STORY 1 Antwon, a kindergartner, had been an active listener and participant in every class game time I had held up until about two weeks ago. His behavior changed dramatically…
https://www.playworks.org/wisconsin/2013/03/12/great-stories/>
STORY 1 Antwon, a kindergartner, had been an active listener and participant in every class game time I had held up until about two weeks ago. His behavior changed dramatically…
https://www.playworks.org/wisconsin/2013/03/12/great-stories/>
5:45am, Coach A’s alarm goes off. She throws on her recognizable Playworks blue t-shirt, eats a sausage, egg, and cheese breakfast sandwich (on a biscuit, not a bagel – very…
https://www.playworks.org/new-england/2021/10/21/a-day-in-the-life-of-coach-a/>
I talk to a lot of parents. It is, I feel, a necessary aspect of my role as a Program Coordinator. Part of it has to do with the fact…
https://www.playworks.org/northern-california/2010/12/21/blogger-spotlight-alex-brasfield-on-play/>
At the end of the day, more kids get to play. That’s what it’s all about. Coach Fi looks on, as all the hard work he put into Boone…
https://www.playworks.org/illinois/2013/07/23/boone-elementary-playground-brought-to-life/>
There is a first grader named Nelson at my school who rarely participated in games during recess. Even during Class Game Time, he would always try to blend in with…
https://www.playworks.org/northern-california/2013/02/15/from-the-sidelines-to-the-playground/>
KASA – Nikki talks to Andrew Johnson, Member of the Active 20-30 Club of Albuquerque, about their "For the Kids Fund," and the upcoming kickball tournament which benefits Playworks, a…
http://www.kasa.com/dpp/nm_style/features/playworks-takes-a-recess>
In honor of AmeriCorps Week, I would like to share a few defining moments I had as an AmeriCorps member serving with Playworks. There are so many moments throughout…
https://www.playworks.org/wisconsin/2015/03/10/times-ive-seen-kids-smile/>
“In the first few months in my first year as coach, one of my goals has been to develop meaningful bonds with the children I come in contact with. The…
https://www.playworks.org/louisiana/2011/10/12/program-highlight-a-story-from-the-playground/>
For nine years, Social Boston Sports (SBS) has been working to encourage young professionals to stay physically active outside of work in the greater Boston area. Social Boston Sports, like Playworks, uses play…