Updates

November 7, 2019

Give Kids the Childhood They Deserve ›

When kids feel included and supported at recess, they’re more likely to thrive in school and in life. Everyone deserves a chance to become the best possible version of themselves.…

November 6, 2019

Playworks Named 2019 Top-Rated Nonprofit ›

Playworks is proud to receive the 2019 Top-Rated Award by GreatNonprofits, the leading provider of user reviews about nonprofit organizations. “Playworks is a great example of a nonprofit making a…

November 1, 2019

Playworks Recruits Playful Professionals with LinkedIn For Nonprofits ›

At Playworks, we seek out energetic, creative people who ensure every kid has the chance to play every day. Our core values of inclusion, respect, healthy community, and healthy play…

Safe and Healthy Recess at a Playworks school
Safe and Healthy Recess at a Playworks school

September 23, 2019

It’s Recess Checkup Week ›

It can be hard to understand the impact that your play space has on your school’s culture and your students’ experience, and while there are a lot of solutions worth…

September 17, 2019

Playworks Coach Program named in DOJ ‘Promising Program’ ›

Recently, the Department of Justice (DOJ) reviewed evidence of the Playworks Coach program and found that the program met the criteria for a Promising Program intended to improve school attendance. …

July 8, 2019

Community Connection at Grown N’ Play ›

Playworks for everyone! On June 27, Playworks Northern California and RealTime Oakland came together for a second evening of fun—Grown N’ Play 2, back by popular demand! Grown N’ Play…

July 3, 2019

Animated Short Shares the Power of Play ›

Playworks Northern California and BRIDGEGOOD come together to create an animated short highlighting the power of play! The video brings to life a story from the field of a student…

July 1, 2019

Corporate Kickball in San Francisco ›

On a beautiful, sunny afternoon, representatives from local companies came together for a San Francisco kickball tournament with a cause. Playworks annual Corporate Kickball Tournament in the city took place…

July 1, 2019

South Bay Kickball Tournament ›

Representatives from local companies gathered for a kickball tournament with a cause. Playworks annual Corporate Kickball Tournament in Silicon Valley took place on June 7 at Twin Creeks. Corporate Kickball…