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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April 14, 2026

From Missed Shots to Big Wins: How Play Builds Perseverance ›

Picture this:  The ball is coming your way. This is the moment you’ve been waiting for. Your teammates are watching. The game is on the line. You take the shot……

April 1, 2026

7 School-Based Strategies That Improve Attendance and Reduce Chronic Absenteeism ›

Attendance Is Shaped by the School Experience Chronic absenteeism is one of the toughest challenges K-12 schools are working to solve. While attendance is tracked closely and tied to accountability,…

child jumping rope
child jumping rope

March 25, 2026

The Importance of Play for Building Teamwork ›

On the playground, teamwork is active. It’s messy. It’s constantly being tested and rebuilt in real time. And at Playworks, we know something important: Teamwork isn’t just something to be…