Updates
![](https://www.playworks.org/wisconsin/wp-content/uploads/sites/23/2020/12/Night-at-the-Museum-web-graphic-402x240.jpg)
![](https://www.playworks.org/wisconsin/wp-content/uploads/sites/23/2020/12/Night-at-the-Museum-web-graphic-402x240.jpg)
December 15, 2020
Top 6 Games to Play Virtually ›
Many educators have risen to the challenge of transitioning their lessons to accommodate virtual education, and Playworks has been helping educators ensure play remains in every child’s day, even online.…
![](https://www.playworks.org/wisconsin/wp-content/uploads/sites/23/2020/12/Corporate-Recess-Pic-402x240.png)
![](https://www.playworks.org/wisconsin/wp-content/uploads/sites/23/2020/12/Corporate-Recess-Pic-402x240.png)
December 9, 2020
UnitedHealthcare Continues Playing by Teaming Up with Playworks ›
UnitedHealthcare employees transitioned to full time telecommuting as a precautionary measure in March of 2020 when Covid 19 began to take hold across the Country. Like our kids, many employees…
![](https://www.playworks.org/wisconsin/wp-content/uploads/sites/23/2020/12/Bucks-Court-e1607533426684-402x240.png)
![](https://www.playworks.org/wisconsin/wp-content/uploads/sites/23/2020/12/Bucks-Court-e1607533426684-402x240.png)
December 9, 2020
Milwaukee Bucks and Johnson Controls Extend Grants for 3 Additional Years ›
Earlier this year the Milwaukee Bucks and Johnson Controls furthered their commitment to Playworks by extending their annual grant for an additional three years. In 2017, the Bucks and Johnson…
![](https://www.playworks.org/wisconsin/wp-content/uploads/sites/23/2020/12/newsletter-banner-1-402x238.png)
![](https://www.playworks.org/wisconsin/wp-content/uploads/sites/23/2020/12/newsletter-banner-1-402x238.png)
December 9, 2020
Wisconsin Schools Prioritize Recess and Play During the Pandemic ›
Every week, our school communities face new and evolving challenges. For in-person schools, the need to socially distance, limit movement in the classroom, pivot to online learning when quarantining is…
![](https://www.playworks.org/wisconsin/wp-content/uploads/sites/23/2020/10/shutterstock_1788989267-scaled-402x240.jpg)
![](https://www.playworks.org/wisconsin/wp-content/uploads/sites/23/2020/10/shutterstock_1788989267-scaled-402x240.jpg)
October 6, 2020
Using Play to Foster Social Connections and Physical Activity ›
Play isn’t just fun and games – it’s a vital aspect of our health and well-being. When we play, we engage our bodies, minds, and senses, creating opportunities for increased…
![](https://www.playworks.org/wisconsin/wp-content/uploads/sites/23/2020/09/2009-14_Tully_Playworks-44-L-e1599154503624-402x240.jpg)
![](https://www.playworks.org/wisconsin/wp-content/uploads/sites/23/2020/09/2009-14_Tully_Playworks-44-L-e1599154503624-402x240.jpg)
September 3, 2020
How Equity, Trauma, and Play Intersect ›
The play opportunity gap Play is critical for healthy child development as it is a safe way for kids to experiment and practice building relationships and cooperating with others. And…
![](https://www.playworks.org/wisconsin/wp-content/uploads/sites/23/2020/08/Copy-of-Playworks-196-L-402x240.jpg)
![](https://www.playworks.org/wisconsin/wp-content/uploads/sites/23/2020/08/Copy-of-Playworks-196-L-402x240.jpg)
August 14, 2020
Playful Ways to Build Relationships in 2020 ›
Rapport building is always key to a successful, engaging school year. When kids feel safe, empowered, and cared for, they are more likely to attend school, lean into their education,…
![](https://www.playworks.org/wisconsin/wp-content/uploads/sites/23/2020/07/DSC_2274-L-402x240.jpg)
![](https://www.playworks.org/wisconsin/wp-content/uploads/sites/23/2020/07/DSC_2274-L-402x240.jpg)
July 17, 2020
Prioritize a trauma-sensitive approach for the 2020-21 school year ›
Playworks believes in a trauma-sensitive approach Educators should focus on providing a trauma-sensitive approach to the reopening of school. Students are all having different experiences right now. For some students,…
![](https://www.playworks.org/wisconsin/wp-content/uploads/sites/23/2020/07/RecessGuidelines_feature-402x240.jpg)
![](https://www.playworks.org/wisconsin/wp-content/uploads/sites/23/2020/07/RecessGuidelines_feature-402x240.jpg)
July 16, 2020
Safe Return to Play & Recess Guidelines ›
Playworks is helping schools continue to reimagine recess. For the past 24 years, Playworks has partnered with elementary schools to help kids stay active and build valuable social-emotional skills through…