Updates


November 28, 2022
Playworks Southern California Impact Report 2021-2022 ›
Playworks Southern California is pleased to present this impact report highlighting our programs and services during the 2021-22 school year! We are excited to share with you a look back…


November 4, 2022
Playworks Southern California Completes Park on the Move Program Partnership Year #1 ›
As our communities emerge from a year of isolation, Park on the Move supports kids re-engaging through sport and play. Playworks celebrates year one of three in partnering with Park…


October 7, 2022
Los Angeles Dodgers visit Playworks Southern California Partner School ›
It’s not every day a Playworks school receives a visit, let alone a play day with not only one, but three Major League Baseball players and National League West champions. …


January 18, 2022
Playworks Receives Los Angeles Dodgers Foundation Grant ›
DAVE ROBERTS CONGRATULATES PLAYWORKS AS A FOURTH QUARTER DODGERS FOUNDATION GRANTEES Playworks Southern California was among 11 Los Angeles nonprofit organizations that received a video message from Dave Roberts, Los…


November 19, 2021
AAA’s Creating Safe Spaces Guide and Lesson Plan ›
In partnership with AAA Northern California, Nevada & Utah School Safety Patrol program, we’re proud to share teacher-led and student self-guided digital educational resources for Creating Safe Spaces – an interactive guide…


August 24, 2021
Playworks Founder Jill Vialet Publishes ‘Why Play Works’ ›
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,…


March 25, 2021
Top 6 Games to Play Physically Distant with No Equipment ›
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…


December 15, 2020
Top 6 Games to Play Virtually ›
Many educators have risen to the challenge of transitioning their lessons to accommodate virtual education, and Playworks has been helping educators ensure play remains in every child’s day, even online.…


October 6, 2020
Using Play to Foster Social Connections and Physical Activity ›
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…