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…
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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/>
On Playworks playgrounds, you won’t see kids sidelined. You’ll see high-fives, positive-reinforcement, and different students coming together to achieve a common goal. Use this checklist to make your playground safer…
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In-school coaches, training help reduce the discipline problems associated with recess – which pediatricians say is critical to healthy development, but can also be the crucible of conflicts between kids …
Austin is the smallest kid in his grade. He is sometimes teased by his peers, but he has a determined attitude and is confident he can do anything he if…
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Create a happy, successful group with these fun cooperative games
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Adapting Games for Students with ADHD (Attention Deficit HyperActivity Disorder) Here are five tips to help students with ADHD get engaged in playing games: If possible, do a pre-orientation to…
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Celebrate the end of the school year with these six fun ideas for a great field day.
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Ben Cromwell is the Program Manager for Playworks Salt Lake City and a champion for play. He is the author of Touch: Making Contact with Climate Change. “It’s the game.” That’s what one…
We had so many great stories and quotes from our week in Albuquerque, it was hard to choose what to share! Below are just some of what we heard while introducing Playworks…
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