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July 18, 2024
At Home Olympics ›
Sports fans across the globe are gearing up for the 2024 Summer Olympic Games. The Olympics are an exciting opportunity to celebrate outstanding athletes, cheer on teams from around the…
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June 20, 2024
Games to Play this Summer ›
Summertime is here! The first few weeks of summer bring fun and excitement and the return of free time and fun, seasonal activities. But as the summer stretches on, it…
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May 29, 2024
2024 International Day of Play ›
The United Nations General Assembly has adopted June 11 as the International Day of Play. This global celebration was established to champion and protect children’s right to play. On this…
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April 18, 2024
Playworks PacNW in Fairbanks Alaska ›
Playworks services, tailored for rural community needs. This Spring, every Title I school in the Fairbanks North Star Borough School District had the opportunity to experience the power of play.…
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March 4, 2024
Playworks at the National Elementary and Secondary Act Conference ›
This year, Playworks Pacific NW was invited to be a spotlight presenter and facilitator at the National Elementary and Secondary Act (ESEA) conference. The conference spanned four days, and included…
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January 24, 2024
Indoor Recess Transition Plan ›
From snow and cold to rain, smog, and everything in between, weather can throw a wrench in your outdoor recess plans. When inclement weather strikes, transitioning to indoor play can…
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December 18, 2023
Playworks recognized as a NYSS Champion ›
Playworks becomes an NYSS Champion Playworks is pleased to be recognized by the Office of Disease Prevention and Health Promotion (ODPHP) within the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services…
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January 10, 2023
Understanding the Complex Simplicities of Play ›
Play is a behavior that is natural and has existed for thousands of years and across species. It combines a set of made-up rules or norms and a willingness to…
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February 4, 2022
Believe in Me Foundation Visits with Playworks ›
Julie Wukelic, from the Believe in Me Foundation for Kids, visited with our ED Asia Wisecarver and SC Paige Evans last week. Playworks PacNW was recently rewarded with a $5,000…