The entire Todd Elementary community – teachers, lunch monitors and students – are working towards building a better recess…the school recently hired Playworks, an organization creates a better recess experience…
https://patch.com/new-york/pleasantville/todd-elementary-school-gets-recess-reboot
Martha is an energetic fifth grader with a contagious smile and a love for play. At most recesses you will find her dribbling a basketball and honing her defensive skills…
https://www.playworks.org/southern-california/2011/10/07/transformation-a-road-to-confidence/
As we reflect on the past year, there are so many moments that brought us joy. Here are ten moments that top the charts! 1. In March, one of…
https://www.playworks.org/new-england/2022/12/21/ten-joyful-moments-of-2022/
STORY 1 Antwon, a kindergartner, had been an active listener and participant in every class game time I had held up until about two weeks ago. His behavior changed dramatically…
https://www.playworks.org/wisconsin/2013/03/12/great-stories/
Play Strengthens Learning How play and Playworks help kids thrive in the classroom Contents Introduction to the intersect of play and learning Increased Time on Task Promotes Engaged Learners Builds…
A loud buzzer announces recess at Santa Ana’s James A. Garfield Elementary. Youngsters stream out of their classrooms and pause briefly in neat lines before scattering across the blacktop to…
http://www.ocregister.com/articles/playworks-707021-school-says.html
One of the most impactful ways to support student learning starts with play. At Playworks, we’ve seen firsthand how the benefits of play extend far beyond recess time. When kids…
https://www.playworks.org/southern-california/2025/03/24/how-play-fuels-academic-success/
One of the most impactful ways to support student learning starts with play. At Playworks, we’ve seen firsthand how the benefits of play extend far beyond recess time. When kids…
https://www.playworks.org/colorado/2025/03/24/how-play-fuels-academic-success/
One of the most impactful ways to support student learning starts with play. At Playworks, we’ve seen firsthand how the benefits of play extend far beyond recess time. When kids…
https://www.playworks.org/illinois/2025/03/24/how-play-fuels-academic-success/
