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
March 22, 2019
Playworks Earned a 2019 Gold Seal of Transparency ›
Playworks just earned a 2019 Gold Seal by adding information to our Nonprofit Profile on GuideStar. Now our community members as well as 10+ million GuideStar users can find in-depth information about our goals, strategies, capabilities, and progress. We’re shining a spotlight on the difference we help make in the world. Plus, we’ve provided fresh…
March 20, 2019
Playworks on the 910AM Superstation’s “The Nolan Finley Show” ›
Playworks appeared on 910AM Superstation’s “The Nolan Finley Show” to discuss Jamboree and generated print coverage in the Dearborn Press & Guide on event festivities and participants.
March 20, 2019
Playworks and WWJ Newsradio collaborate for National Women and Girls in Sports Week ›
Coinciding with National Women and Girls in Sports Week, WWJ Newsradio 950’s “Making the Grade” highlighted our girls basketball league and annual “Jamboree” event on February 9th, underscoring the importance of sports in teaching success skills for life.
March 20, 2019
Playworks in the News ›
Keeping our kids active during school breaks is vital to everyone’s health and well-being. We recently appeared on both the Fox-2 and Channel 4 morning shows to demonstrate games for anytime and anyplace, even indoors!
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.
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