Play is a behavior that is natural and has existed for thousands of years and across species. It combines a set of made-up rules or norms and a willingness to…
https://www.playworks.org/southeast/2023/01/10/understanding-the-complex-simplicities-of-play/
Play Promotes Physical Activity How play and Playworks help kids get more physically active Contents Introduction to the intersect of play and physical activity More Active Minutes Better Well-being and…
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About a year ago, I spent a week with a group of other nonprofit leaders at the MIT Media Lab Open Leadership Camp. We explored the idea that open technology…
Coach Yashana Rivera is an AmeriCorps coach at the Parthum Elementary School in Lawrence. As a first year coach at a large school that has not had Playworks programming for 4…
“Today I got to hang in a world where Rock Paper Scissors solves all and Fortnite dances are the new hello,” stated Meagan Kong, professional dancer/athlete and Adidas ambassador, in an Instagram post…
https://www.playworks.org/southern-california/2019/02/05/breaking-barriers-for-girls/
For a Playworks Coach, an AmeriCorps service year is one school year. Sometimes at Playworks, our Coaches love that first year so much they come back for multiple years in…
https://www.playworks.org/indiana/2022/01/12/coach-spotlight-patrick-knorr/
Playworks New York and New Jersey Playworks helps kids stay active and build valuable skills through play. Get Involved Menu About Staff Advisory Board Coaches Schools Contact Us News Events…
Playworks would like to highlight one of our 2018 LA Marathon Charity Challenge superstars: Michelle Serrano. Now in her twelfth year with Playworks, Michelle currently serves as the associate director…
Impact Report Update from the Executive Director Hello Play Partner, My name is Georgia Harris, and I am the executive director of Playworks Arizona. I am sending you a giant…
