I talk to a lot of parents. It is, I feel, a necessary aspect of my role as a Program Coordinator. Part of it has to do with the fact…
https://www.playworks.org/northern-california/2010/12/21/blogger-spotlight-alex-brasfield-on-play/
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Martha is an energetic fifth grader with a contagious smile and a love for play. At most recesses you will find her dribbling a basketball and honing her defensive skills…
https://www.playworks.org/southern-california/2011/10/07/transformation-a-road-to-confidence/
In his Fixes column in the New York Times, writer David Bornstein explores what educators might gain if, instead of viewing recess as a liability — a drain on teaching time and…
http://opinionator.blogs.nytimes.com/2011/04/04/hard-times-for-recess/
As the weather gets warmer and the snow melts, it’s time to get back outside for recess! At Playworks, we have a few Core Games that are found at most…
https://www.playworks.org/new-england/2022/04/08/spring-back-into-core-recess-games/
Mrs. DiSarcina—AKA Ms. D—is a 5th grade math teacher at the Eliot K-8 School in the North End of Boston. “Ms. D is the definition of a team player,” says…
Safe and healthy play is possible at the Curley K-8 School thanks to the support of 3rd-8th grade literacy coach, Eileen Cronin. Mrs. Cronin has been at the Curley for…
https://www.playworks.org/new-england/2018/06/06/eileen-cronin-goes-beyond-curley/
Stuck inside? Get all the energy out so you and the kids make it through the day in one piece!
https://www.playworks.org/resource/six-active-indoor-games-for-kids/
Kids' learning suffers without recess, experts say
At The Waldorf School of Baltimore, “all fun and games” means serious learning—for teachers! This year, the school brought in Playworks trainer Sean Keelan to lead two days of hands-on…
https://www.playworks.org/resource/fun-and-games-means-learning-for-teachers-too/