Knowing each other’s names builds community, and what better way to memorize names than through a tag game? In this fast-paced game, students form a circle with one student leader…
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I consider myself lucky because the work that I do as an AmeriCorps member provides ample opportunity for reflection and inspiration. It didn’t take me long in this position to…
https://www.playworks.org/story-of-play/americorps-member-sees-student-leaders-potential/
William T. Machan Elementary School – Coach Paul Xavier is a fun-loving six grader at Machan Elementary School. He has great hands on the4-square court and a killer shot in…
https://www.playworks.org/arizona/2012/02/22/coaches-blog-stories-from-the-schools/
At Playworks, we commit to providing safe and healthy play to every kid. This year has called on us to be especially dynamic as we and our partner schools navigate…
In partnership with Play Rugby USA, Playworks Northern California hosted a flurry of Rugby Jamborees throughout the Bay Area in the last month! For many kids, this was their first…
https://www.playworks.org/northern-california/2019/05/28/time-to-play-rugby/
While at Morton McMichael school myself and Coach Stephen conducted a Class Game Time with a 5th grade class, one of the games that we played was picket fence. The…
https://www.playworks.org/pennsylvania/2011/12/22/coach-stephen-junior-coach-story/
The Denver Broncos welcomed Playworks to Sports Authority Field at Mile High on October 23, 2012. Playworks staff led a Corporate Recess for Broncos executive staff, cheerleaders and players. The…
https://www.playworks.org/colorado/2012/11/04/denver-broncos-invite-playworks-to-hometown-huddle/
AmeriCorps engages more than 75,000 Americans in intensive service each year at nonprofits, schools, public agencies, and community and faith-based groups across the country. Playworks started our partnership with AmeriCorps in…
https://www.playworks.org/pacific-northwest/2016/03/03/meet-coaches-caitlin-jake-t-2/
The foursquare court is often the scene of heated recess debates, but it doesn’t have to be. As a Playworks Coach, I get to teach kids how to play together…
https://www.playworks.org/story-of-play/the-first-time-feeling-included-through-foursquare/