Both as a mother and former pediatric nurse, I see kids today spending less and less time just playing! Kids’ play should entail running, skipping, jumping and hopping, using their…
https://www.playworks.org/story-of-play/parents-improve-school-play-space/
8-minute course When equipment is scattered, lost, destroyed, or hoarded, fewer kids play actively at recess. Learn how to implement an effective equipment system and see how it works in action.
https://www.playworks.org/course/equipment-systems-play-less-chaos/
Washington Parks Academy has a large population of students. The gym can hold a total of seven to eight classes at once. Initially maintaining an organized recess was a challenge that appeared to…
https://www.playworks.org/michigan/2015/03/13/fridays-coach-of-the-day-coach-rhi/
Gabrielle Weston is a Junior Coach at Biltmore Preparatory Academy! This Junior Coach has always shown enthusiasm when given the chance to lead. From the very beginning she always raised…
https://www.playworks.org/arizona/2016/04/12/february-junior-coach-of-the-month/
Playworks Indiana recognizes Rosa Vazquez, social-emotional learning teacher and Junior Coach lead at Arlington Woods, as its December Teacher of the Month. Why was this teacher nominated? Playworks Site Coordinator Abby nominated Ms.…
https://www.playworks.org/indiana/2018/01/17/playworks-indianas-december-teacher-month/
In our schools today there is an intense amount of scrutiny and attention paid to academic interventions. Very little time and energy is devoted to the emotional and physical well being of…
https://www.playworks.org/minnesota/testimonial/teachers-rave-classroom-games/
This is my second school where Playworks has been integral to a successful recess. I’d make sure that Playworks is at any school where I’m principal. When kids are focused engaged…
https://www.playworks.org/testimonial/playworks-helps-kids-great-day-school-get-exercise/
Ten-year-old Nafis Johnson has been developing and honing his leadership skills by contributing his time as a Junior Coach for Playworks Pennsylvania. The Playworks Junior Coach program gives selected fourth-…
Ten-year-old Nafis Johnson has been developing and honing his leadership skills by contributing his time as a Junior Coach for Playworks Pennsylvania. The Playworks Junior Coach program gives selected fourth-…
