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Why Kids Should Experience a Variety of Sports and Games

Posted October 21, 2024.

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…

https://www.playworks.org/news/why-kids-should-experience-a-variety-of-sports-and-games/

Creating a Welcoming Environment through Play

Posted June 18, 2012.

Guest blogger Amanda Padilla explains how she helped both students with special needs and students in general education see the value of different abilities on the playground.

https://www.playworks.org/resource/creating-a-welcoming-environment-through-play/

Adapting Games for Students in Wheelchairs

Posted March 9, 2016.

The Laureus Sport for Good Foundation connected Playworks with Laureus Ambassador Bob Lujano, a US Paralympic athlete, a rugby national champion, and a member of the Lakeshore Foundation team. Playworks is proud to…

https://www.playworks.org/resource/adapting-games-for-students-in-wheelchairs/

Game of the Week: Wide Goal Soccer

Posted April 21, 2014.

How to play Wide Goal Soccer, a game that allows multiple players to try their hand in the goal.

https://www.playworks.org/resource/game-of-the-week-wide-goal-soccer/

Minnesota Twins Visit Whittier Elementary

Posted June 3, 2016.

  On Friday, May 20th, the Minnesota Twins joined Playworks at Whittier Elementary School for recess and some wiffle ball fun! As part of the Minnesota Twins and Major League…

https://www.playworks.org/minnesota/2016/06/03/minnesota-twins-visit-whittier-elementary/

Meet our 2016-17 school year Coaches!

Posted October 24, 2016.

Get to know our 2016-17 Playworks Michigan Coaches! Playworks Michigan kicked off the start of our sixth school year in September. We have a fresh set of Americorp Coaches who…

https://www.playworks.org/michigan/2016/10/24/meet-our-2016-17-school-year-coaches/

Meet our Coaches for the 2022-23 school year!

Posted September 6, 2022.

We are so excited to welcome new and returning Coaches and Site Coordinators to the Playworks New England community. Keep reading to learn about them and what they’re looking forward…

https://www.playworks.org/new-england/2022/09/06/meet-our-coaches-for-the-2022-23-school-year/

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