A tightly wound spring, a ball atop a hill, a newly planted seed, or a young child in a swing asking “Higher! Higher!”: our intentions to bring out the best…
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When I was a kid, recess was a time to talk with my friends about boys, run, scream, and let off some excess steam before returning to the humdrum of…
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Over the course of the year, Kayla has made a complete transformation. All she needed was a boost of confidence and the opportunity to shine. The first time meeting Kayla,…
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Of all the great things Playworks has implemented into a school filled with 1200 students; one story, in particular, personifies Playworks’ mission and the reason we are increasing in size…
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West Valley City, Utah—Recess has taken a beating in recent years. Mediating petty playground fights and bullying frustrates administrators and teachers. Now, Playworks Utah is putting “fun” and “fitness” back into recess…
Juntas, meaning together in Spanish, is just a piece of a cheer I taught my girls’ basketball team yesterday afternoon at lunch recess. With leagues coming up and hardly any…
How to play Gaga Ball.
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Volleyball season has begun in our 23 cities with direct service programs. This is a time of great learning. Many third and fourth grade join the team barely or never…
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How to play this rotational style soccer game, perfect for recess!
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