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Play Supports Skill Development

Play Supports Skill Development How play and Playworks help kids develop skills to thrive Contents Introduction to the intersect of play and physical activity Physical and Motor Skills Skills used…

https://www.playworks.org/about/play-supports-skill-development/

The Simplest Things

Posted March 9, 2011.

Every so often, we get a story from the field that especially moves us because it so beautifully demonstrates how one individual can make such a genuine, meaningful difference in such…

https://www.playworks.org/story-of-play/the-simplest-things/

Playworks TagTeam

Certified Partners Community-based Organizations: Launch a recess service in your community!   Part of the Playworks Pro for OST suite of services, Playworks TagTeam is our certification program that builds…

https://www.playworks.org/services/tagteam/

Trust Falls

Posted October 4, 2013.

Don’t drop the ball on this one! Brace yourself as students put all their trust in you with Trust Falls. With no arms for bracing and eyes closed for intensity,…

https://www.playworks.org/game-library/trust-falls/

junior coach with hula hoops

Nile Mosby Taking Advantage of Programs at Kearny

Posted March 8, 2016.

Nile Mosby knows firsthand the importance of hard work and participating in numerous activities. A fifth-grader at the General Philip Kearny School, Mosby has already mastered success inside the classroom…

http://www.phillytrib.com/the_learning_key/nile-mosby-taking-advantage-of-programs-at-kearny/article_b1bb3bda-59a9-5204-ae4c-a2126033d32a.html

Lessons from the Playground

Posted February 8, 2012.

After 15 years on school playgrounds, we’ve learned a few things.

https://www.playworks.org/resource/lessons-from-the-playground/

AmeriCorps Coach of the Month Jennifer Holmes-Ledet

Posted February 7, 2014.

Playworks Northern California would like to honor Jennifer Holmes-Ledet of Fairmount Elementary for her outstanding service this month! She truly has embraced the AmeriCorps culture through her commitment to service in…

https://www.playworks.org/northern-california/2014/02/07/americorps-coach-of-the-month-jennifer-holmes-ledet/

East Bay Junior Coach Leadership Conference Brings Out the Best

Posted May 8, 2012.

Playworks East Bay celebrated and acknowledged our junior coaches at the 2nd Annual Junior Coach Leadership Conference (JCLC). Nearly 200 junior coaches and Playworks staff spent a fun filled and…

https://www.playworks.org/northern-california/2012/05/08/east-bay-junior-coach-leadership-conference-brings-out-the-best/

Playworks Massachusetts Teacher of the Month, Mr. Hughes

Posted April 29, 2016.

Mr. Hughes is an incredible third grade teacher at the West Somerville Neighborhood School in Somerville with Site Coordinator Caroline and Recess Coach Dick. He is a true believer in…

https://www.playworks.org/new-england/2016/04/29/playworks-massachusetts-teacher-of-the-month-mr-hughes/

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