Recess is a pretty crazy time for the students of Woodward Academy. Everyday, the students run at top speed to home base and wait for me to give them further directions.…
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“Better recess creates better learning. Happier children learn better.” – Victoria Grau, Recess Supervisor, John Garvy Elementary School, Chicago, IL “Happy kids learn better” may seem like good common sense—but…
https://www.playworks.org/case-study/how-social-and-emotional-support-rewires-brains-and-schools/>
This month we honor Seth Fisher as our June Coach of the Month. Seth arrived as a mid-year hire in a school that has had some turnover. Right off the…
On Monday, January 17, members of the Playworks Minnesota team participated in a service day project in partnership with Fraser Group. Fraser Group is Minnesota’s largest provider of autism services.…
https://www.playworks.org/minnesota/2018/01/29/mlk-day-service-project/>
In-school coaches, training help reduce the discipline problems associated with recess – which pediatricians say is critical to healthy development, but can also be the crucible of conflicts between kids …
“In 2004, my oldest son, Peter, was diagnosed with autism. Over the years, seeing Peter grow and attend school, my wife and I realized that many of Peter’s biggest challenges…
Coach Christine is a first year Program Coordinator at the Sam Adams Elementary School in East Boston. She is passionate about making a difference in the community and is dedicated…
https://www.playworks.org/new-england/2016/05/09/coach-christine-makes-excellent-happen/>
Yuri Benjamin …