Updates
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July 28, 2022
A year of social and emotional learning ›
“You can’t do SEL, trauma, or equity work without each other,” Jennette Claassen, Head of Evaluation, Playworks. As Playworks continued to progress on our equity journey, we explored a critical…
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February 2, 2022
Partner with Playworks – Teacher Appreciation Kits ›
Playworks strives to engage with corporate partners and their employees as they play with purpose and experience the importance of our mission – as safe, healthy play and connectivity to…
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Aurora Public Schools Teams up With Non-profit to Strengthen Kiddos Social & Emotional Skills
November 29, 2021
Partnership with Aurora Public Schools to Strengthen SEL Skills ›
The browser you are using does not have support for iframes. Please upgrade to the latest version to see this content. Aurora Public Schools is partnering with Playworks to increase…
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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,…
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August 23, 2021
Introducing Playworks Coffee by Cake Crumbs! ›
The Get Out and Play! Blend benefiting Playworks by Cake Crumbs Bakery & Cafe is now available. We are so excited to partner with Cake Crumbs to bring this playful…
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August 18, 2021
Playworks at Aurora Public Schools ›
Considering Playworks as an APS educator? Read more! Playworks Colorado is excited to have the opportunity to partner with Aurora Public Schools in the 2021-2021 school year. We will work…
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April 30, 2021
A Day in the Life of a Playworks Coach ›
Here at Playworks, our coaches work directly with our partner schools to ensure that every kid has access to safe and healthy play. Their busy days are filled with Class…
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April 30, 2021
Denver Broncos Bradley Chubb Visits 5th Grade Students ›
5th Grade classes at Village East Elementary School, a Playworks Colorado and Denver Broncos partner school, were joined by Denver Broncos Linebacker Bradley Chubb earlier this week. Students and teachers…
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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…