Updates
September 15, 2022
September Scope and Sequence: Roshambo and Let it go! ›
Ro Sham Bo and Let it go! Playworks’ 10th school year here in Indiana is officially underway! This school year, we will be celebrating this incredible milestone while continuing to…
August 24, 2022
Meet our 2022-2023 Coaches ›
Meet our 2022-2023 AmeriCorps Coaches Coach Meme (Kamella) School: Robert Frost 106 Favorite recess game: Bridge Ball Fun fact: Coach Meme has 45 pairs of colorful crocs! …
August 19, 2022
Playworks Indiana 2021-2022 Impact Report ›
For the last 10 years, Playworks Indiana has given kids foundational skills for success on the playground, in the classroom, and in the community. We are the leading organization that…
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…
June 30, 2022
End of Year Lookbook ›
As we close out the 2021-2022 school year, let’s take a look back at a great year of safe, healthy, and inclusive play for Hoosier kids across all of Playworks…
June 21, 2022
Program Spotlight: TagTeam ›
What is TagTeam? Playworks TagTeam is an evidence-informed service that was piloted as a national partnership between Playworks and the Boys and Girls Club of America in 2019 and launched…
May 11, 2022
Junior Coaches- Leaders On and Off the Playground ›
Spring time at Playworks Indiana is filled with joy and activity as the days get longer and the weather gets warmer! Students are able to enjoy more consistent outdoor play…
April 28, 2022
Building Skill Through Play: Cooperation between Adults and Students ›
Our Playworks staff are leading the change when it comes to creating a safe, healthy, and inclusive playground, and none of it could be done without the support of our…
March 30, 2022
Building Skill Through Play: Using Positive Communication ›
“Good job, nice try!” That’s one of our favorite encouragements at Playworks and you’ll hear it a lot out on a Playworks playground during recess. We utilize this phrase during…