Updates

January 29, 2015

Data Suggests Recess Has Strong Implications for School Climate ›

New research demonstrates that a high-functioning recess can contribute to a positive school climate in low-income elementary schools.

January 17, 2015

On Play and Love ›

Play and Dr. King both teach us that in attempting to change things for the better, the best place to start is by practicing kindness and empathy with ourselves

January 16, 2015

Playworks Arizona Helps Set a Guinness World Record ›

Yesterday in Arizona, a Guinness world record was set. With the support of the Arizona Super Bowl Host Committee and UnitedHealthcare, exactly 1,136 fourth and fifth grade students and volunteers…

January 15, 2015

Setting a World Record ›

The Playworks Arizona team set the new world record for the biggest game of Red Light, Green Light.

kids playing roshambo
kids playing roshambo

December 18, 2014

Five Big Wins for Play in 2014 ›

This year has been an unprecedented one for Playworks and there is much to be proud of. From exceeding our goal of serving 450,000 kids nationwide to expanding our operations…

December 17, 2014

Eight Ways You Can Support Playworks ›

Help Playworks make an impact in 450,000 kids' lives across the country.

November 19, 2014

Thank You from Playworks ›

Wednesday, November 19, 2014 is Playworks National Gratitude Day

October 28, 2014

Massachusetts Elementary School Wins $1,000 of Recess Equipment ›

Principal Genteen Lacet Jean-Michel came to Mattahunt Elementary School in Mattapan, MA two years ago with a mission to turn around school performance. But when the students and teachers walked into school…

October 22, 2014

Re-Thinking Bullying Behavior ›

Address the root of bullying by creating a kind, inclusive environment in schools