MINNEAPOLIS (WCCO) — A nonprofit group is engineering a recess revolution at schools across the country, including nine in the Twin Cities. The group, called Playworks, believes recess done differently…
http://minnesota.cbslocal.com/2012/04/17/nonprofit-group-urges-organized-games-during-recess/>
As an AmeriCorps Playworks coach I am lucky to serve our kids on a daily basis. I teach kids games, positive social skills and cooperation. I see them every day…
https://www.playworks.org/story-of-play/family-fitness-night-brings-school-community-together/>
Students’ faces brighten when Shantrell Sneed — “Coach Trell” to the kids — walks into a classroom at San Pablo’s Riverside Elementary School. She organizes play during recess, promoting physical…
https://www.playworks.org/news/healthier-neighborhood-programs-drawing-millions-from-foundations/>
Jill Vialet, CEO and Founder, Playworks
https://www.playworks.org/news/structured-or-unstructured-play-ill-take-neither/>
When Playworks—then Sports4Kids—coach Max Langaard arrived at Manzanita school, Matthew Bailey was a shy third-grader. At home, he’d try to stay out of everyone’s way, and at school, he rarely spoke up during…
https://www.playworks.org/story-of-play/not-so-junior-coach-matthew/>
FALL RIVER – As educators learn more about the link between social and emotional behaviors and classroom performance, the School Department is proposing two new programs to improve student performance…
http://www.heraldnews.com/news/x1819713360/Fall-River-School-Department-plans-two-new-programs-to-improve-student-behavior>
What happens when an international apparel company with a commitment to responsible leadership, engages associates in play in and out-of-the office with a CEO whose iPod playlist is consistently described…
https://www.playworks.org/video/2011-most-playful-ceo-rob-demartini-new-balance/>
Boston, MA— New Balance Foundation announces a national partnership with Playworks, a national nonprofit organization that supports learning and a positive school climate by providing healthy, inclusive play and physical…
https://www.playworks.org/news/new-balance-foundation-signs-on-as-national-partner/>
How to play this fun circle game to get to know your community
https://www.playworks.org/resource/game-of-the-week-i-love-my-neighbor/>