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Recess on the Hill, as it’s known, is hosted by local nonprofit Playworks and was created to raise awareness of the power of play. U.S. Bank executive vice president of consumer lending…
In a study measuring the physical activity of 453 schoolchildren in Massachusetts, only 15 percent of students achieved the CDC-recommended 60 minutes of daily MVPA throughout the day, and only…
In partnership with the Rhode Island Healthy Schools Coalition and Blue Cross & Blue Shield of Rhode Island, Playworks New England is helping provide resources to teachers and students that…
The Playworks TeamUp program can help schools make recess more organized and safe, and ensure healthy play is taking place. Participating schools reported improvements in recess organization, students’ familiarity with…
This fun version of basketball keeps the game moving, promotes teamwork, and provides tons of opportunities for new students to step in and play.
https://www.playworks.org/game-library/three-lines-basketball/
Studio 11 LA Fox News showcased Playworks and its effectiveness in reducing bullying. Executive Director, Darlene Kiyan, discussed Playworks’ methods in modeling leadership, “Most anti-bullying programs teach kids what not…
https://www.playworks.org/southern-california/2012/05/02/reduce-bullying/
This is a great game for older students during indoor recess. In this game, players work together to throw a dodgeball at the chosen “celebrity”. This is a dodgeball variation!
Playworks provides teachers support that allow us to optimize what we’re doing in the classroom. Playworks programming teaches students self-control, team work, leadership, empathy, and dispute resolution. Skills they need today, tomorrow, and for…
https://www.playworks.org/minnesota/testimonial/skills-rest-lives/