Playworks Michigan
Playworks helps kids stay active and build valuable social and emotional skills through play.
About
All kids deserve the social, emotional, and physical benefits of play. We help schools and youth programs create healthy play environments where every child can join in.
Latest News
August 12, 2019
School’s Out and the Results Are In! ›
School’s Out and the Results Are In: Survey Validates Playworks’ Mission on the Playground and in the Classroom In our field of play, we are often afforded the unique and rewarding opportunity to witness first-hand the daily, weekly and monthly growth of students at our partnering schools. Each spring we also look at our programs…
June 4, 2019
Playworks on 910 Superstation ›
Our Executive Director, Angela Rogensues, sat down with Kelly Cobb from The Nolan Finley Show on 910 AM Superstation during the Mackinac Policy Conference to discuss the Power of Play and how the skills children learn on the playground help them be successful in life.
WPHM
May 30, 2019
WPHM Radio Interview: Mackinac Policy Conference ›
Today’s children face countless challenges when accessing safe and healthy play. Many elementary schools lack the basic infrastructure or personnel needs to support a daily recess for students. Alexandra Gardner, Development Director, shares with WPHM the ways in which Playworks Michigan levels the playing field for the benefit of all children in the state.
Everything Blue Water TV
May 30, 2019
Playworks Michigan on EBW TV ›
Executive Director Angela Rogensues sits down with Everything Blue Water TV to discuss education, business and the power of play at the annual Mackinac Policy Conference. With multiple partners in the Port Huron area, Playworks’ impact across the state of Michigan continues to grow.
Upcoming Events
October 03, 2019 @ 5:30 PM
Get in the Game 2019 ›
Join us alongside business and community leaders in honoring: Game Changer Award Detroit Lions Recess Superhero Miles Killbrew Educator of the Year Amy Modica Let’s celebrate safe and…
A Better Recess
Instead of going back to class energized and ready to learn after recess, kids often return upset and unable to focus. We can change this. At a great recess:
Kids are at their best
Kids bring out the best in themselves and each other. They learn the value of fair play, compassion, and respect. They practice key social and emotional skills.
Kids become leaders
They run their own games and settle their disputes quickly (we recommend rock, paper, scissors) because getting along is more fun than fighting.
Kids choose to be active
When all students are included and all students know how to play popular games, every child has the opportunity to discover the joy of active play.
Regional Partners
