Ralph C. Wilson, Jr. Foundation grants $1.14 million to Playworks. New funds will power Playworks programs in Michigan and New York. Detroit, MI and New York, NY—October 24, 2016—Playworks,…
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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…
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On a beautiful, sunny afternoon, representatives from local companies came together for a San Francisco kickball tournament with a cause. Playworks annual Corporate Kickball Tournament in the city took place…
https://www.playworks.org/northern-california/2019/07/01/corporate-kickball-in-san-francisco/>
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…
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…
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On September 29, 2021, Playworks Indiana hosted its annual Corporate Kickball Tournament and it was awesome! This was Indiana’s first in person event since the start of the COVID-19 pandemic…
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Is your school "recess ready"? Five tips to build a great recess.
Josie Scanlan is an Americorps Member/Playworks Coach! Coach Josie began mid-year at McDonogh 32 Literacy Academy in New Orleans. Josie jumped right in and worked her recess magic. She has…
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Students’ faces brighten when Shantrell Sneed — “Coach Trell” to the kids — walks into a classroom at San Pablo’s Riverside Elementary School. She organizes play during recess, promoting physical…
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