“Three words I would use to describe Coach Shelby: hilarious, energetic, and committed.” First grade teacher Ms. Schooler was not the only person to comment on Coach Shelby’s humor –…
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How to play this fun game of tag in which everyone is it!
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You probably know the saying “you are what you eat.” But did you know that you are also “how you play”? When it comes to social and emotional learning (SEL),…
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Adapting Games for Students with ADHD (Attention Deficit HyperActivity Disorder) Here are five tips to make games more inclusive for students with ADHD: If possible, do a pre-orientation to a game…
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On Saturday, January 12, Playworks Illinois partnered with The JPMorgan Chase Fellowship Initiative for a day of intergenerational fun and learning as part of National Mentoring Month. The Fellowship Initiative (TFI) is…
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Guest blog post from Vanessa Van Petten of RadicalParenting.com
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Seven steps to prepare for recess this winter
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Keep Playing Week 24 Game of the Week: Concentration Ball This week Playworks is featuring a fun activity to test your memory on a variety of fun topics. Social-Emotional Focus: …
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Keep Playing Week 37 Game of the Week: Secret Agent This week Playworks is featuring a game where students will “sneak to success” while practicing Understanding Consequences. Social-Emotional Focus: Understanding…
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