One of the most impactful ways to support student learning starts with play. At Playworks, we’ve seen firsthand how the benefits of play extend far beyond recess time. When kids…
https://www.playworks.org/utah/2025/03/24/how-play-fuels-academic-success/
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Media Contact Audrey Hallmann Regional Director, Playworks Indiana E: audrey.hallmann@playworks.org T: 260-246-3661 Playworks Indiana and Everwise Foundation Announce Exciting Partnership to support youth leadership development. Indianapolis,…
https://www.playworks.org/indiana/2024/10/17/everwise-foundation-partners-with-playworks-indiana/
When I was a kid, recess was a time to talk with my friends about boys, run, scream, and let off some excess steam before returning to the humdrum of…
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Keep Playing Week 34 Game of the Week: Going on a Picnic This week Playworks is featuring a fun memorization game to help us think of ways we can help…
https://www.playworks.org/keep-playing-home/keep-playing-34/
The Massachusetts Service Alliance has announced $217,200 to support and place 20 Playworks AmeriCorps coaches to serve in schools across Boston and Lawrence. This year, over 1,500 AmeriCorps members will…
https://www.playworks.org/new-england/2018/10/02/meet-our-new-playworks-americorps-coaches/
Growing up, some of my favorite childhood and school memories are from sports – from playing peewee soccer all the way to Varsity teams in high school. As I’m sure…
https://www.playworks.org/illinois/story-of-play/whats-for-league-tonight-its-fun-vs-fun/
Recess and extended playtime offer often overlooked opportunities for learning.
PROVIDENCE, RI (January 26, 2017) – Blue Cross & Blue Shield of Rhode Island (BCBSRI), Playworks New England and the Rhode Island Healthy Schools Coalition (RIHSC) announced today an expanded…
During the COVID-19 pandemic, we’re all experiencing a new way of life. While there are shining examples of bravery and selflessness, the reality for many is that the last twenty-two…
https://www.playworks.org/new-england/2021/12/07/the-science-of-joy-and-play/
