For many elementary school principals, recess is the toughest part of the day. That’s when all the trouble starts — the teasing, fighting, bullying, injuries, referrals, and suspensions. It doesn’t just…
https://www.playworks.org/video/an-in-depth-look-at-school-recess/>
Baltimore, MD—March 15, 2018 — Volunteers from M&T joined Playworks Maryland for a Play Day held at Patterson Park Public Charter School (PPPCS). Fifty volunteers traveled from all over the East…
https://www.playworks.org/maryland/2018/03/28/mt-play-day-patterson-park-public-charter-school/>
Guest blogger Deb Sugerman shares her experience leading Playworks workshops in Indonesia.
https://www.playworks.org/resource/rock-paper-elephant-ant/>
“In 2004, my oldest son, Peter, was diagnosed with autism. Over the years, seeing Peter grow and attend school, my wife and I realized that many of Peter’s biggest challenges…
https://www.playworks.org/northern-california/2011/02/01/meet-jerry-sherman-playworks-sfs-newest-board-member/>
Playworks New England is thrilled to continue creating opportunities for safe and healthy play for elementary students across New Bedford. Playworks launched programs in four New Bedford schools in 2016.…
https://www.playworks.org/new-england/2019/12/06/play-is-a-priority-for-new-bedford-school-district/>
Local college student athletes helped rock recess last week at the Segue Institute for Learning in Central Falls, RI, and the Ashton School in Cumberland, RI. Members of the Bryant…
https://www.playworks.org/new-england/2024/04/30/local-collegiate-athletes-help-rock-recess-in-rhode-island/>
Playworks Illinois Regional Advisory Board The Playworks Illinois Regional Advisory Board is a group of change-makers who believe in the power of play and are active ambassadors for Playworks. These…
https://www.playworks.org/illinois/about/illinois-board-members/>
AmeriCorps engages more than 75,000 Americans in intensive service each year at nonprofits, schools, public agencies, and community and faith-based groups across the country. Playworks started our partnership with AmeriCorps in…
https://www.playworks.org/pacific-northwest/2016/03/03/meet-coaches-aaron-maria-savery-2/>
Thank you to everyone who participated in the 2017 Race to Reduce Bullying. You helped Playworks provide over 33,000 children in 58 Utah elementary schools with opportunities to engage in safe, meaningful play…
https://www.playworks.org/utah/event/2017-race-results/>