Skip to content

  • About
    • Play & Playworks
      • Why Play
      • What We Do
      • News & Press
      • Financials & Reports
    • Our Community
      • Staff
      • National Board
      • Careers
      • Corporate Partners
      • Contact Us
    • Benefits for Kids
      • Play Strengthens Learning
      • Play Promotes Physical Activity
      • Play Supports Skill Development
      • Play Encourages Relationship Building
  • Services
    • Our Services
      • Onsite Coaches
      • Consultative Support
      • Staff Training
      • Online Learning
      • Playworks TagTeam
    • Questions?
      • FAQ
      • Get Playworks
  • Impact
    • Our Stories
      • Isaiah’s Expanding Impact
      • Testimonials
      • Stories of Play
      • Case Studies
    • Reports & Research
      • Playworks Annual Survey
      • Studies on Playworks
      • Studies on Play
  • Resources
    • Recess and Games
      • Game Library
      • Tools & Tips
      • The Game Plan Webinar Series
      • The Great Recess Framework
      • Recess Lab
    • Funding & Grants
      • Grant Resources
      • Grant Writing Assistance
  • Playworks Near You
    • Enter your zip code to learn about Playworks in your area

      Or, Search another zipcode

  • Get Involved
    • Give
      • Donate Now
      • Ways to Give
      • Giving Levels
      • Planned Giving
    • Join In
      • Connect About Services
      • Events
      • Partner
      • Volunteer
      • Play At Home
  • Donate Now
  • News
  • Careers
  • AmeriCorps
  • SparkPlay

Playworks Search Results

students in circle playing game with ball

Helping kids to connect

Posted August 17, 2022.

Play is a natural, safe way that kids can interact with other people and rejoice by achieving shared goals. To make sure that kids have the opportunity to play with…

https://www.playworks.org/resource/helping-kids-to-connect/

Playworks & John Hancock Sends Team of Six to 2018 Boston Marathon

Posted February 12, 2018.

For five years, Playworks New England has partnered with John Hancock to send a team of runners to the Boston Marathon. Playworks is honored to be among the charities supported…

https://www.playworks.org/new-england/2018/02/12/playworks-john-hancock-sends-team-six-2018-boston-marathon/

Eight Teams Kicked so 10,000 Kids could Play

Posted June 13, 2013.

Kickball … Remember the feeling at recess when the pitcher rolled that big, red, bouncy ball your way? … Everyone’s eyes on are you, the suspense rapidly mounting, and then…POW!…

https://www.playworks.org/new-york-new-jersey/2013/06/13/eight-teams-kicked-so-10000-kids-could-play/

Playworks at the Ultimate Block Party in Central Park

Posted September 21, 2010.

On October 3, 2010, the Bandshell area of New York’s Central Park (72nd St. & 5th Ave.)  became the main stage in an international event for families, educators and public…

https://www.playworks.org/new-york-new-jersey/2010/09/21/playworks-at-the-ultimate-block-party-in-central-park/

The Ultimate Playlist: 50 Reasons to Believe in the Power of Play

Posted August 8, 2016.

Do you believe in the power of play? When it comes to a child's physical, emotional, and cognitive growth, nothing is more enriching and empowering than playtime. The magic of…

https://www.playworks.org/southern-california/2016/08/08/the-ultimate-playlist-50-reasons-to-believe-in-the-power-of-play/

March Junior Coach of the Month

Posted May 6, 2016.

Roselyn is a Junior Coach at Maie Bartlett Heard School in Phoenix, AZ and has done so much to become the best coach she can be. Junior Coach Roselyn started…

https://www.playworks.org/arizona/2016/05/06/march-junior-coach-of-the-month/

Record Heat Greets LA Recess Roll-Out Team

Posted June 5, 2009.

Playworks successfully wrapped up a whirlwind of Recess Roll-Outs at 10 low-income Los Angeles area public and charter schools this spring, giving principals a look at how positive the learning environment can…

https://www.playworks.org/southern-california/2009/06/05/record-heat-greets-la-recess-roll-out-team/

Junior Coach Richerlin Sets a Positive Example at the Parthum

Posted December 20, 2018.

Junior Coach Richerlin is a 3rd grader at the Parthum Elementary School in Lawrence. Junior Coach Richerlin has made a big impression on Coach Rivera, the Playworks AmeriCorps Coach at…

https://www.playworks.org/new-england/2018/12/20/junior-coach-richerlin-sets-a-positive-example-at-the-parthum/

2011’s Top Playful Holiday Gifts for Kids

Posted December 18, 2011.

Holiday day gifts ideas to encourage to get kids active!

https://www.playworks.org/resource/2011s-top-playful-holiday-gifts-for-kids/

Previous 1 … 35 36 37 38 39 … 92 Next

Receive news and updates in your inbox

Subscribe
AmeriCorps
AmeriCorps Serving Here
  • About
  • Services
  • Impact
  • Playworks Near You
  • Get Involved
  • Contact Us
Follow Us:
  • Español
  • Privacy Policy
  • Terms of Use
  • Cookie Policy
  • RSS
  • FAQ

© 2025 Playworks.