Updates
November 8, 2018
“We Play Together” Mounds View Event ›
We had so much fun seeing everyone playing Freeze Tag at the Mounds View High School stadium at our “We Play Together” Event. Thank you to Mounds View Public Schools…
November 2, 2018
Playworks Named 2018 Top-Rated Nonprofit ›
Playworks is proud to receive the 2018 Top-Rated Award by GreatNonprofits, the leading provider of user reviews about nonprofit organizations. “Playworks is a great example of a nonprofit making a…
October 31, 2018
Playworks DC’s Hockey Extravaganza ›
On October 29, 2018, Playworks DC teamed up with Monumental Sports and Entertainment Foundation to bring our annual Hockey Extravaganza to Payne Elementary School. Students had a chance to learn…
October 18, 2018
Playworks Southern California Hosted Play Day with the Stars ›
Playworks Southern California hosted Play Day with the Stars at Griffin Avenue Elementary School. American actor Harold Perrineau best-known for his roles in “Lost” and “Oz” , two-time NBA All-Star Baron Davis, rapper Jake Miller, American actress Logan Browning best-known…
October 9, 2018
Legislators Play to Prevent Bullying ›
“A well rounded childhood is when a child has everything they need to learn and live in a respectful safe way,” Junior Coach Nafis explains to legislators and staffers .…
October 9, 2018
Pennsylvania Legislators Play to Prevent Bullying ›
“A well-rounded childhood is when a child has everything they need to learn and live in a respectful safe way,” Junior Coach Nafis explains to legislators and staffers at the…
September 19, 2018
Five Important Life Lessons from the Playground ›
How can adults who supervise the playground—at school, in public parks, or in our back yards—best use that time to reinforce the skills kids need to thrive? In a recent…
August 22, 2018
Introducing Recess Reboot! (3.0) ›
A few years ago, Playworks received a grant that came with a big challenge: How could we help more schools use our best recess strategies on their own, without our…
August 17, 2018
Making your Day More Playful ›
“Play is a human right,” said Jill Vialet, Playworks Founder and CEO. As we prepare for students to head back to school, we’re thinking about all of the ways to…