Recess is simultaneously one of the most treasured and most limited times during an elementary school day. Each of the 25 minutes students spend on the playground is precious, so…
https://www.playworks.org/illinois/story-of-play/step-into-the-sneakers-of-a-junior-coach/
Playworks Denver is serving nearly 5,000 students in the Denver, Aurora and Northglenn areas this year. Read one of the Great Stories from Coach Natalie at Global Village Academy-Northglenn and…
https://www.playworks.org/colorado/2013/04/03/stories-from-the-playground/
The 2012-2013 school year has marked a 100 percent growth for Playworks Houston, doubling the amount of schools from last year and nearly tripling the amount of students we serve.…
https://www.playworks.org/texas/2012/10/29/houston-impact-highlights-from-the-playground/
We had so many great stories and quotes from our week in Albuquerque, it was hard to choose what to share! Below are just some of what we heard while introducing Playworks…
https://www.playworks.org/story-of-play/stories-from-the-field/
It’s not every day that a Playworks #AmeriCorps Coach is honored by the Los Angeles Lakers, complete with a basketball clinic hosted by legendary forward A.C. Green. Then again, being…
https://www.playworks.org/story-of-play/stories-from-the-playground-coach-hoops/
Nile Mosby knows firsthand the importance of hard work and participating in numerous activities. A fifth-grader at the General Philip Kearny School, Mosby has already mastered success inside the classroom…
If there's anyplace that kids rule, it's the playground, right? Think again. Portland Public Schools principals and teachers say they have seen big reductions in foul play, hurt feelings and…
Jonathan, a quiet and shy 4th grader, never played at recess. Through the gentle persistance of Coach Lisa, Jonathan eventually broke out of his shell and now plays four-square everyday!
https://www.playworks.org/northern-california/2015/03/03/jonathan-gets-in-the-game/
As the 2018 “Run For Play!” LA Marathon rapidly approaches, we caught up with Playworks program manager and past marathon participant, Max Gallo. A member of the Playworks team since…
https://www.playworks.org/southern-california/2018/03/13/max-gallo-runs-play-los-angeles-marathon/
