Stories of Play
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September 13, 2021
Developing leaders on and off the playground ›
Before Playworks came to Gustavo’s school, he says recess was bland with just three options for how to spend the time. After Playworks came, there were actual games, regulations for…
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November 12, 2018
Playground Aide Turned Recess Hero ›
Sharifa Mohamed has worked as a noon hour aide for the last five years. The same group of enthusiastic aides had been on their school’s playground for years, helping to…
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November 12, 2018
Playworks Helps Make Leadership a Family Tradition ›
Junior Coach Natalie is making Playworks a family tradition. From the very first day, she knew the rules to almost every game, and even some cheers her Playworks coach didn’t…