Stories of Play
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September 13, 2021
Developing leaders on and off the playground ›
Before Playworks came to Gustavo’s school, he says recess was bland with just three options for how to spend the time. After Playworks came, there were actual games, regulations for…
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January 25, 2021
The Difference a Caring Adult Makes in the City of Good Neighbors ›
“Schools are going weeks without hearing from kids. Calling it a tragedy doesn’t do it justice. Even if kids are safe, they’re still lost kids because they aren’t connected,” Tyler…
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May 15, 2020
Recess is Necessary ›
Researchers agree: it’s important to prioritize recess in how schools approach re-opening. The research community has come together to establish the Global Recess Alliance in an effort to bring attention…
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April 26, 2019
Stories from the Playground: Coach Hoops ›
It’s not every day that a Playworks #AmeriCorps Coach is honored by the Los Angeles Lakers, complete with a basketball clinic hosted by legendary forward A.C. Green. Then again, being…
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November 13, 2018
Less Time Arguing, More Time Playing ›
Junior Coach Nyyon is a ro-sham-bo rockstar! Anytime a conflict comes up, particularly during games like foursquare and switch, she is quick to step in and remind students to use…
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November 13, 2018
Learning About Kindness Through Safe and Healthy Play ›
At the school where I am a Playworks Coach, the students and I talked about how we can be respectful by being safe and kind while playing. We discussed the…
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November 13, 2018
The First Time Feeling Included Through Foursquare ›
The foursquare court is often the scene of heated recess debates, but it doesn’t have to be. As a Playworks Coach, I get to teach kids how to play together…
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November 12, 2018
Teaching Conflict Resolution Doesn’t Have to be Complicated ›
Kermit is a natural leader in his class, and all of the kids want to be his friend. During our weekly class game time, I taught Kermit’s class how to…
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November 12, 2018
Playworks’ Values Extend Beyond the Playground ›
My first experience with Playworks was on a recess site visit in my capacity as a public health professional. I witnessed how a structured school play environment can also be…