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/
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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/
“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
This month, Playworks took the south side by storm, filling up every bounce house, laser tag vest, rock climbing harness and more at Bounce Milwaukee! All who attended received a…
https://www.playworks.org/wisconsin/2015/02/26/playworks-bounces-into-bounce/