Pahara-Aspen Fellow Jill Vialet founded Playworks on the theory that, through valuable play, kids learn to make friends, solve problems, and believe in themselves, every day. At last year’s Action Forum, Jill made the audacious Action Pledge above to propel the importance play forward. In this video, Jill shares the progress Playworks has made so far.
Impact Through the Power of Play
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How Play Teaches Kids and Adults to Use Good Judgement ›
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Reflecting on the The Crucial Role of Recess ›
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Build Back-to-School Confidence With Play ›
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