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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More Updates


June 4, 2025

10 Games to Get Kids Moving ›

Kids need physical activity, and play is one of the most effective and joyful ways to make it happen. Whether it’s during recess, in the classroom, or at home, active…

April 24, 2025

Playworks announces new Youth Leadership training program ›

Playworks has been partnering with schools and youth-serving organizations to run one of the few youth leadership programs available at the elementary school level for about 30 years. When kids…

March 24, 2025

How Play Fuels Academic Success ›

One of the most impactful ways to support student learning starts with play.  At Playworks, we’ve seen firsthand how the benefits of play extend far beyond recess time. When kids…