Principal Genteen Lacet Jean-Michel came to Mattahunt Elementary School in Mattapan, MA two years ago with a mission to turn around school performance. But when the students and teachers walked into school…
https://www.playworks.org/news/massachusetts-elementary-school-wins-1000-of-recess-equipment/
As we prepare for the start of the 2012-13 school year, it’s time to take a critical look at recess and play. Recess is more than simply fun and games.…
http://www.nola.com/opinions/index.ssf/2012/08/reading_writing_rithmetic_and.html
With the support of Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts and the Amelia Peabody Foundation, Playworks hosted a free convention for more than 150 of Boston’s finest youth leaders focused…
Recess went better at Denver’s Swansea Elementary School last week than any week Principal Mary Sours can remember in the past ten years. Kids were running instead of standing against…
http://www.ednewscolorado.org/2010/04/16/recess-coaches-may-help-classroom-work/
Two years ago, Tandi Prillerman started an elementary school with a big vision: the school would create a safe and loving environment celebrating each scholar’s unique identities. Scholars would embrace their…
https://www.playworks.org/news/celebrating-our-back-to-school-back-to-recess-winners/
“All work and no play make Jack a dull boy.” A proverb popularized by James Howell in 1659 has withstood the test of time and is just as meaningful three…
https://www.playworks.org/colorado/2011/09/16/why-play-works-at-brown/
How to play this fun listening game for kids of many ages: Land, Sea, Air.
https://www.playworks.org/resource/game-of-the-week-land-sea-air/
Playworks North Carolina is proud to announce that we have been awarded the AmeriCorps State Formula grant for the 2013-2014 school year by the North Carolina Commission on Volunteerism and…
https://www.playworks.org/southeast/2013/10/30/playworks-partnership-with-americorps-continues/
Four great tips to a fun and healthy Thanksgiving for kids!
https://www.playworks.org/resource/fueling-playtime-with-healthy-food/
