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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/

Join the Playworks Movathon

Posted August 29, 2013.

15 schools and hundreds of youth around the state of Michigan will have an opportunity to join Playworks and the Detroit Lions in an effort to raise awareness about the…

https://www.playworks.org/michigan/2013/08/29/join-the-playworks-movathon/

Summertime Play

Posted August 6, 2015.

“Today is Wednesday. Are Coach L and Coach Kat from Playworks coming?” LaToya Paley, business manager at Precious Moments Learning Center, has been peppered with this question all summer. She…

https://www.playworks.org/texas/2015/08/06/summertime-play/

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