Whether it’s snow, rain, smog, or cold, bad weather can put a wrench in recess. Playworks is here to help. This toolkit draws on our 30+ years of experience on…
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As the 2018 “Run For Play!” LA Marathon rapidly approaches, we caught up with Playworks program manager and past marathon participant, Max Gallo. A member of the Playworks team since…
https://www.playworks.org/southern-california/2018/03/13/max-gallo-runs-play-los-angeles-marathon/
Fifteen ways to make Four Square more fun for players of varying skill levels.
https://www.playworks.org/resource/fun-four-square-variations-for-all-players/
Holiday day gifts ideas to encourage to get kids active!
https://www.playworks.org/resource/2011s-top-playful-holiday-gifts-for-kids/
Back to School Supplies for Active Kids
https://www.playworks.org/resource/back-to-school-supplies-for-active-kids/
Create a happy, successful group with these fun cooperative games
https://www.playworks.org/resource/team-building-games-to-play/
The 2015-16 school year marks the second year of a partnership between Playworks Massachusetts and the Massachusetts Service Alliance (MSA). Playworks Massachusetts will recruit 15 AmeriCorps members for the upcoming school…
Playworks makes recess more organized at low-income schools. Campuses using the program report less bullying and improved overall student behavior. Read the article on the Los Angeles Times. When the…
http://www.latimes.com/news/local/la-me-0417-recess-20120417,0,3305316.story
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/