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April 15, 2014
The Power of Play from a Parent’s Perspective ›
Maribel Snobar can’t believe the drastic change she has seen in her daughter, Iman, since Playworks partnered with her school, Garland Elementary, this past fall. A year ago Iman was…
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April 15, 2014
4th and 5th Grade Girls Basketball League Schedule ›
The Playworks 4th and 5th grade girls basketball league is designed to build empathy and teamwork by teaching girls the skills of basketball so that they feel comfortable learning and…
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April 9, 2014
Playworks Night at the Bucks Game ›
Playworks Wisconsin kicked off our 4th and 5th grade girls basketball season with an evening of cheers, laughs, and team bonding at the Milwaukee Bucks game April 9. A huge…
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March 31, 2014
Mr. Knopp, Educator of the Month ›
Congratulations to Mr. Knopp, this month’s Playworks Educator of the Month. Mr. Knopp teaches third grade at Siefert Elementary School where he always participates in Playworks class game time and…
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March 24, 2014
Playworks Receives Gift from Elm Grove Junior Guild ›
Playworks Wisconsin received a $2,500 grant from the Elm Grove Junior Guild this week to improve the health and well-being of children by providing safe, and meaningful opportunities for physical…
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February 27, 2014
Playworks Wisconsin Receives Award from The Burke Foundation ›
More students in Milwaukee public schools will enjoy a safe and inclusive recess while learning valuable life skills, thanks to a gift of $100,000 from The Burke Foundation. The award to…
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December 18, 2013
Playworks Soccer ›
Thank you to everyone who participated in our Playworks Wisconsin soccer league! Soccer was a huge success, engaging more than 100 students and their families. Unlike other youth sports leagues, the…
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December 6, 2013
Corporate Play Day ›
A Playworks Corporate Play Day is a fun, active team-building, community engagement, and/or service experience that takes as many as 20 of your employees from the office to the playground.…
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December 1, 2013
Meet Coach Steph ›
Name: Steph La Haye (Coach Steph)School: Garland ElementaryFavorite Recess Game: Roshambo Rock Star Background: This is my first year as a Playworks coach. Throughout college, I was a subcontracted tutor…