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Back to School: Getting Ready for Kindergarten

Posted August 6, 2013.

Six tips for parents to prepare their little learners for their first year of school.

https://www.playworks.org/resource/back-to-school-getting-ready-for-kindergarten/

School Hopes ‘Recess Coach’ Will Pay Off in Classroom

Posted May 10, 2010.

Elementary School in Tough Arkansas Neighborhood Brings in 'Coach Coop' to Give Structure to Playtime In the orderly halls of Stephens Elementary in Little Rock, Ark., principal Sharon Brooks steers…

http://abcnews.go.com/Nightline/school-hopes-recess-rehab-pays-off-classroom/story?id=10604657

Brett Jones: Coach of the Month for October

Posted November 1, 2013.

This month Playworks Utah is honoring Americorps member, Coach Brett Jones, for his outstanding work at Antelope Elementary in Layton, UT. In addition to having one of the most popular…

https://www.playworks.org/utah/2013/11/01/brett-jones-coach-of-the-month-for-october/

Playworks DC Joins the National Day of Service

Posted September 16, 2011.

As Americans everywhere commemorated the events of September 11, 2001, Playworks DC AmeriCorps members joined other volunteer organizers at Washington DC’s Freedom Plaza to honor the day in our nation’s…

https://www.playworks.org/greater-washington-dc/2011/09/16/playworks-dc-joins-the-national-day-of-service/

Arizona Legislators Take on Junior Coaches in Second Annual Rock, Paper, Scissors Challenge

Posted March 8, 2024.

On a sunny February day, the Rose Garden of the Arizona State Capitol was filled with sounds of music, laughter, cheers for Roshambo Rockstar, and even the Macarena. Thirteen Junior…

https://www.playworks.org/arizona/2024/03/08/arizona-legislators-take-on-junior-coaches-in-second-annual-rock-paper-scissors-challenge/

Expanding Impact to Illustrate the Power of Play

Posted March 10, 2015.

We are growing our impact in Oregon and southwest Washington by developing new service models based on input gathered from school communities across the region. Playworks will travel to different regions…

https://www.playworks.org/pacific-northwest/2015/03/10/expanding-impact-to-illustrate-the-power-of-play-2/

Playworks Massachusetts Teacher of the Month, Ms. Boyar

Posted February 1, 2016.

Ms. Boyar is an incredible Special Project Coordinator at UP Academy Dorchester with Playworks Coach Caitlin. She always carries a positive and chipper presence within the school. Ms. Boyar is always…

https://www.playworks.org/new-england/2016/02/01/playworks-massachusetts-teacher-of-the-month-ms-boyar/

Child leading game on foursquare court

Why Recess at School is Vital and How it Has Changed

Posted September 10, 2021.

Recess quality matters. A high-quality recess can help kids have fun and laugh, feel included, and develop social, emotional, and physical skills. The Today Show highlights why quality play matters…

https://www.today.com/video/why-recess-at-school-is-vital-and-how-it-has-changed-120571973867

Child leading game on foursquare court

Why Recess at School is Vital and How it Has Changed

Posted September 10, 2021.

Recess quality matters. A high-quality recess can help kids have fun and laugh, feel included, and develop social, emotional, and physical skills. The Today Show highlights why quality play matters…

https://www.today.com/video/why-recess-at-school-is-vital-and-how-it-has-changed-120571973867

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