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October 11, 2016
Let’s Play: Coach Abby Rocks Recess at Irvington Community Elementary! ›
Coach Abby joins Playworks IN for the 2016-2017 school year! We are super excited to have her lead recess at Irvington Community Elementary. Abby has a wealth of knowledge when…
April 19, 2016
Playworks Gives Back during Spring Break ›
Playworks Indiana had a productive spring break, seeking opportunities to serve our greater Indianapolis community. Our Program Team and AmeriCorps Members teamed up to volunteer at a variety of nonprofits.…
January 27, 2016
New Year = More Play ›
At its core, Playworks is all about the celebration of our very best selves. What we have found is that the act of play is much more, much bigger than…
January 27, 2016
Meet Coach Amy ›
The 2015-2016 school year is Coach Amy’s first year with Playworks Indiana. She started this school year as the Flex Coordinator, providing services to all Indiana Coach schools, and is now…
March 9, 2015
Playworks Indiana to AmeriCorps Members: THANK YOU! ›
This week Playworks is celebrating AmeriCorps week. We celebrate our AmeriCorps members’ accomplishments, thank them for their service, and recognize them for everything they do. Our AmeriCorps members go above and…
December 17, 2014
Why We Play ›
Playworks is the leading nonprofit leveraging the power of play to support and improve children's physical and emotional health. Focusing on recess, Playworks programs provide an opportunity for every student…
December 11, 2014
An Ode to Keeping Your Promise: J.R.W.’s Story ›
Transitions can be tough. Be it starting at a new school, getting a new teacher, or experiencing the change in seasons, going from the familiar to the unknown can yield uncertainty,…
December 2, 2014
Experience Playworks at the Because KIDS COUNT conference ›
On Tuesday, December 2, Playworks will be presenting The Power of Play from 1:45 to 3:15 PM in Room 108 during the Because KIDS COUNT conference taking place at the Indiana Convention…
April 1, 2014
IU Health highlights Playworks as a perfect fit for new “Strong Schools” grants ›
Indiana University Health (IU Health) has unveiled the "Strong Schools" grant program to fight childhood obesity across Indiana. These grants provide money to help incorporate at least 30 minutes of physical…