Support physical activity and healthy play in Philadelphia by joining the High 5 Club and help your school earn awesome new playground equipment as a reward! Sign up by choosing…
https://www.playworks.org/pennsylvania/2013/05/15/high-5-for-philly-schools-contest/>
Born and raised in Watertown, Massachusetts, Renee Gaudette has worked for youth development organizations in New England since graduating college and now joins us as New England’s new Executive Director.…
https://www.playworks.org/new-england/2022/11/16/meet-renee-our-new-executive-director/>
Playworks Illinois Regional Advisory Board The Playworks Illinois Regional Advisory Board is a group of change-makers who believe in the power of play and are active ambassadors for Playworks. These…
https://www.playworks.org/illinois/about/illinois-board-members/>
As we continue to navigate the challenges presented by COVID-19, Playworks has leaned into the healing power of play to strengthen and support our communities. Our partners have allowed us…
https://www.playworks.org/new-england/2022/01/14/2021-22-mid-year-report-adjusting-and-adapting/>
Can a kickball game help transform the climate of a school? That playground activity and other informal “classic games,” such as four-square and tag, can promote student health, as well…
http://blogs.edweek.org/edweek/curriculum/2009/01/recess_and_learning.html>
Coach Abby joins Playworks IN for the 2016-2017 school year! We are super excited to have her lead recess at Irvington Community Elementary. Abby has a wealth of knowledge when…
https://www.playworks.org/indiana/2016/10/11/lets-play-coach-abby-rocks-recess-at-irvington-community-elementary/>
Keep Playing: Core Recess Games Playworks wants to help your school build a culture of play! In addition to our Keep Playing Game of the Week, we’re sharing bi-weekly Core…
https://www.playworks.org/keep-playing-home/keep-playing-core-recess-games/>
Is your school "recess ready"? Five tips to build a great recess.
https://www.playworks.org/resource/recess-ready/>
How might we help all kids feel included at recess? Part of the answer will always be students who lead by example. But inclusion is also a recess design challenge.…
https://www.playworks.org/resource/designing-inclusive-recess/>