At Playworks we believe in the power of play to bring out the best in every kid. We create a place for every kid on the playground to get active, build valuable skills, connect, and have fun. We partner with schools, districts, and community-based organizations to provide a service or mix of services, including on-site coaches, professional training for school staff who support recess, and consultative partnerships.
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Mattel recently conducted a study of 33,000+ people (kids and adults!) across 7 countries to explore how play is shaping lives today, and how it could evolve for future generations. Check out some of the key takeaways, and find the full report at https://lnkd.in/gGw7zZaa
Our next AmeriCorps Member spotlight is on Coach Quadir who is serving with Playworks New York/New Jersey. Coach Quadir has had a transformative impact, supporting his peers and leaving a long lasting impression on everyone he works with. His manager shared, "When he arrived at his school, Quadir demonstrated a passionate and driven mindset to provide excellent programming for his students. Quadir has demonstrated the ability to pivot when needed, think outside of the box, not get stuck on setbacks, and collaborate with staff at the school to find ways to best support them and their students." When asked about his service year, Quadir said: "My favorite part of being a coach is seeing kids work together, build friendships, and develop leadership skills through play. It's incredibly rewarding to watch them grow in confidence while having fun and staying active." Keep up the great work, Coach Quadir!
When kids lead, the entire school benefits. Help us expand youth leadership programs to more schools and ensure every child gets the opportunity to play every day. Donate now: https://lnkd.in/g2SX4TS7
Meet Dylan, a 5th grader who went from feeling shy to becoming a role model on the playground. Through Playworks, kids like Dylan are gaining confidence, leadership skills, and the power to lift others up. Give today and help support young leaders like Dylan: https://lnkd.in/g2SX4TS7
Kids thrive when they’re given the chance to lead. In our free webinar on April 16, we’ll show you how youth leadership opportunities can improve recess and help kids build valuable skills. Register: https://lnkd.in/gPaa-mf2 #webinar #resource #education #recess #youthleadership
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Soccer is one of the most popular games at SOHE's 1st/2nd grade recess thanks to Junior Coach Mauricio! When asked what he was doing to lead the game, Mauricio said, "I pass the ball to as many players as I can so they can score a goal." Great job helping everyone get in the game, JC Mauricio!
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Meet our amazing Junior Coaches at Indian Hills Elementary, Cora & Holden! 👋 Through the Playworks Junior Coach Leadership Program, students build leadership skills by learning and teaching games, promoting fair play, and resolving conflicts in positive ways. With support from our on-site Playworks Coach, these young leaders help create safe, inclusive play for everyone during recess. 🗓️ April 5–11 is #WeekoftheYoungChild, and we’re proud to celebrate the Jr. Coaches who keep the games going strong at our partner schools! Stay tuned this week for more interviews with Jr. Coaches from across Metro Detroit. Want to bring the power of play to your school, community, or workplace? Contact Jamere Dixon at jamere.dixon@playworks.org to learn more. Romeo Community Schools Lisa Wujczyk Playworks
Play isn’t a break from learning—it’s an essential part of the process. Explore how play can support student success in the classroom. https://lnkd.in/gkpRgNcX #Playworks #Playworksforeverykid #playbasedlearning #playeveryday
This month, our AmeriCorps Member spotlight is on Coach Tom serving with Playworks Pennsylvania. Tom's manager said, "Tom embodies what a leader is. Tom has been able to handle unexpected situations with confidence and find creative solutions to the different challenges he faces at his school. He is able to do all of this with the upmost enthusiasm for service and relationship building." He also shared a fun story about Coach Tom: "One of our Playworks staff members shared a time when she went to the gas station and the gas station attendant noticed her blue Playworks shirt. She then went on to tell her about how her daughter goes to a school Playworks is partnered with and raved about the coach there - Tom. She mentioned that her daughter goes home and shows her the new games Coach Tom taught and they make it a thing to have family game nights now because of the fun, positive experience Tom created for that student!" When asked about his favorite part of his role, Tom shared, "I have the opportunity to make a difference every day by engaging with students through play-what more could I ask for?" #AmeriCorps #serviceyear #Playworks
As our AmeriCorps Week celebrations continue, we want to give a special shout-out to our Playworks National AmeriCorps Leadership Team. These AmeriCorps Members are serving as leaders bringing new initiatives, enthusiasm, and support both to their peers and to the Playworks staff. #AmeriCorpsWeek #AmeriCorpsWorks #gratitude #appreciation #serviceyear #AmeriCorps