Playworks, a nonprofit in Oakland, Calif., thinks that Hula Hoops and relay races just might hold the key to better academic performance for elementary-school students. The organization seeks to provide…
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4-minute course Without a clear strategy for conflict resolution, small disagreements can become major conflicts. Equip students to solve their own conflicts quickly using Rock-Paper-Scissors.
https://www.playworks.org/course/solve-problems-quickly-using-rock-paper-scissors/>
Tes Siarnacki, a recess coordinator at a school in East Boston, regularly encourages older girls to referee boy-dominated soccer games, and assigns older boys to monitor double Dutch jump rope,…
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The MacArthur Foundation challenge drew over 1,904 applicants worldwide. See how play can change the world.
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Every day educators, parents and community members go above and beyond to support our children. It is with support from these wonderful people that our kids are able to shine.…
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PlayworksU has been named a finalist in the new product and service category of the 2019 EdTech Awards—the largest and most competitive recognition program in all of education technology! EdTech’s…
https://www.playworks.org/news/playworksu-named-2019-edtech-awards-cool-tool-finalist/>
Sixty-five Playworks students from Starr King Elementary and Edison Charter Academy received brand new bikes during yet another successful Bike Build Event. The build was part of a kick-off celebration…
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Traveling from all 22 Playworks cities across the country, executive directors and our national board of directors blew into the Windy City for their annual fall retreat. Chicago was excited…
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