Stories of Play
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September 2, 2014
What Mo’Ne Davis in the Little League World Series Says about Play ›
You've probably heard about Mo'ne Davis, the 12 year old pitching phenom. Beyond the more obvious importance of Mo’ne Davis’ journey to the Little League World Series for the advancement…
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April 28, 2014
Junior Coach Returns as Playworks Coach ›
At Playworks, we believe in the power of play to bring out the best in every kid. We are thrilled that one of our very first junior coaches is now…
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April 24, 2014
Play Helps Students with Autism Belong ›
Ask kids what their favorite part of the school day is, and most will enthusiastically say “recess!” But for many students with autism, this unstructured 20-minute break can seem like…
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April 10, 2014
Playworks AmeriCorps Members Are Happy to Serve ›
During the 2013-2014 school year, Playworks is partnering with five different state AmeriCorps commissions to bring powerful opportunities for play to schools and communities. We partner with Serve DC, PennSERVE, U…
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April 1, 2014
Playworks Coach Plans to Teach ›
A year and a half ago I happily joined Playworks as an AmeriCorps member, serving full time in a San Jose school. This is my dream job, I thought. I…
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March 27, 2014
AmeriCorps Member Sees Student Leaders’ Potential ›
I consider myself lucky because the work that I do as an AmeriCorps member provides ample opportunity for reflection and inspiration. It didn’t take me long in this position to…
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March 26, 2014
AmeriCorps Member Builds Community ›
Devin Young is a Playworks AmeriCorps member serving as a Playworks coach at Spring Valley Elementary School in Durham, North Carolina. Each week Devin stays at her school long after…
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March 25, 2014
Family Fitness Night Brings School Community Together ›
As an AmeriCorps Playworks coach I am lucky to serve our kids on a daily basis. I teach kids games, positive social skills and cooperation. I see them every day…
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March 11, 2014
Empowering Girls through Sports ›
As a young girl, I was painfully shy and did not consider myself athletic. That is, not until I was 10 years old when my dad put me on a…