Updates
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January 17, 2017
New Strategies for Recess in Schools Released ›
SHAPE America and the CDC provide in-depth resource guide for schools
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January 12, 2017
An Open Letter to America’s Kids ›
Dear Kids of the United States, It’s been quite a year for us grown-ups in the United States, and it occurs to me that you may be wondering what’s going…
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December 15, 2016
Rock Star Recess Concert at Haley Pilot School ›
Haley Pilot School in Roslindale, MA, won a #Rock Star Recess at their school. The kids enjoyed a recess filled with new recess games, jugglers, magicians, and more! The competition,…
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November 16, 2016
November 16, 2016 is Gratitude Day ›
Every year on the third Wednesday of November, Playworks celebrates #GratitudeDay. This day is an opportunity for us to take a break to share our thanks with as many people as…
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October 31, 2016
Playworks Honored with Top Nonprofit Award for Fifth Year ›
GreatNonprofits.org Award is Based on Positive Online Reviews
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October 25, 2016
Unleashing Play in Ireland ›
A tightly wound spring, a ball atop a hill, a newly planted seed, or a young child in a swing asking “Higher! Higher!”: our intentions to bring out the best…
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October 10, 2016
Democracy Begins on the Playground ›
Twelve games to develop engaged citizens of the future.
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October 6, 2016
Applying for 100&Change ›
This past June, the MacArthur Foundation announced a new funding opportunity called 100&Change: a $100 million prize ‘in pursuit of one good idea.’ As it did for many, the prize…
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October 5, 2016
Rock Star Recess & Real Players Don’t Bully 2016 ›
It’s Bullying Prevention Awareness Month and at Playworks we know that real players don’t bully! Join the conversation online at #realplayersdontbully to help get safe and healthy play into more…