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Summertime is here!  The first few weeks of summer bring fun and excitement and the return of free time and fun, seasonal activities. But as the summer stretches on, it…

From snow and cold to rain, smog, and everything in between, weather can throw a wrench in your outdoor recess plans. When inclement weather strikes, transitioning to indoor play can…

The importance of youth leadership programming in elementary schools Childhood is spent brimming with fascinations of the future – ideas of what infinite potential can amount to, ambitions of fulfilling…

With over 25 years of experience working with kids in schools, our staff and coaches have learned many things about how to set up the most positive, inviting, engaging play…

Play is a natural, safe way that kids can interact with other people and rejoice by achieving shared goals. To make sure that kids have the opportunity to play with…

By Playworks and UNICEF Kid Power® When kids’ minds and bodies get active, either while playing or participating in service learning, they experience physical and mental benefits (and support positive…

Kids notice when adults around them are feeling stress, pressure, anxiety, or concern.  Kids notice when adults around them may feel different emotions. They don’t always know what to do…

Just take a deep breath. You’ve probably heard it before, or even instructed your students to try it when things start to get out of control. Inhale, exhale, relax. Breathing…

Find your Work Play Balance. Work Play Balance is a free resource designed to leverage play to engage adults (with or without kids) working at home. Learn to play lively…