“There’s a lot of things we can do to put [playing] back in—number one, making sure kids have recess at school. That’s where they’re spending most of their time. That…
https://www.playworks.org/story-of-play/bringing-out-the-best-project-play/>
“There’s a lot of things we can do to put [playing] back in—number one, making sure kids have recess at school. That’s where they’re spending most of their time. That…
https://www.playworks.org/story-of-play/bringing-out-the-best-project-play/>
Supporting playful teachers
Today’s guest post is by Evan Kennedy. Evan is a program manager for Playworks in the East Bay. He has worked for Playworks since 2006, when he was a program coordinator…
Written by Marisa Carrasquillo, member of the Playworks New England Leadership Council. Service has always been part of who I am. While I spend my days working at Blue Cross…
Maya Posey is one of the many AmeriCorps members in the New York/New Jersey area. Prior to joining the team, Maya graduated summa cum laude with a Bachelor's in criminal…
https://www.playworks.org/new-york-new-jersey/2015/03/10/americorps-in-the-spotlight-2/>
This study found that Playworks led to a fundamental positive shift in school climate in the short time frame of one school year. The study also noted that a positive school…
Looking for a game to engage kids in safe and healthy play? The Playworks staff has found, created and sorted hundreds of games that will get kids off the sidelines…
Please Join us on November 13th for our 7th Annual Rock, Paper, Scissors Tournament We're putting the FUN in FUNdraiser Thursday, November 13th, 6:30 – 8:30 pmat Dillon's Bar on Boylston Street near…
Playworks honored AmeriCorps at its Get in the Game benefit on May 12, 2017 in San Francisco. The event was hosted by Oakland Raiders Cornerback T.J. Carrie, who volunteers with Playworks…
https://www.playworks.org/northern-california/2017/05/16/get-in-the-game-gala-2017/>