Playworks received an extra-special Super Bowl shout-out from First Lady Michelle Obama during the opening of Super Bowl City. In her video message, FLOTUS, whose Let's Move! initiative is dedicated to raising a healthy generation of kids, encouraged fans to get 60 minutes of active play every day and invited #SuperBowl fans to play a game of play rock, paper, scissors. Join the fun and show us how you play! Share your photos and videos using #RoShamBo!
Super Bowl Shout-out from the First Lady
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