Impact Through the Power of Play

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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.

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March 19, 2024

Research Shows Girls at Playworks Schools Get More Physical Activity ›

If you ask a group of students what their favorite part of the school day was, many answers will include something that happened at recess. That’s because the playground is…

photo os CO coaches
photo os CO coaches

March 11, 2024

AmeriCorps Week 2024 ›

This week, we are spotlighting our Playworks AmeriCorps Coaches and saying #AmeriThanks! During #AmeriCorpsWeek, we are giving our best Appreciation Claps to our 74 AmeriCorps Members completing their service year…

January 24, 2024

Indoor Recess Transition Plan ›

From snow and cold to rain, smog, and everything in between, weather can throw a wrench in your outdoor recess plans. When inclement weather strikes, transitioning to indoor play can…