I love the game of Ultimate. Ultimate’s foundational philosophy the Spirit of the Game is a code of conduct that encourages personal responsibility and honesty on the field. When I…
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The goal was a simple one on Thursday afternoon for Nat Borchers: Have fun. The Portland Timbers defender accomplished that during a visit to Burton Elementary School in Vancouver. “I…
http://www.columbian.com/news/2016/jun/09/timbers-borcher-has-fun-at-local-school-visit/
Each year, Playworks introduces its program to potential expansion cities through a weeklong “Recess Roll-Out.” Selected schools in the city each get a Playworks coach for the week to demonstrate…
https://www.playworks.org/story-of-play/inspiration-in-little-rock/
Playworks is working toward ensuring that every kid has access to safe and healthy play every day at school. CEO Elizabeth Cushing discusses the path to scale and how Playworks…
After 15 years on school playgrounds, we’ve learned a few things.
https://www.playworks.org/resource/lessons-from-the-playground/
On a sun-crisp Friday morning at Kearny Elementary School in Northern Liberties, a brisk game of four-square comes to a sudden halt. “You’re out!” declares fourth grader Jayah Grimes to…
http://articles.philly.com/2014-04-17/entertainment/49188441_1_playworks-jill-vialet-recess
It’s supposed to be the fun break in a child’s school day, but fights, bullying and feelings of being left out can make recess anything but enjoyable. That’s where Playworks comes in.…
http://www.clickondetroit.com/community/playworks-adds-fun-valuables-lessons-to-recess/24977652
More than 20 years ago, Jules Oosterwegel, a Netherlands filmmaker, was on a trip in West Timor. Standing and watching some children play a simple game in the capitol of…
https://www.playworks.org/story-of-play/world-lessons-from-childrens-street-play/
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…