In the News
March 28, 2019
Playworks Helps 5th Grader at Westgate Elementary Thrive as a Junior Coach ›
Junior Coach K at Westgate Elementary used to be afraid of socializing. Becoming a Playworks Junior Coach changed that. Playing at recess doesn’t come easy for every kid. Some kids…
FOX31 Denver
February 21, 2019
After being bullied, Aurora 4th-grader works to make recess more inclusive ›
A local girl is working to make recess time more inclusive for kids. Teachers report spending about two hours a day resolving conflicts that start at recess. For some students,…
CBS4 Denver
February 21, 2019
Playworks Colorado Encourages Leadership, Inclusive Playground Games ›
Montview Elementary has the Playworks Coach program, that places a full-time coach in the school for a full school year, and trains junior coaches to assist. Principal Mia Robinson says…
Demaryius Thomas, Courtland Sutton bring smiles to Playworks recess with CarMax
October 22, 2018
Demaryius Thomas, Courtland Sutton bring smiles to Playworks recess with CarMax ›
Demaryius Thomas and Courtland Sutton spent their Tuesday morning at Marie L. Greenwood Academy, playing games and dancing with kids as part of a Playworks recess visit with help from…
Broncos Denver
October 16, 2018
Demaryius Thomas and Courtland Sutton Team Up for Special Recess Experience ›
Wide receivers Demaryius Thomas and Courtland Sutton joined volunteers from CarMax to help coaches from Playworks Denver put on a special recess event on Tuesday at Greenwood Academy.
October 10, 2017
September Coach of the Month ›
Our September Coach of the Month is . . . Coach Shellene (Coach S)! Coach S. is a first-year AmeriCorps program coordinator at Doull Elementary School in Denver, CO who fully embraces…