For ten years, OneAmerica has demonstrated the importance of investing in each of their communities through their annual Week of Caring. Playworks was (once again) thrilled to be a part…
https://www.playworks.org/indiana/2023/08/30/oneamerica-week-of-caring-2023/
For ten years, OneAmerica has demonstrated the importance of investing in each of their communities through their annual Week of Caring. Playworks was (once again) thrilled to be a part…
https://www.playworks.org/wisconsin/2023/08/30/oneamerica-week-of-caring-2023/
How to play this rotational style soccer game, perfect for recess!
https://www.playworks.org/resource/game-of-the-week-three-lines-soccer/
Play isn’t just fun and games – it’s a vital aspect of our health and well-being. When we play, we engage our bodies, minds, and senses, creating opportunities for increased…
https://www.playworks.org/news/using-play-to-foster-social-connections-and-physical-activity/
How might we help all kids play more at recess? Small changes have a big impact. At Playworks, we look at everything from the lines on the blacktop to how…
Playtime is many things. It’s fun for children. It’s an escape for busy parents. But it’s much more than that. According to Dr. Stephanie M. Carlson, distinguished McKnight University Professor at…
Playtime is many things. It’s fun for children. It’s an escape for busy parents. But it’s much more than that. According to Dr. Stephanie M. Carlson, distinguished McKnight University Professor at…
https://www.playworks.org/minnesota/2020/11/09/play-builds-serious-skills/
“Better recess creates better learning. Happier children learn better.” – Victoria Grau, Recess Supervisor, John Garvy Elementary School, Chicago, IL “Happy kids learn better” may seem like good common sense—but…
https://www.playworks.org/case-study/how-play-rewires-brains/
Imagine a rainy day when outdoor recess is canceled or a play area with no traditional play equipment in sight. Even in these moments, kids, with the help of adults,…
https://www.playworks.org/arizona/2025/02/11/resourceful-play-with-minimal-equipment/
