DURHAM – Standing at the corner of a bustling blacktop, keeping watch over a few dozen first-graders playing four square and jumping rope, Parkwood Elementary School Principal Michael Somers tells…
https://www.playworks.org/news/putting-the-play-back-in-recess/
Childhood is a time of exploration, where kids can try new things, discover hidden talents, and develop critical skills. One of the best ways to foster this growth is by…
The Portland Children’s Levy will invest $33 million over the next three years in 57 programs benefitting Portland children, one of those programs being Playworks. These investments span a…
https://www.playworks.org/pacific-northwest/2014/10/07/portland-childrens-levy-invests-in-play-2/
One of the most impactful ways to support student learning starts with play. At Playworks, we’ve seen firsthand how the benefits of play extend far beyond recess time. When kids…
https://www.playworks.org/pennsylvania/2025/03/24/how-play-fuels-academic-success/
By Melody Guyton Butts, The Herald Sun DURHAM – Standing at the corner of a bustling blacktop, keeping watch over a few dozen first-graders playing four square and jumping rope,…
https://www.playworks.org/southeast/2012/06/20/putting-the-play-back-in-recess/
In 2010, Billy Watterson was a freshman at Brown University and on the wrestling team. When a wrestling alum dragged Billy out to volunteer in the Providence community through Junior…
https://www.playworks.org/story-of-play/bringing-out-the-best-beat-the-streets/
Impact Report Update from the Executive Director It’s been an exciting, growth year for Playworks Illinois, and we are grateful and overjoyed to have effectively concluded another school year positively…
Ask a young child, “How was school today?” and you’re likely to hear about recess. My son is 7 years old, and like many children his age, recess is the…
http://opinionator.blogs.nytimes.com/2011/04/07/the-power-of-the-playground/
In honor of Mental Health Awareness Month, Playworks and the American Academy of Pediatrics teamed up for a special webinar exploring the ecosystem of care for kids’ mental health and…
https://www.playworks.org/news/supporting-student-mental-health-through-play/
