Playworks AmeriCorps Coaches do their strong clap for service
Watch this video written, produced by, and starring our Playworks Southern California AmeriCorps Coaches to celebrate AmeriCorps Week. Coaches answer the call to serve those in need and help our community. Our AmeriCorps members commit to serving 1700 hours in one school year, and have fun on the playground every day because they believe in the power of play to bring out the best in every kid.
August 24, 2021
Play brings out the best in every kid. Over the course of 25 years since Jill Vialet founded Playworks, she and her colleagues, as well as researchers and play experts, have demonstrated precisely how and why play works to help kids learn and grow in the most positive and healthy ways. Jill gathered stories from people…
March 25, 2021
As more and more schools transition back to in-person learning, we know educators are looking for games that are physically-distant and don’t require equipment. The need for play is more important than ever due to the isolation that our kids have endured during COVID-19. Play encourages creativity, flexibility, teamwork, and other critical social skills. We’ve…
March 12, 2021
One year ago… All of our partner schools closed their buildings and our work serving kids in schools risked coming to a halt. We knew our mission had to continue. We remained committed to providing opportunities for joy and connection through play for kids in a COVID safe way, regardless if their school was virtual,…