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The Power of Play

Posted August 1, 2013.

Why your kids need to run, jump, and yes, goof off. I’m standing on the sweltering blacktop at Wilson Elementary in Richmond. It’s recess, and with my guest badge in…

http://www.diablomag.com/Diablo-Magazine/August-2013/The-Power-of-Play/

Games to Stay Fit

Posted March 4, 2013.

Exercise and fitness can be fun. Bring play into your daily workout with these games.

https://www.playworks.org/resource/games-to-stay-fit/

Coach Fannin is Arizona’s Coach of the Month

Posted January 5, 2018.

We would like to congratulate Coach Fannin as Playworks Arizona’s Coach of the Month! Coach Fannin relocated to Arizona after serving as an AmeriCorps coach in Utah. He’s been a…

https://www.playworks.org/arizona/2018/01/05/coach-fannin-arizonas-coach-month/

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Teaching kindness and resolving conflict through recess

Posted February 21, 2014.

WASHINGTON – Sometimes we all need to burn off a little steam. For kids, that can mean running around at recess. But a national non-profit organization working in a number of…

https://www.playworks.org/news/teaching-kindness-and-resolving-conflict-through-recess/

September Superhero of the Month Coach Devon

Posted October 26, 2015.

Coach Devon is a second-year AmeriCorps Member at Sylvestre S. Herrera School in Phoenix, AZ.  A true superstar in the hallways, you can see each and every student’s joy when…

https://www.playworks.org/arizona/2015/10/26/september-superhero-of-the-month-coach-devon/

Playworks Indiana’s February Teacher of the Month

Posted March 12, 2018.

Playworks Indiana recognizes Sarah Zack, Assistant Principal and Recess Coach at Francis Parker School 56, as its February Teacher of the Month. Mrs. Zack has been the power behind Playworks…

https://www.playworks.org/indiana/2018/03/12/february-teacher-of-the-month/

December 2012 Coach of the Month

Posted December 7, 2012.

This month we're honoring Meredith Dolny as our Playworks SLC Coach of the Month!  Coach Mere is brand new to Playworks this year, but she’s jumped in with both feet… and the…

https://www.playworks.org/utah/2012/12/07/december-2012-coach-of-the-month/

Meet Coach Veronica

Posted March 2, 2017.

“I use my service as a way to connect with children and let them know I am on their side.” I chose to become a Playworks Coach and an AmeriCorps…

https://www.playworks.org/pennsylvania/2017/03/02/meet-coach-veronica/

Four Conflict Resolution Techniques for School Children

Posted August 24, 2016.

Teaching kids to resolving conflicts build confident, empowered youth.

https://www.playworks.org/resource/four-conflict-resolution-techniques-school-children/

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