This study explored the relationship between children’s basic psychological needs, satisfaction at recess, level of recess physical activity motivation (RPAM), and recess physical activity (RPA). Findings provide important insight into…
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Playworks brings safe and healthy play to kids at recess. Corporate Recess includes fun and inclusive games that promote teamwork, collaboration and cross-generational communication. (Video courtesy of Twelve Consulting Group)
https://www.playworks.org/minnesota/2018/04/17/playworks-corporate-recess/
Findings from an Experimental Evaluation of Playworks: Effects on Play, Physical Activity and Recess
Accelerometer data showed that Playworks had a positive impact on students’ physical activity during recess. Students in treatment schools engaged in physical activity during recess that was, on average, more…
Recess interventions can improve youth physical activity levels, even when controlling for other variables. According to this meta analysis, playtime/recess can contribute between 5% and 40% of children recommended physical…
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Ashley is a native of Folsom, Louisiana and currently lives Uptown in New Orleans (she’s still got a little country in her veins). She attended Spring Hill College on a…
https://www.playworks.org/louisiana/2012/09/24/ashley-aucoin/
Playworks is proud to partner with BelAir Cantina as their new Powered by Tacos nonprofit. Look for the High 5 Taco on menus at all four locations beginning October 24.…
At Playworks, we believe in the power of play to bring out the best in every kid. We use play to develop an inclusive environment. In randomized control studied by researchers…
https://www.playworks.org/resource-collection/anti-bullying/
Playworks DC is partnering with #GivingTuesday, a campaign to create a national day of giving at the start of the annual holiday season. #GivingTuesday is December 3, 2013, and it’s a…
https://www.playworks.org/greater-washington-dc/2013/12/03/givingtuesday/