Keeping kids attention can be tough. Play-based practices can help. Join us as for webinar 3 of 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 this next webinar, we will explore: Using play-based practices to create systems to effectively manage large groups Implementing proactive systems to address disruptive behavior before it occurs Infusing play into the day to ensure effective communication with…

Indoor recess doesn't have to be intimidating. Join us as for webinar 2 of 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 this next webinar, we will explore 3 questions to ask as you approach indoor recess: Is it really recess? Are you getting the most out of your space? Who else can get involved? Leave this webinar with a better understanding…

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…

Playworks will rock (and paper and scissors) at our annual Get in the Game Gala on Tuesday, June 25, 2019, featuring recess games, cocktails, and live auction. This year we will shine the spotlight on our student and principal honorees for their inspiring leadership every day within their schools and communities! Honoring Most Valuable Principal Dina Ercolano P.S. 158 The Bayard Taylor School Presenting Junior Coach Leadership Awards Location Nickelodeon 1515 Broadway (entrance at corner of 44th Street) New York, New…

Lace up your kicks and join us for our 10th Annual Playworks Corporate Kickball Tournament.   Date: Thursday, May 9, 2019 Time: 12 – 4p.m. (Tournament); 4 – 6p.m. (Kickball Bash/Happy Hour) Location: Chelsea Park, NYC Lace up your kicks and join us for the 10th Annual Playworks NY/ NJ Corporate Kickball Tournament on Thursday, May, 9, 2019. Back by popular demand, Corporate Kickball is an employee engagement event and fundraiser for Playworks NY/NJ that gets your team out of the office and onto the kickball field for an afternoon of…

Do you want to run one of the most prestigious marathons in the world? Join the 2018 Marathon Team Playworks New York! Playworks is once again thrilled to be an official community level charity for the 2017 NYC TCS Marathon! Over the past three years, our runners have collectively raised more than $70,000 to support our in-and out-of-school youth development play and physical activity program! We are currently accepting applications for our Playworks NYC Marathon team with hopes that one…

Saturday, October 20th, 2018 8:30 a.m. – 12 p.m. Branch Brook Park (Cherry Blossom Welcome Center & Franklin Avenue) Join Playworks New York/New Jersey in our community by walking or running in our 5K Race for Recess. This family-friendly fundraiser will include music, games, giveaways, and activities. All proceeds will support Playworks efforts to ensure that every kid is included on the playground and has the chance to build valuable social and emotional skills Sign Up Today Schedule Registration:  8:30AM Warm up…