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October 2022
5 Ways to Have a Great Recess Webinar
Big changes start small. Join us as we kick-off The Game Plan, a free, four-part webinar series designed to provide practical solutions for principals, district administrators, teachers, and leaders of youth serving organizations . During the first webinar, you will learn the 5 key components of a great recess: Safety on the Playground Effective Systems (play space, transitions, equipment, & visuals) Engaged & Empowered Adults & Students Conflict Resolution Games, games, games, games! Leave this webinar with a better understanding…
Find out more »June 2022
Playworks 2022 Kickball Tournament
It's about time.. GAME ON! Playworks 2022 Corporate Kickball Tournament Are you ready to play? Let's do this.. Corporate Kickball is a ONE DAY EVENT, Friday June 17, 2022 10:00 - 5:00 that brings 18 Twin Cities Corporate Teams together for some fun, team building, and healthy competition for the coveted Traveling Champions Trophy. Entry Fee $2,000 per team will support Playworks programming in low-income Twin Cities elementary schools for the 2022-2023 school year. Happy Hour 3:00 - 6:00 Sociable…
Find out more »August 2021
Summer Institute 2021: Power of Play
This year saw unprecedented social isolation for kids during the pandemic, causing mental health issues, a rise in childhood obesity, and learning loss. Safe and healthy play, which provides so many social emotional and wellness benefits, will be more important than ever for children as they return to their school communities this year. That's why we're hosting the Playworks Summer Institute, a 2 day series of workshops and professional development opportunities for Minnesota educators to learn practical strategies and best…
Find out more »May 2021
The Importance of Recess & Play in 2021
A conversation with the Minnesota PTA, More Recess Minnesota, and Playworks The Minnesota PTA, More Recess Minnesota, and Playworks are teaming up to hold a virtual conversation and webinar on the importance of play and recess for children as they return to school this fall. Join us to learn about and experience the power of play, explore state-level recess policies in that shape the landscape for play, and leave with multiple resources and tools to start or bolster the conversation around…
Find out more »March 2021
Investing in Play – Virtual Info Sessions with Playworks MN
Join us for a virtual info session this March to learn about how Playworks can help you invest in play at your school to build a positive school climate that nurtures student well-being and academic achievement. We’ll explore strategies to implement immediately as well as partnership options for summer and fall. As we welcome students back, let’s build on their desire for connection and a fun school experience to boost academics, well-being and attendance. With a wide range of partnership…
Find out more »February 2021
Playworks MN Return to Recess Workshop
Return to Recess Workshop Join the Playworks Minnesota team for a FREE 1-hour virtual workshop that will give you and your staff the tools, knowledge, and confidence to safely return to in-person and/or hybrid recess this school year. This workshop is simultaneously geared toward school administrators and recess staff - anyone involved with recess at your school will benefit from attending. Topics covered include mapping your playground and organizing your space, group management best practices specific to the 20-21 school…
Find out more »October 2020
Let’s Play For a Generation of Impact
How can play help kids develop, practice social and emotional skills, and get physically active in virtual or hybrid environments or in-person experiences that are COVID-19 safe? Find out by joining Playworks and other supporters nationwide and Let’s Play! During this unique virtual event, you will experience how play feels right now. Teachers, coaches, and kids will share their stories of the back to school journey and how play and Playworks have eased the transition. Playworks President Elizabeth Cushing will…
Find out more »March 2020
The Great Playworks Get Together 2020
The Great Playworks Get Together is an opportunity for have some fun and have a conversation about ensuring all kids gain foundational skills and leadership opportunities necessary for success on the playground, in the classroom, and in the future. Celebrating 10 years of investing in tomorrow's leaders today. This event is hosted by the Playworks Board of Directors Megan Lindahl Goodrich, Community Advocate Marc Gorelick MD, MSCE, President & CEO Children’s Minnesota Jessie Houlihan, President, Stahl Construction Jim Hoopes, SVP, NorthMarq Capital LLC…
Find out more »June 2019
Corporate Kickball Tournament 2019
Playworks 2019 Corporate Kickball Tournament REGISTER HERE! Want to see what Corporate Kickball looks like? Please check out our tournament video. For more information contact Chloe Czaplewski at chloe.czaplewski@playworks.org. See who's playing - Laughter Champion Sponsors Thank you to those helping to make this event special!
Find out more »February 2019
The Great Playworks Get Together
The Great Playworks Get Together is an opportunity for us to “Get Together” to have some fun, be a little silly & support Playworks’ important work with kids in our community; empowering them to lead with kindness, inclusion, resilience, & laughter. Playworks is improving the climate and academic engagement in Minnesota schools. 96% more opportunities for inclusion of diverse groups of students 96% increase in student participation in class activities 91% increase in cooperation among students 90% decrease in bullying…
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