In honor of Mental Health Awareness Month, Playworks and the American Academy of Pediatrics teamed up for a special webinar exploring the ecosystem of care for kids’ mental health and…
https://www.playworks.org/news/supporting-student-mental-health-through-play/
Guest Blogger Jennifer Holmes-Ledet learned how to play and coach basketball along side her 4th and 5th grade girls basketball team.
https://www.playworks.org/news/americorps-member-and-students-build-confidence/
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/
“It was chaos. A lot of kids would get in trouble or get hurt,” said Assistant Principal Peter Wilson, remembering what recess used to be like at Burbank Elementary in…
https://www.playworks.org/story-of-play/play-works-training/
Jill Vialet, President and Founder, Playworks
https://www.playworks.org/news/play-deserts-what-would-you-measure/
Five ideas for active learners on rainy days.
https://www.playworks.org/resource/making-indoor-recess-work/
Play is essential to a child’s development, regardless of whether it happens on a bustling playground, in a quiet classroom, or even in a small hallway. While a traditional outdoor…
https://www.playworks.org/news/making-any-space-a-playspace/
Montview Elementary has the Playworks Coach program, that places a full-time coach in the school for a full school year, and trains junior coaches to assist. Principal Mia Robinson says…
https://denver.cbslocal.com/2019/02/15/playworks-colorado-montview-elementary/
One of the most difficult places at school can be the place that is supposed to be the most fun – the playground. Without supervision, the playground can become a…
http://www.oregonlive.com/gresham/index.ssf/2012/12/greshams_highland_elementary_p.html
