“Now students have clear expectations”

Sandy Mitchell-WoodsPrincipal, Nathan Hale Elementary SchoolRoxbury, Massachusetts

Before Playworks recess was chaotic. There was very little structure, children didn’t have caring attitudes towards each other, and they didn’t know expectations day to day.

Now students have clear expectations, they know the rules to games, and the older students feel responsible for teaching younger students new games and playing with them in safe, respectful ways.

After recess students quickly return to the classroom focused and ready to learn. With Playworks there are a fewer conflicts and discipline issues.