Stories of Play

At Playworks, we believe in the power of play to bring out the best in every kid. We are thrilled that one of our very first junior coaches is now…

Ask kids what their favorite part of the school day is, and most will enthusiastically say “recess!”  But for many students with autism, this unstructured 20-minute break can seem like…

During the 2013-2014 school year, Playworks is partnering with five different state AmeriCorps commissions to bring powerful opportunities for play to schools and communities. We partner with Serve DC, PennSERVE, U…

A year and a half ago I happily joined Playworks as an AmeriCorps member, serving full time in a San Jose school. This is my dream job, I thought. I…

I consider myself lucky because the work that I do as an AmeriCorps member provides ample opportunity for reflection and inspiration. It didn’t take me long in this position to…

Devin Young is a Playworks AmeriCorps member serving as a Playworks coach at Spring Valley Elementary School in Durham, North Carolina. Each week Devin stays at her school long after…

As an AmeriCorps Playworks coach I am lucky to serve our kids on a daily basis. I teach kids games, positive social skills and cooperation. I see them every day…

As a young girl, I was painfully shy and did not consider myself athletic. That is, not until I was 10 years old when my dad put me on a…

This letter arrive at Playworks earlier this school year: When Playworks came to our school, it changed Gabriel's world. Gabriel is my son. He's 11 years old. Since he was…