Updates
August 20, 2014
Back-to-School Signals Time to Think about Recess ›
National organization says safe and healthy recess critical to improving school climate; offers tips to help parents assess recess at their child’s school Oakland, CA, August 20, 2014 – With…
August 19, 2014
Back-to-School Signals Time to Think about Recess ›
National organization says safe and healthy recess critical to improving school climate; offers tips to help parents assess recess at their child’s school Oakland, CA, August 20, 2014 – With…
July 28, 2014
Playworks Comes to Georgia! ›
Playworks is extremely pleased to announce the opening of its newest region, Playworks Georgia. With senior staff hired and more folks on the way, the office has a home in Midtown…
July 24, 2014
To Get More Exercise, Let Children Play Outside ›
Study shows children who spend more time outdoors after school, get more moderate to vigorous physical activity
June 10, 2014
Olympic Gold-Medal Swimmer Missy Franklin Wows Playworks Kids at Bay Area School ›
More than 150 students at Bayview Elementary School in San Pablo had the time of their lives on Tuesday, June 4th, as four-time Olympic gold-medal swimmer Missy Franklin paid a…
May 6, 2014
Thank You, Teachers! ›
Teachers deserve unlimited high fives for bringing out the best in kids both in the classroom and on the playground.
April 22, 2014
Parents agree, “Our kids need more nature!” ›
A Nature Conservancy survey finds that parents think children need more time outside.
March 28, 2014
AmeriCorps Member and Students Build Confidence ›
Guest Blogger Jennifer Holmes-Ledet learned how to play and coach basketball along side her 4th and 5th grade girls basketball team.