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Playworks Chicago Office Up and Running!

Posted August 29, 2011.

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/

Recess revolution: Introducing structure and organization to play time

Posted April 17, 2011.

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 —…

http://www.deseretnews.com/article/700128078/Recess-revolution-Introducing-structure-and-organization-to-play-time.html

Jaziela’s Story of Transformation

Posted February 3, 2016.

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/

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/

Adults Love Kickball and Play to Benefit Kids

Posted May 31, 2012.

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/

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/

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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/

Four Tips to Teach Fun New Games at Recess

Posted April 24, 2013.

Guest blogger Myla Marks shares how adults on the playground can get beyond “They don’t want to play with me.”

https://www.playworks.org/resource/four-tips-to-teach-fun-new-games-at-recess/

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