Updates

kids jumping
kids jumping

January 17, 2017

New Strategies for Recess in Schools Released ›

SHAPE America and the CDC provide in-depth resource guide for schools

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…

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,…

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…

October 31, 2016

Playworks Honored with Top Nonprofit Award for Fifth Year ›

GreatNonprofits.org Award is Based on Positive Online Reviews

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…

October 10, 2016

Democracy Begins on the Playground ›

Twelve games to develop engaged citizens of the future.

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…

Rockstar recess
Rockstar recess

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…