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Jill Vialet at reccess

Nonprofit Leadership Podcasts

August 5, 2019

How Important the Role of Play is in a Child’s Overall Development May Surprise You ›

Listen to our founder, Jill Vialet, in her recent interview with Rob Harter on the Nonprofit Leadership Podcast as she explains why play is vital to a child’s healthy development.

Jill Vialet
Jill Vialet

President's Council on Sports, Fitness & Nutrition

June 14, 2019

Jill Vialet Recognized with Lifetime Achievement Award by PCSFN ›

Playworks Founder Jill Vialet wins President’s Council on Sports, Fitness, and Nutrition’s 2019 Lifetime Achievement Award. The award honors individuals whose careers have greatly contributed to the advancement or promotion…

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screenshot of video

Good Morning America

June 3, 2019

Playworks Coaches Max Langaard and Matthew Bailey on GMA ›

Former Playworks Coach Max Langaard and Playworks Coach Matthew Bailey were featured on Good Morning America and were surprised with NBA finals tickets. They highlighted the lifetime bond they developed…

Jill smiling
Jill smiling

The 10 Minute Teacher Podcast

May 13, 2019

5 Ways to Leverage Play In Your Class Today ›

Play belongs in every classroom. Playworks CEO and Founder Jill Vialet joins the 10 Minute Teacher Podcast to discuss how teachers can leverage the power of play in their classrooms.

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kids running

Time for Kids

May 8, 2019

Recess Reform ›

Today, at least six states have laws that require elementary schools to provide daily recess. Other states are considering similar bills. Kids can help change recess laws too. According to the 2017 CDC…

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foursquare game

KARE 11

May 3, 2019

Expert: Kids need more recess ›

Schools that allow recess to take a backseat are missing out on how breaks can benefit students, according to an expert. In a recent interview with the American Journal of Play,…

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kids playing with hula hoop

The 74

April 2, 2019

More Than Just Play — How Recess Can Help Students Build Social-Emotional Skills ›

Playtime is more than just fun and games. Through play, children build confidence and develop critical social-emotional skills, become leaders and better understand how they fit into and interact with…

kids at recess
kids at recess

FOX31

February 22, 2019

After being bullied, 4th-grader works to make recess more inclusive ›

Teachers report spending about two hours a day resolving conflicts that start at recess. For some students, recess can be the worst part of their day. At Montview Elementary in…

Jill Vialet
Jill Vialet

LinkedIn Talent Blog

January 31, 2019

How to Create a Playful Company Culture ›

When Jill Vialet founded the nonprofit Playworks, her goal was to bring out the best in every child through the power of play, helping kids build important social and emotional skills. And, she…