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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Playworks joined the General Mills senior leadership team and advisory board member Jamie Burrell for an energizing afternoon of play provided by the Playworks Corporate Recess Program. Burrell recognized the…
https://www.playworks.org/wisconsin/2013/04/30/general-mills-comes-to-play/
A Conversation with Principal Hernandez At Playworks Southern California, we know that play is more than just recess, it’s a catalyst for connection, joy, and community building. No one embodies…
We have lots to do to make it our perfect “work and play” space, but we are well on our way! We are located downtown (map), right in the Loop’s…
https://www.playworks.org/illinois/2011/08/29/playworks-chicago-office-up-and-running/
SALT LAKE CITY — The stars, bullies, sidekicks and loners joined other playground personalities in coming together during recess at Lincoln Elementary School.They played a new version of kickball —…
When Alicia, a Sports4Kids coach, came to Urban Promise Academy back in 2006, Jaziela was a quiet, reserved, and insecure sixth grader. She decided to become a junior coach because…
https://www.playworks.org/story-of-play/jazielas-story-of-transformation/
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…
Corporate Kickball tournaments all across the country benefit students at Playworks schools.
https://www.playworks.org/news/adults-love-kickball-and-play-to-benefit-kids/