledge To Play 60!
September 14, 2020
Navigating the Maze of Virtual Play: A Success Story ›
Imagining play over a zoom call may sound bizarre at first. When I think of play, immediately thoughts of brightly colored playgrounds, tag, and high fives come to mind. I hear laughing in the background, and smiling faces fill my mind’s eye. When we take out the option of playing in person, picturing this incredibly…
September 3, 2020
How Equity, Trauma, and Play Intersect ›
The play opportunity gap Play is critical for healthy child development as it is a safe way for kids to experiment and practice building relationships and cooperating with others. And yet, even in normal circumstances before COVID-19, there wasn’t an equal opportunity for every kid to play. We need to make sure this disparity does…
August 14, 2020
Playful Ways to Build Relationships in 2020 ›
Rapport building is always key to a successful, engaging school year. When kids feel safe, empowered, and cared for, they are more likely to attend school, lean into their education, and develop critical social and emotional skills. This year, students around the country are going to school virtually, in-person with potential virtual experiences during COVID…