We are wrapping up our back-to-school blog series with some tips to help kick off the year with play! The first few weeks of school have a huge impact on…
https://www.playworks.org/wisconsin/2025/09/30/6-game-tips-for-a-strong-start-to-the-school-year/
Zara Cadoux worked as a Playworks coach in Baltimore during the 2010-2011 school year. During college, she played Ultimate Frisbee on the Vassar College Women’s team, the Boxing Nuns. She currently…
https://www.playworks.org/story-of-play/why-ultimate-frisbee-is-the-next-big-youth-sport/
4 Fun and Easy Ways to to Support Playworks Wisconsin 1. Come join us at our Rock Paper Scissors Tournament Lakefront Brewery is partnering with Playworks Wisconsin to crown a…
As we begin for our fourth school year, we are excited to continue our strong partnership in Durham and Wake Counties, serving a combined total of 20 schools and approximately…
https://www.playworks.org/southeast/2014/09/11/playworks-north-carolina-grows-to-20-schools/
It’s no secret that our AmeriCorps Coaches are total rockstars. Their Program Managers have awesome things to say about them, Coach Sara shared her service story with us, and now…
Portland Monthly Magazine recognized Playworks in their 2013 Light a Fire Awards. The annual awards ceremony is a celebration honoring the individuals and organizations who make Portland more prosperous, beautiful,…
https://www.playworks.org/pacific-northwest/2013/12/09/inspiring-our-next-generation-2/
Active and healthy play helps students develop self-control, build valuable skills, and get the “brain break” needed for academic success. A report from the Institute of Medicine found that children…
https://www.playworks.org/news/free-resources-help-school-staff-encourage-active-learning/
Earlier this month, Kris McHenry, Regional Director of Southeast Wisconsin from the Office of Senator Ron Johnson, visited Hartford University School. The Playworks Wisconsin team enjoyed the opportunity to share…
https://www.playworks.org/wisconsin/2014/05/23/senator-ron-johnsons-office-visits-playworks/
Our Playworks Arizona Outstanding Staff Member of the Month is Coach Jaime Pagliarulo or, as her students call her, Coach P.! Coach P. is creating a positive and inviting school…
https://www.playworks.org/arizona/2017/11/13/september-staff-member-month/
