Playworks Wisconsin
Playworks helps kids stay active and build valuable social and emotional skills through play.
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All kids deserve the social, emotional, and physical benefits of play. We help schools and youth programs create healthy play environments where every child can join in.
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August 12, 2019
Playworks Wisconsin 2019-20 Impact Report ›
For over 20 years, Playworks has given kids foundational skills for success on the playground, in the classroom, and in the community. We are the leading organization that leverages play to promote healthy behaviors and increase social and emotional learning, at recess and throughout the school day. Last school year alone, Playworks ensured more than…
BizTimes Milwaukee
August 8, 2019
Playworks Partners with the Zilber Family Foundation ›
Playworks Wisconsin is one of many local nonprofits receiving support from the Zilber Family Foundation this year. A grant of $75,000 will support Playworks efforts to ensure safe and healthy play in the Lindsay Heights, Clarke Square, and Layton Boulevard neighborhoods.
August 8, 2019
2019 Corporate Kickball Tournament ›
Thank you to all of our players and supporters who turned out on June 21st to kick the summer off right! Special shout out to our MVP Sponsor, WaterStone Bank, for supporting the comeback event. Save the Date! 2020 Corporate Kickball Tournament Friday, June 19
April 24, 2019
2019 Get in the Game Luncheon a Hit ›
THANK YOU! On April 11, 2019, Playworks Wisconsin hosted 100 guests and community leaders for our 3rd annual Get in the Game Luncheon. This year’s honorees included The Milwaukee Bucks and Johnson Controls in recognition for their investment in Browning Elementary School and the Silver Spring Neighborhood Center. They received the 2019 Game Changer Award.…
A Better Recess
Instead of going back to class energized and ready to learn after recess, kids often return upset and unable to focus. We can change this. At a great recess:
Kids are at their best
Kids bring out the best in themselves and each other. They learn the value of fair play, compassion, and respect. They practice key social and emotional skills.
Kids become leaders
They run their own games and settle their disputes quickly (we recommend rock, paper, scissors) because getting along is more fun than fighting.
Kids choose to be active
When all students are included and all students know how to play popular games, every child has the opportunity to discover the joy of active play.
