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September 19, 2018
Five Important Life Lessons from the Playground ›
How can adults who supervise the playground—at school, in public parks, or in our back yards—best use that time to reinforce the skills kids need to thrive? In a recent…
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The News & Observer
November 22, 2017
Do kids really have to be taught how to play? ›
A Playworks coach might organize a kickball game, foursquare or other activities that students enjoy during recess – and then hang around and encourage everyone to participate. He or she…
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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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The Columbian
March 19, 2016
Playworks helps teach students how to play nice ›
Woodland, WA—Up until about a month ago, recess at Woodland Primary School had more kids bickering, running around and getting sent to the office, according to Nicole Metteer, recess supervisor…