Meaningful Moments of Impact

  1. Updates

Read some of this year’s meaningful stories of impact.

Empowering Kids to be Courageous

Bringing out the Kindness from Within

Helping Students Uncover their Leadership Potential

Pennsylvania Legislators Play to Prevent Bullying

Challenges of a First Year Teacher

Junior Coaches Lead by Example

Breaking Down Barriers on the Playground

Finding the Confidence to Try Again 

Perseverance to Achieve Goals

Playground Aide Turned Recess Rock Hero

Playworks Helps Make Leadership a Family Tradition


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February 25, 2026

Playworks Welcomes Three New Members to Board of Directors During 30th Anniversary Year ›

Raven Jemison, Jodi Bricker, and Oliver Nordlinger join at a pivotal moment as Playworks continues to innovate and expand access to play nationwide Oakland, California – Playworks, the national nonprofit…

February 20, 2026

Introducing the Playworks Facilitator Playbook ›

The newly released Playworks Facilitator Playbook is a library of ready-to-use lesson plans that help staff confidently lead games that keep kids active and learning through play, and is accessible…

February 11, 2026

4 Playful Takeaways from the Winter Olympics ›

It’s an exciting time as the 2026 Winter Olympics are underway. Many kids will watch the games, some aspiring to participate someday, others learning about new sports they’ve never seen…