Southern California Playworks engaged kids in a day filled with fun activities and games at the 2012 Play On Symposium in Santa Monica. AmeriCorps coaches ran multiple stations with specialized games of tag, circle games, and table activites as more than 125 conference participants whoosh clapped, booty-bumped and affirmed "I’m Awesome!" at the symposium.
March 24, 2025
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…
February 11, 2025
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,…
January 13, 2025
Play is essential to a child’s development, regardless of whether it happens on a bustling playground, in a quiet classroom, or even in a small hallway. While a traditional outdoor…