Updates

August 24, 2021

Playworks Founder Jill Vialet Publishes ‘Why Play Works’ ›

Play brings out the best in every kid. Over the course of 25 years since Jill Vialet founded Playworks, she and her colleagues, as well as researchers and play experts,…

image of coffee bag
image of coffee bag

August 23, 2021

Introducing Playworks Coffee by Cake Crumbs! ›

The Get Out and Play! Blend benefiting Playworks by Cake Crumbs Bakery & Cafe is now available. We are so excited to partner with Cake Crumbs to bring this playful…

screenshot of video with several faces
screenshot of video with several faces

August 18, 2021

Playworks at Aurora Public Schools ›

Considering Playworks as an APS educator? Read more! Playworks Colorado is excited to have the opportunity to partner with Aurora Public Schools in the 2021-2021 school year. We will work…

Coach Myranda Day in the Life Schedule
Coach Myranda Day in the Life Schedule

April 30, 2021

A Day in the Life of a Playworks Coach ›

Here at Playworks, our coaches work directly with our partner schools to ensure that every kid has access to safe and healthy play. Their busy days are filled with Class…

April 30, 2021

Denver Broncos Bradley Chubb Visits 5th Grade Students ›

5th Grade classes at Village East Elementary School, a Playworks Colorado and Denver Broncos partner school, were joined by Denver Broncos Linebacker Bradley Chubb earlier this week. Students and teachers…

March 25, 2021

Top 6 Games to Play Physically Distant with No Equipment ›

As more and more schools transition back to in-person learning, we know educators are looking for games that are physically-distant and don’t require equipment. The need for play is more…

March 12, 2021

Playworks: One Year Later ›

One year ago… All of our partner schools closed their buildings and our work serving kids in schools risked coming to a halt. We knew our mission had to continue.…

March 3, 2021

6 Feet Apart and Persisting Through the Power of Play: The Coach Perspective of In-Person Programming ›

At Playworks, we commit to providing safe and healthy play to every kid. This year has called on us to be especially dynamic as we and our partner schools navigate…

March 3, 2021

Self-Care: Refreshing Your Motivation and Purpose in Service By Taking Time for You ›

This past year has been a lot on all of us mentally, emotionally, and physically. Playworks Colorado Coach Natalie shares some self-care ideas she compiled from recent experiences and conversations…