Program in 9 schools shows promise, but kids out-of-shapeBy DAFNEY TALESPhiladelphia Daily News Fourth-graders at the William Dick School, in North Philly, listened intently yesterday as they learned the rules…
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This week at Playworks Illinois, we are celebrating AmeriCorps Week by acknowledging the amazing work that our AmeriCorps Members are doing in their school communities. Ingrid Korsgard (or Coach Ingrid as the…
https://www.playworks.org/illinois/2015/03/03/americorps-week-feature-coach-ingrid-korsgard/
As the harsh weather leaves many of us bundled up inside, I’ve recently been able to reflect on some of my favorite written works on topics near and dear, including…
https://www.playworks.org/michigan/2019/03/08/tomorrows-leaders-at-play-today/
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/
Guest blogger Khary Jackson shares who to adjust play for outdoor recess in the snow.
https://www.playworks.org/resource/its-snow-fun-planning-for-outdoor-recess-in-the-snow/
On Friday August 10th, New Jersey Governor Phil Murphy signed a bill from the New Jersey State Senate making 20 minutes of recess every day mandatory for all Garden State…
Playworks IN 3rd Annual Corporate Kickball Challenge It is here…it is now and it is on!! Get ready to leave it all on the field during an epic day of…
https://www.playworks.org/indiana/event/3rd-annual-corporate-kickball-tournament/
WASHINGTON – Sometimes we all need to burn off a little steam. For kids, that can mean running around at recess. But a national non-profit organization working in a number of…
https://www.playworks.org/news/teaching-kindness-and-resolving-conflict-through-recess/
The atmosphere was festive at the McLean home of Jim and Patrice Angle at a March event co-hosted by Arlingtonians Chuck and Kristian Todd. The occasion was a reception…