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“Having Playworks ultimately ensures more instructional time”

Posted September 25, 2017.

The bottom line for me is that having Playworks ultimately ensures more instructional time. I have found that the kids who can least afford to spend time in my office are…

https://www.playworks.org/testimonial/playworks-ultimately-ensures-instructional-time/

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Playworks turns fun into lessons for life

Posted January 21, 2013.

NEW ORLEANS — For Jill Vialet, play is a very serious thing. Vialet is the founder and CEO of the Oakland-based nonprofit organization Playworks and is devoted to rebuilding a…

http://theadvocate.com/news/neworleans/4954244-148/playworks-turns-fun-into-lessons

Adults Love Kickball and Play to Benefit Kids

Posted May 31, 2012.

Corporate Kickball tournaments all across the country benefit students at Playworks schools.

https://www.playworks.org/news/adults-love-kickball-and-play-to-benefit-kids/

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Head, Shoulders, Knees, Cone

Posted January 17, 2024.

This is a great indoor recess game for a group of any size aged first grade and up. In this game, players test their reactions, listening abilities, and conflict resolution…

https://www.playworks.org/game-library/head-shoulders-knees-cone/

15 Puppies and Kittens That Will Inspire You to Play

Posted October 25, 2016.

Playworks knows how hard principals work every day. In honor of National Principals Month, we want to give you a much-deserved break with pictures of adorable, active pets! Relieve some stress…

https://www.playworks.org/resource/15-puppies-and-kittens-that-will-inspire-you-to-play/

Outsourcing Recess

Posted March 16, 2009.

Six public school principals in Seattle are thinking about "outsourcing" their recess programs. The ultimate goal is better behavior in the classroom.

https://www.kuow.org/program.php?id=17137

Indoor Recess Survival Kit

Posted February 19, 2014.

Twelve fun activities and games for yet another recess inside the classroom.

https://www.playworks.org/resource/indoor-recess-survival-kit/

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Teaching kindness and resolving conflict through recess

Posted February 21, 2014.

WASHINGTON – Sometimes we all need to burn off a little steam. For kids, that can mean running around at recess. But a national non-profit organization working in a number of…

https://www.playworks.org/news/teaching-kindness-and-resolving-conflict-through-recess/

The First Lady Got It Right

Posted January 6, 2012.

The First Lady's announced a focus on the power of play for promoting children's health and well-being.

https://www.playworks.org/news/the-first-lady-got-it-right/

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