Playworks approach diminishes bullying, adds learning time. While an overwhelming number of elementary school principals believe in the power of recess to improve academic achievement and make students more focused…
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National Volunteer Week is an opportunity to celebrate the impact of volunteer service and the power of volunteers to come together to build better communities. Playworks engages hundreds of volunteers…
https://www.playworks.org/new-england/2018/04/19/volunteer-week/>
The East Bay office staff want to show their love for the AmeriCorps members who show up every day to make play possible on East Bay playgrounds. Here in the…
https://www.playworks.org/northern-california/2017/03/01/americorps-appreciation-week-2017/>
Join us in achieving safe and healthy play for the kids at your school! Playworks has a free self-assessment for schools called the Recess Checkup—a three-minute quiz that will help…
Kickball
https://www.playworks.org/resource/game-of-the-week-kickball/>
How to play Ultimate Ball (i.e. Ultimate Frisbee with a ball!)
https://www.playworks.org/resource/game-of-the-week-ultimate-ball/>
How to play Pickle
https://www.playworks.org/resource/game-of-the-week-pickle/>
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Playworks successfully wrapped up a whirlwind of Recess Roll-Outs in Portland area schools this spring, giving principals a look at how positive the learning environment can be when recess and…