{"id":396,"date":"2011-11-15T00:00:00","date_gmt":"2011-11-15T00:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.playworks.org\/pacific-northwest\/2011\/11\/15\/get-in-the-game-portland-launching-playworks-parent-engagement-initiative-2\/"},"modified":"2017-09-28T10:45:57","modified_gmt":"2017-09-28T17:45:57","slug":"get-in-the-game-portland-launching-playworks-parent-engagement-initiative-2","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.playworks.org\/pacific-northwest\/2011\/11\/15\/get-in-the-game-portland-launching-playworks-parent-engagement-initiative-2\/","title":{"rendered":"Get in the Game! Portland Launching \u2018Playworks Parent\u2019 Engagement Initiative"},"content":{"rendered":"

We see it all the time, the first time a teacher or recess supervisor joins in a game of four square or wall ball, kid’s are amazed, a little shocked and a lot thrilled when adults actively play with them on the playground. Typically kids think of the adults standing on the sidelines, directing or blowing a whistle, but not ever really playing. When kids experience this, their faces light up and often immediately engage in more positive behavior.<\/p>\n

November 17 is ‘National Parent Involvement Day’ and we all know how important parent engagement is in helping kids succeed at school but often between responsibilities at work and home; sometimes it can be difficult to find that precious time in your day. In response, Playworks Portland is launching a platform to support parents by offering ways to easily communicate best practices, tips and ideas, offering a variety of flexible volunteer opportunities and fun trainings demonstrating our philosophy of meaningful play and how to incorporate it at home and in your neighborhood.<\/p>\n

If you have one hour per week or per month<\/strong>, we have a way for you to make a real difference in the lives of thousands of kids in our partner schools.<\/p>\n

When:
Recess: typically between<\/strong> 10:30 am – 1:30 pm <\/strong>
Come out and play some 4square, tetherball and help model fair-play<\/p>\n

Afternoon: between 3 – 5pm <\/strong>
Do you have a talent, skill or craft that you could teach for one hour at one or more of our After-school Programs?<\/p>\n

Evenings: between 5 – 8pm <\/strong>
Could you assist at our evening leagues and help reinforce the importance great sportsmanship and teamwork.<\/p>\n

At home: Anytime<\/strong>
Are you a writer, a photographer? We can always use help at special events with photos to post on our website or assistance with our blogs and researching social media channels for relevant content.<\/p>\n

Where:<\/strong> All 14 of our partner schools here<\/a><\/p>\n

We are changing the landscape of play. Click here<\/a> today and you can be a game-changer too.<\/p>\n