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SUMMARY:Playing Across Age Groups
DESCRIPTION:There are many ways to play! \nJoin us as for the second webinar in the return of The Game Plan\, a free\, four-part series designed to provide practical solutions for principals\, district administrators\, teachers\, and leaders of youth serving organizations.\nAs students grow and learn new skills\, their approach to play evolves too. Discover games and resources that engage students across different grade levels\, ages\, and abilities. \nThe webinar will be offered twice\, at 12:30 PST/3:30 EST and 3:30 PST/6:30 EST. \nRegister
URL:https://www.playworks.org/wisconsin/event/playing-across-age-groups/
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SUMMARY:Resolving Conflicts Through Play
DESCRIPTION:Learn fun\, easy conflict resolution techniques students can utilize!\nJoin us as for the third webinar in the return of The Game Plan\, a free\, four-part series designed to provide practical solutions for principals\, district administrators\, teachers\, and leaders of youth serving organizations.\nDisagreements on the playground can be an opportunity for children to develop healthy and productive conflict-resolution skills. Explore strategies you can use to encourage students to resolve disagreements independently and create a culture of cooperation.  \nThe webinar will be offered twice\, at 12:30 PST/3:30 EST and 3:30 PST/6:30 EST. \nAll webinars will last approximately one hour and will be recorded. \nRegister
URL:https://www.playworks.org/wisconsin/event/resolving-conflicts-through-play/
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SUMMARY:Supporting Student Mental Health Through Play Webinar
DESCRIPTION:Create a more playful environment that supports every child’s mental well-being!\nIn honor of Mental Health Awareness Month\, Playworks and the American Academy of Pediatrics are teaming up for a special webinar exploring the ecosystem of care for kids’ mental health and the transformative role of play.  \nThis virtual conversation will engage medical professionals\, educators\, and other community leaders to shine a spotlight on the various people who form the ecosystem of care for youth and how play based practices can make a difference across all of those relationships and settings.  \nAttendees will: \n\nIdentify the various roles within the ecosystem of care for kids’ mental health\nLearn about the benefits of universal supports and protective factors on youth mental health\nUnderstand how play positively supports youth mental health\nTake away practical tips for utilizing play in your roles\n\nThis webinar will begin at 12pm ET / 11am CT / 10am MT / 9am PT  and will last approximately one hour. It will be recorded and the recording will be available following the event.  \nRegister \nExperts\n \nGigi Chawla\, MD\, MHA\, pediatrician\, received her medical degree and business degree from the University of MN and is the Vice President and Chief of General Pediatrics at Children’s Minnesota. In her role\, she has oversight over primary care\, rehabilitation services\, and mental\, developmental\, and behavioral health\, including development of an inpatient mental health pediatric unit\, and partial hospitalization mental health programs. She is often called upon by the media for her pediatric expertise and is a regular contributor for the Minnesota Parent’s column and WCCO’s segment to “Ask the Pediatrician.” Her clinical areas of interest are the outpatient and inpatient care of complex special needs patients\, premature infants\, and ventilator dependent children. Dr. Chawla is also instrumental in advancing the organization’s forward-looking efforts around community engagement. Through internal efforts to better integrate school based care\, primary care with behavioral health\, social support services for families\, as well as\, external advocacy with government groups\, she works to create an environment for child health that extends beyond the clinic. She is a Board Member and the state’s Medical Director for Reach Out and Read Minnesota. She’s been consistently named to Minneapolis St. Paul Magazine’s and Minnesota Monthly magazine’s Top Doctors annual list. In 2020\, she received the Minneapolis/St. Paul Business Journal’s Women in Business Honoree award; and in 2023\, she received the Women’s Health Leadership TRUST Honoree award for Health and Well-Being. She is a Board Member and Vice President of the Minnesota Board of Medical Practice. She is a member of the National Quality Forum’s Prevention and Population Health Committee. She has two amazing daughters who are changing the world. \n  \n\nElizabeth Cushing is CEO of Playworks\, a national organization dedicated to ensuring access to safe and healthy play for all kids. During her tenure Elizabeth has led Playworks’ scaling strategy\, growing from a San Francisco Bay Area-focus to a national organization reaching more than 700\,000 children every year. She is an advocate for collaboration amongst youth development organizations and is committed to making sure every kid gets to play every day. \n  \n  \n  \n  \nJessica Driscoll is the Assistant Principal at Marcy School for the Arts in Minneapolis\, Minnesota. Prior to her role as an administrator\, Jess served as a teacher at the 1st and 2nd grade levels and worked in the capacity of both Instructional Specialist and Literacy Coach. Jess strives to create a school culture that nurtures the whole child while cultivating a strong community of students\, staff\, and families. \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \nDr. Arwa K. Nasir\, MBBS\, MSc\, MPH is Professor of Pediatrics at the University of Nebraska Medical Center in Omaha\, Nebraska. She is the chair of the AAP Committee on the Psychosocial Aspects of Child and Family Health. Her research focuses on the impact of family psychosocial wellbeing on child development and behavior\, and the incorporation of family science and behavioral health into primary care pediatric practice and residency training. She is also engaged in global health research with a focus on the cross-cultural aspects of behavioral conditions and autism. Dr. Nasir spent the 2019/2020 academic year as a Fulbright scholar in Jordan teaching and researching cross cultural aspects of pediatric behavioral health. \n  \n  \nDr. Michael D. Patrick\, Jr. is a board-certified pediatrician and Fellow of the American Academy of Pediatrics. He also serves as an Associate Professor of Clinical Pediatrics at The Ohio State University College of Medicine and an Attending Physician with the Section of Emergency Medicine at Nationwide Children’s Hospital. Additionally\, Dr. Patrick hosts the PediaCast and PediaCast CME Podcasts.
URL:https://www.playworks.org/wisconsin/event/supporting-student-mental-health-through-play-webinar/
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SUMMARY:2024 Playworks Wisconsin Kickball Tournament
DESCRIPTION:Lace up your sneakers and join us for some nostalgia over green grass and a big red bouncy ball for our annual kickball tournament. The Playworks Wisconsin Kickball Tournament offers local businesses and individuals the opportunity to give back to their community while enjoying a few hours of play. \nThe Kickball Tournament will be held on Friday\, September 13\, 2024 from 12:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m. The day will include complimentary shirts for all participants\, lunch\, kickball and opportunities for networking and friendly competition with other area businesses all while serving the kids of Wisconsin. The winning team will receive plenty of high fives and the coveted Golden Kickball trophy. \nOur hope is that each participant walks off the field feeling like a rock star\, having played a fun game of kickball while making a valuable contribution to an organization working to reducing bullying and improving the health and well-being of children in Wisconsin every day. All event proceeds support Playworks Wisconsin\, which provides increased opportunities for physical activity and safe\, meaningful play to more than 19\,000 students at over 48 elementary schools and youth organizations. \n \nRegister now!\nBecome a sponsor!
URL:https://www.playworks.org/wisconsin/event/2024-playworks-wisconsin-kickball-tournament/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20241023T143000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20241023T153000
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SUMMARY:Thriving Through Play
DESCRIPTION:Get ready for the return of The Game Plan webinar series—now featuring exciting new topics! Playworks invites educators and administrators to join our free\, four-part series designed to help bring the benefits of play to your school.\nPlay is an essential part of every child’s development\, fostering social skills\, creativity\, and overall well-being. Learn practical strategies and insights to increase playtime at your school or site and ensure every child has the opportunity to benefit from recess. \nWe’ll also explore how play can create positive outcomes for kids and contribute to a healthy\, engaged learning environment. \nEach webinar will begin at 12:30 PST/3:30 EST and last about an hour. The webinar will be recorded for future viewing. \nRegister
URL:https://www.playworks.org/wisconsin/event/thriving-through-play/
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DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20241203T153000
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SUMMARY:Building Positive Relationships with Play
DESCRIPTION:The Game Plan webinar series is back with exciting new topics! Playworks invites educators and administrators to join our free\, four-part series designed to help bring the benefits of play to your school.\nBuild stronger student-adult connections at recess with practical strategies for fostering positive relationships. We will explore the importance of adult buy-in and how involving adults in different roles can enhance the overall play experience. \nWith these strategies in place\, you will be able to create a play environment where students and staff thrive together. \nEach webinar will begin at 12:30 PST/3:30 EST and last about an hour. The webinar will be recorded for future viewing. \nRegister
URL:https://www.playworks.org/wisconsin/event/building-positive-relationships-with-play/
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SUMMARY:Adapting Play for Every Space
DESCRIPTION:The Game Plan webinar series is back with exciting new topics! Playworks invites educators and administrators to join our free\, four-part series designed to help bring the benefits of play to your school.\nLearn how to make play work in any space\, whether indoors\, on blacktops or small playgrounds\, or in unconventional areas. \nThis webinar will provide practical strategies to keep kids engaged\, safe\, and having fun to maximize your available space. \nEach webinar will begin at 12:30 PST/3:30 EST and last about an hour. The webinar will be recorded for future viewing. \nRegister
URL:https://www.playworks.org/wisconsin/event/adapting-play-for-every-space/
LOCATION:Virtual
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250416T143000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250416T153000
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SUMMARY:Youth-led Play Shapes Tomorrow’s Leaders
DESCRIPTION:The Game Plan webinar series is back with exciting new topics! Playworks invites educators and administrators to join our free\, four-part series designed to help bring the benefits of play to your school.\nUnlock the power of youth-led play and see how it can transform your playground! \nIn this webinar\, you’ll discover strategies to encourage children to be leaders during playtime\, fostering creativity\, confidence\, and teamwork. \nThe webinar will begin at 12:30 PST/3:30 EST and last about an hour. The webinar will also be recorded for future viewing. \nRegister
URL:https://www.playworks.org/wisconsin/event/youth-led-play-shapes-tomorrows-leaders/
LOCATION:Virtual
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250912T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250912T170000
DTSTAMP:20260403T152535
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SUMMARY:2025 Playworks Wisconsin Kickball Tournament
DESCRIPTION:Lace up your sneakers and join us for some nostalgia over green grass and a big blue bouncy ball for our annual kickball tournament. The Playworks Wisconsin Kickball Tournament offers local businesses and individuals the opportunity to give back to their community while enjoying a few hours of play. \nThe Kickball Tournament will be held on Friday\, September 12\, 2025 from 12:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m. The day will include complimentary shirts for all participants\, lunch\, kickball and opportunities for networking and friendly competition with other area businesses all while serving the kids of Wisconsin. The winning team will receive plenty of high fives and the coveted Golden Kickball trophy. \nOur hope is that each participant walks off the field feeling like a rock star\, having played a fun game of kickball while making a valuable contribution to an organization working to reducing bullying and improving the health and well-being of children in Wisconsin every day. All event proceeds support Playworks Wisconsin\, which provides increased opportunities for physical activity and safe\, meaningful play to more than 19\,000 students at over 48 elementary schools and youth organizations. \n  \nRegister now!\nBecome a sponsor!
URL:https://www.playworks.org/wisconsin/event/2025-playworks-wisconsin-kickball-tournament/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260423T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260423T200000
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SUMMARY:5th Annual Rock Paper Scissors Tournament
DESCRIPTION:Lakefront Brewery is partnering with Playworks Wisconsin to crown a Rock\, Paper\, Scissors champion on April 23\, 2026. Join us and see if you can take the belt! \nBring your friends and family members and compete in a bracket-style elimination game to find the Rock Paper Scissors champion. There will be prizes for the winner\, runner up\, and the most spirited player! \nThis is an adults only competition. We will be doing kid tournaments in our schools! \nLakefront brewery has a wide variety of beverages including many\, delicious non-alcoholic options. \nGet tickets now!
URL:https://www.playworks.org/wisconsin/event/5th-annual-rock-paper-scissors-tournament/
LOCATION:Lakefront Brewery\, 1872 N Commerce St\, Milwaukee\, WI\, 53212\, United States
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DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260514T130000
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SUMMARY:Playworks Youth Leadership Fest
DESCRIPTION:Each year\, Playworks trains over 1\,500 Wisconsin kids to be peer mentors\, role models\, and game leaders for younger peers on the playground. To celebrate the year of service to their school community\, Playworks invites Junior Coach youth leaders from across the state to Milwaukee for the Playworks Youth Leadership Fest where participants will meet young leaders from other communities and envision what leadership looks like for themselves in the future.  \nPlayworks expects over 800 youth leaders to attend. We are looking for volunteers to help make it a day our young leaders will never forget. \nVolunteer shifts run from 9:30AM-1:00PM on 5/14/2026. The event will take place at Henry Maier Festival Park in Milwaukee.  \nClick the button to learn more! Reach out to pj.dever@playworks.org with any questions or to get information on how to sponsor the event! \nVolunteer Sign Up
URL:https://www.playworks.org/wisconsin/event/playworks-youth-leadership-fest/
LOCATION:Henry Maier Festival Park\, 200 N Harbor Dr\, Milwaukee\, WI\, 53202\, United States
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