It could be hopscotch or kickball or a rousing game of Ring-Around-The-Rosie, but whatever it is, the waistlines of Mississippi schoolchildren are slimming down. A new report released by the…
https://www.playworks.org/news/miss-kids-turning-tide-on-obesity-report-shows/>
"What I have learned from Morgan is that no one is perfect, but that by allowing ourselves to learn from sometimes ‘tricky’ situations we are growing into the best version…
https://www.playworks.org/texas/2015/06/04/a-junior-coachs-transformation/>
On June 16, 2023, twelve teams, representing a wide array of local organizations, came together at Boston College High School to support the work of Playworks New England. It…
https://www.playworks.org/new-england/2023/06/23/corporate-kickball-tournament-2023/>
Utah women’s basketball players partnered with the Playworks Utah Thursday for a play date at the Murray elementary school promoting kindness and inclusion. #realplayersdontbully
https://www.deseretnews.com/article/900036522/u-players-bring-game-and-anti-bullying-message-to-elementary-students.html?fbclid=IwAR3opJyaip5nAKnXWtzY3jzLCS4j1lY0rONNDfAT3I3DhZ7tcdvZUputidA>
Last year I had a student, Clinton, who was pretty challenging. He was constantly being put on the fence by his teachers because of something he did in class or…
https://www.playworks.org/story-of-play/brad-riley/>
As we begin for our fourth school year, we are excited to continue our strong partnership in Durham and Wake Counties, serving a combined total of 20 schools and approximately…
https://www.playworks.org/southeast/2014/09/11/playworks-north-carolina-grows-to-20-schools/>
Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts (BCBSMA) and Playworks are partnering to increase physical activity for more than 14,000 Boston Public Schools students in 31 schools throughout the city. Playworks,…
https://www.playworks.org/new-england/2013/03/26/blue-cross-blue-shield-and-playworks-partner-to-get-boston-public-school-students-moving/>
From December 1st until the 24th, Flutter will reveal a new Boston-based charity each day. Flutter is an online platform for local charities to create amazing local experiences. When you…
https://www.playworks.org/new-england/2015/12/03/24daysofcharity-to-feature-playworks-massachusetts/>
Today’s guest blogger Kathryn Malý is a K-8 educator who coaches teachers in Seattle. She is passionate about helping teachers find ways to keep kids academically engaged by inviting movement–like…
https://www.playworks.org/story-of-play/an-equal-opportunity-to-get-out-and-play/>