Updates

May 14, 2014

Student Leader is Having the Time of His Life ›

This year, Coach Pat introduced Playworks to Pierce Elementary School for the first time. As a part of Playworks, Coach Pat put together a team of leaders who serve as…

May 6, 2014

Mrs. Munch, Educator of the Month ›

Congratulations to Mrs. Munch, this month’s Playworks Educator of the Month. Mrs. Munch teaches first grade at Hi-Mount Community School where she encourages kids to get in the game! Mrs. Munch…

April 18, 2014

Hartford Avenue University School Named Power Play Partner ›

Hartford Avenue University School has been selected as our Quarter Two Power Play Partner. The Hartford staff has shown excellence and enthusiasm in participating in games at recess, teaching children respect…

April 15, 2014

The Power of Play from a Parent’s Perspective ›

Maribel Snobar can’t believe the drastic change she has seen in her daughter, Iman, since Playworks partnered with her school, Garland Elementary, this past fall. A year ago Iman was…

April 15, 2014

4th and 5th Grade Girls Basketball League Schedule ›

The Playworks 4th and 5th grade girls basketball league is designed to build empathy and teamwork by teaching girls the skills of basketball so that they feel comfortable learning and…

April 9, 2014

Playworks Night at the Bucks Game ›

Playworks Wisconsin kicked off our 4th and 5th grade girls basketball season with an evening of cheers, laughs, and team bonding at the Milwaukee Bucks game April 9. A huge…

March 31, 2014

Mr. Knopp, Educator of the Month ›

Congratulations to Mr. Knopp, this month’s Playworks Educator of the Month. Mr. Knopp teaches third grade at Siefert Elementary School where he always participates in Playworks class game time and…

March 24, 2014

Playworks Receives Gift from Elm Grove Junior Guild ›

Playworks Wisconsin received a $2,500 grant from the Elm Grove Junior Guild this week to improve the health and well-being of children by providing safe, and meaningful opportunities for physical…

February 27, 2014

Playworks Wisconsin Receives Award from The Burke Foundation ›

 More students in Milwaukee public schools will enjoy a safe and inclusive recess while learning valuable life skills, thanks to a gift of $100,000 from The Burke Foundation. The award to…