National Volunteer Week is an opportunity to recognize and thank volunteers who lend their time, talent, voice, and support to causes they care about in their communities and around the world. Their stories serve to inspire others to take action and discover their collective power to unite in making a difference.
Playworks Celebrates National Volunteers Week
July 21, 2026
5 Large Group Games That Teach Kids to Look Out for Each Other ›
The bigger the game, the bigger the fun! Large group games are a great way to get lots of students active at the same time. That makes them especially valuable…
July 16, 2026
The Post-Pandemic Attendance Crisis (And How Recess Can Help) ›
We all knew the pandemic threw a wrench into school routines, but a new study published by the Everyone Graduates Center at Johns Hopkins University reveals just how stubborn the…
June 17, 2026
Building Respect, One Game at a Time ›
Respect is the foundation of healthy relationships, strong communities, and positive learning environments. Yet it isn’t a skill children develop simply because adults tell them it’s important. Like teamwork and…